DIDSBURY TOC H 10s TOURNAMENT LAWS

1. Number of Players

• Each team consists of 10 players on the field at any time.
• Teams may nominate up to five substitutes.
• A team is made up of five forwards (two props, a hooker, and two locks) and five backs (scrum-half, fly-half, centre, winger, and fullback).
• Each half lasts 10 minutes, with a short break at halftime.

2. Scrums

• Scrums consist of five players per team, forming two rows instead of the traditional three-row setup in 15s.
• The team awarded the scrum puts the ball in.

3. Restarts & Kicking

• The team that scores a try restarts the game with a dropkick from the centre.
• Only drop kicks are allowed for penalties, conversions, and restart kicks.
• Conversions must be taken within 40 seconds of the try being awarded, or they will not count.

4. Substitutions

• Substitutions can be made at any time during a match.
• Players must enter the field at the halfway line after the substituted player has left.
• All substitutions must be made during a break in play.

5. Scoring

• Tries are worth five points.
• Conversions are drop kicks only and must be taken within 40 seconds.
• The kicker must take the conversion from within the field of play within 40 seconds of the try being awarded.

6. Suspensions & Sin Bins

• Yellow card suspensions last two minutes