Mod league is a form of rugby league

Rugby league

Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...

 developed by the Australian Rugby League

Australian Rugby League

The Australian Rugby League is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in Australia. It is made up of state bodies, including the New South Wales Rugby League and the Queensland Rugby League...

. It was developed to introduce children to rugby league.

Mod league follows on from mini footy

Mini footy

Mini footy is a form of rugby league developed by the Australian Rugby League. It was developed to introduce children to rugby league....

; it introduces laws more common to the full international laws of rugby league

Laws of rugby league

The laws of rugby league, officially the Laws of the Game, are the laws governing the game of rugby league football. The Laws apply to the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of the sport. The Laws are the responsibility of the Rugby League International Federation.Rugby league governing...

, whilst also keeping the theme of being an introductory level. It is a necessary bridge between mini footy and the full rigours of international rugby league laws.

Similarities with Mini footy

• Tackles below the armpits
• Code of Conduct and safe play code enforced
• Every player must play a minimum of one unbroken half of football in each match
• Nationally accredited coaches, referees and first aid officers

Changes to bridge the gap between mini footy to rugby league

• Kicking (without bombs)
• 40 minute halve ages 8,7,6
• Maximum number of players per team on the field at once is 11 at ages 9, 10, 11 and 13 at age 12
• 6 tackles