10s RUGBY FORMAT
12 AUGUST 2025 | SPORT & MUSIC FESTIVAL | RUGBY |
12 AUGUST 2025 | SPORT & MUSIC FESTIVAL | RUGBY |
THE BASICS
TEAM SIZE
20 to 23 players per team
10 on the field, the rest on the bench (5 forwards, 5 backs)
Rolling substitutions allowed
GAME FORMAT
2 halves of 9 minutes
2-minute halftime
Scoring team restarts the game
All kicks at goal must be drop kicks
SCRUM FORMAT
6 players:
2 props
1 hooker
2 locks
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Full rugby rules apply
Squad of up to 23 players
Clear separation between forwards and backs
Set pieces and breakdowns still matter
15S
Drop kicks for conversions
Scoring team restarts
Shorter match times
Open, high-tempo gameplay
7S
10s sits between the pace of 7s and the structure of 15s.
Forwards get to do what they do best — dominate scrums, own lineouts, clean rucks, and carry hard.
Backs thrive in space — showcasing creativity, speed, and flair across a full-size field with fewer defenders.
5-man scrums & lineouts. Drop kicks. Structured chaos.