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7-a-side variations of the rules apply |
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Teams consist of a 10 players per game (7 players & 3 reserves) |
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Teams must be on time and ensure they know when they are playing their next game |
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The toss takes place at half time of the preceding game at the referees tent |
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Rolling substitutions are permitted |
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Games are 7 minutes per side with a 2 minute half time break and then 4 minutes between games. In other words for each slot of 20 minutes it is made up of 7 min, 2 min, 7 min & then 4 minutes. |
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Any minor injuries must be dealt with quickly and players moved out of the way of the game so that it can continue. |
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Games start with the sound of the siren (whistle). On conclusion of each half the siren sounds but the game continues until the next stoppage in play (as per usual regulations) |
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Any player receiving a yellow card must leave the playing field for a period of two minutes. |
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Any player receiving a red card is suspended for the remainder of the tournament. |
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Points are allocated for a win and draw in pool games. On conclusion of the pool games teams are placed 1 – 4 according to points. If points are equal after pool games the following format is used to decide the placing |
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points difference, if still equal |
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the team scoring the most tries, if still equal |
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the team who scored the first try in the match between the teams on the same number of points, if still equal |
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In the quarter finals, semi finals and finals, if the score is level after normal time then 3 minutes extra time is played. The first team to score any points is then declared the winner (sudden death). If after extra time the teams are still level then the team that scored the first try in the final is declared the winner. If still level then the team that scored the most tries in the tournament is declared the winner. If still level then the trophy is shared. |
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Only the Cup Final is 10 minutes each way. All other finals are 7 minutes each way. |
