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10 Key Rule Differences between Rugby Union 15s and 7s?

1. Number of Players

  • 15s: 15 players per team.
  • 7s: 7 players per team.

2. Match Duration

  • 15s: Two 40 minute halves.
  • 7s: Two 7-minute halves (typically). With 10-minute halves in the final.

3. Half Time

  • 15s: 10 minute half time.
  • 7s: Two 7-minute halves (typically). With 10-minute halves in the final.

4. Scrums

  • 15s: 8 player scrums.
  • 7s: 3 player scrums.

5. Conversions

  • 15s: Place kicks or drop kicks.
  • 7s: Drop kicks only.

6. Conversion Time

  • 7s: Conversions must be taken within 30 seconds of scoring a try.

7. Kick Offs

  • 15s: The conceding team kicks off.
  • 7s: The scoring team kicks off.

8. Yellow Cards

  • 15s: 10 minute suspension.
  • 7s: 2 minute suspension.

9. Substitutions

  • 15s: Up to 8 and rules for front row replacements.
  • 7s: Restrictions on the number of substitutions to 5.

10. Referee Advantage Rulings

  • 7s: Referees tend to make advantage rulings much quicker than in the 15s.