How do you play backyard rugby?

Question

i know how to play rugby very well and everything but i was wondering how you people play backyard rugby with only about 4-5 people a side. i want to know like what kind things you modify to have good old game of rugby in the backyard.

Answer 1

you cnt score on kick off,so you have to keep passing the ball.Its best to have 4 plays like rugby league,you can kick on the fourth play if you want and last but not least you have to pass aleast 3 times before you score if not your try is disallowed.[no fending off the opposition either]

The game has to be played at half pace so there is alot of body contact and gives you a chance to perfect your tackling technique

Answer 2

I don't recommend trying to play union in the back yard, just because you need to have a ref for the rucks and mauls.  

League is a good option for playing without a ref, we used to play it every lunchtime at high school and whenever we went to the beach, as long as you have even numbers and a ball, you're set.

Answer 3

You need a couple of things to get started.

1. Rugby Ball

2. Big Backyard

3. 10 people

Have Fun!

Answer 4

my team plays speed ball with lower amounts of people you wrap up or use two hand touch instead of tackling and focus more on passing and speed

Answer 5

You can play with 4 or 5 [even number the best] and play the touch type game.   6 would be better though.