Schools Rugby is one of the fastest growing areas of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union.  The 2010/2011 Season saw Schools Rugby continue to move forward with an increase in the number of teams participating in the Schools League and an increase in the competitiveness of the League itself.

This is due in no small part to the experience and talent of our Schools Rugby coaches who continue to share their time and expertise with our young rugby players.  

Schools Rugby for Girls also continues to expand.  The HKRFU and Schools Rugby Committee are putting in place strategic developments to ensure the enthusiasm for Rugby at this level is consolidated and enhanced.

Youth Rugby Laws

Youth rugby XV and Sevens rugby in Hong Kong follow the iRB laws variations for youth rugby, which can be found at www.irb.com in both English and Chinese.

Local HK variations include:

Squeeze Ball - Law 14 and 15

No player involved in a match at any age level from under 19 downwards shall use in training or in a match the technique known or referred to as Squeeze ball.

Note: ''Squeeze ball'' is a technique where the ball carrier goes to ground, head forward (touching or close to the ground), irrespective of immediate contact with opponents) usually keeping parallel to the touchline, holding and protecting the ball close to the chest and, when on the ground, pushes the ball back between the legs.

Sanction: Penalty Kick

Match length

Match length in Youth XV rugby shall be

U14 – 25 minutes per half,

U16 – 30 minutes per half,

U19 – 35 minutes per half.

Substitutions

 Rolling substitutions are allowed

 Substitutions can only be made when the ball is dead

 Substituted players should only run on to the playing field from the half way line

 Referee's attention should be drawn to any substitution

Tournaments

Each year the Schools Rugby League hosts the Bill Williams Sevens tournament.  In 2011, KGV School turned in an excellent performance to take the Cup, while Shatin College won the Plate and French International School the Bowl.

Schools League 

HKSSF Division I Results (2010/2011)

A Grade:

Winners:  South Island School

B Grade (2010/2011):

Winners:  South Island School

C Grade (2010/2011):

Winners:  Australian International School

HKSSF Division II Results (2010/2011)

A Grade:

Winners:  NT Heung Yee Kuk Tai Po District Secondary School

B Grade (2010/2011): 

Winners:  Canadian International School

C Grade (2010/2011):

Winners:  CCC Kei Chi Secondary School

Girls Leagues Results (2010/2011):

A Grade:

Winners:  Chinese International School

B Grade (2010/2011):  

Winners:  KGV

C Grade (2010/2011):

Winners: Discovery College