March 15 2027 - March 17 2027
Rugby – 7’s
Details
Series
RugbyContact
Email rugby7s@wpfg.infocompetition
PRACTICE | Prior to Competition | Independent |
MANDATORY BRIEFING | Sunday, 14 March 2027 | Time TBC |
COMPETITION | Monday, 15 March – Wednesday, 17 March 2027 | AM – PM | Time TBC |
AWARDS CEREMONY | Wednesday, 17 March 2027 | PM Time TBC |
Sport information
12-person team plus one non-playing coach. A player may compete in only one division and on only one team.
A maximum of 7 players a side will be on the field. A scrimmage will consist of a minimum of 3 players.
Rugby 7’s will be played on a natural grass surface.
Uniforms must be worn and conform to World Rugby standards. No tear-away jerseys. No braces containing metal.
Boots may have studs (cleats) They must be circular and securely fastened to the boots and of the following dimensions: Length MAX 18mm (measured from the sole) Diameter at base 13 mm (min) Diameter at top 10 mm (min) No steel studs. The wearing of a single stud at the toe is prohibited.
Event Entry Deadline: Friday, 22 January 2027
Event Cost: USD $40 per team member
events & divisions
MENS DIVISION 1 | 18+ |
MENS DIVISION 2 | 18+, 35+ |
WOMENS | 18+ |
format
COMPETITION FORMAT
Round Robin (Group Play) followed by a Single Elimination tournament within each age class.
Bracketing may be modified, depending on the number of teams entered and venues available, to allow teams to play the maximum number of games possible.
Each game in group play will be 14 minutes in length. Two 7-minute halves. There will be a 1-minute half-time.
Semi-final and final matches will be 20 minutes in length (Two 10-minute halves).
There will be a 2-minute half-time in those matches.
Substituting players from other teams is not permitted.
Rolling substitutions will be allowed for all games.
Replacement of players: During a match each team may replace not more than three players. A player may be replaced only if he/she is injured. If he/she is replaced, he/she must not return and play in the match.
awards
Medals are awarded to athletes placing first through third.
Award ceremonies will take place after the finals on the last day of competition.
getting there
This venue is serviced by the Mount Claremont Precinct WPFG Shuttle.
Walk or use your free public transport to get to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.
From there multiple WPFG Shuttles will run throughout the day getting you to and from Perth High Performance Centre (PHPC).
rules
World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)
7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA
Phone: (858) 571-9919
Email: [email protected]
World Rugby
World Rugby House
8-10 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: 00 353 1 240 9200
Email: [email protected]