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Age categories

Find your category

Four youth categories will take part in the 2027 edition, each with a confirmed playing format, game time and minimum number of matches.

U12 rugby at Rugby World Festival

U12

Young players discovering international rugby in a friendly, festival atmosphere.

Eligibility
Born on 01.01.2015 or after
Competition format
10 × 10
Game time
20 minutes
Minimum number of games
5 games

Registration: Registration open

U14 rugby at Rugby World Festival

U14

Competitive matches and a full team weekend on the Costa Brava.

Eligibility
Born on 01.01.2013 or after
Competition format
15 × 15
Game time
20 minutes
Minimum number of games
5 games

Registration: Registration open

U16 rugby at Rugby World Festival

U16

Intense rugby, international opponents and a shared festival experience.

Eligibility
Born on 01.01.2011 or after
Competition format
15 × 15
Game time
25 minutes
Minimum number of games
5 games

Registration: Registration open

U18 rugby at Rugby World Festival

U18

The oldest category: a demanding weekend of rugby and travel with your squad.

Eligibility
Born on 01.01.2009 or after
Competition format
15 × 15
Game time
25 minutes
Minimum number of games
5 games

Registration: Registration open

Age exceptions

Two exceptions per team are allowed in every category for players born in the previous year (for example, a U18 team may register 2 players born one year earlier, but none older).

Registration 2027

Join the next chapter

Five teams started the story. Now we're inviting the next generation of rugby clubs to become part of Rugby World Festival.