Youth Rugby encompasses the U12 and U14 age groups. At the U12 level, programs are split by gender identity and contact is introduced with laws modified from those used at the senior (adult) level to help athletes learn the game and develop their skills in contact. At U14, contact progresses to further build towards the adult version of the game. Youth Rugby programs in Ontario are participation based with a mix of festival and league formats depending on the age group and region.

In 2026, Rugby Ontario is launching the U14 Boys & Girls Provincial Championships to extend the player pathway established through the Junior Regional Championships, and Junior Provincial Cups.