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Rugby Union

Rugby union is a contact sport where aim is to use the ball to score more points than the other team.

See Also:
Touch Rugby

An Overview of Rugby Union

You can run with the ball, kick it and pass it, but passing the ball forwards is not allowed.

There are several ways to score points.

  • A try - five points are awarded for touching the ball down in your opponent's goal area.
  • A conversion - two points are added for a successful kick through the goalposts after a try
  • A goal kick - three points are awarded for a penalty kick or drop goal through the posts

Benefits

From scrummaging to tackling, to sprinting with the ball, this can be a high intensity workout that will boost both your fitness and your strength.

Costs

Costs will vary across the country from club to club.

Adaptations and Equipment

  • Boots
  • Rugby Ball
  • Headguard
  • Mouthguard

Facts

  • England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, defeating Australia 20 points to 17.
  • Jonny Wilkinson kicked a dropped goal in the final minute to seal England's win.

Find Rugby Union Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

National Governing Bodies

Rugby Football Union

Contact Name
General Enquiries
Contact Email
enquiries@therfu.com
Contact Telephone
0871 222 2120
Rugby Union

Hemsworth RUFC

The Club meets on Monday - Wednesday 7.00pm - 8.30pm at Lowfield Road Hemsworth. The club also provides Fitness and Social Opportunities.

Pulse Health Fitness & Wellbeing Ltd.

Pulse Health Fitness & Wellbeing Ltd.

We offer several different age related activities such as chair based exercise in care homes and local communities, as well as school sports coaching session delivering breakfast, after school and PPA sessions, we also deliver personal training to office

Rugby Union

Sandal R.U.F.C.

The Club meets on Tuesday, Thursday 7pm-9pm and Sunday 9am-12pm.

Castleford RUFC

Castleford RUFC

We are an old established well-respected family-friendly, player-focused rugby club that wants to provide opportunities for adults and children of all abilities and, irrespective of ability or disability, to be active and to train and play rugby union.

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In Play Sports Ltd

In-Play Sports Ltd provides professional sports filming and performance analysis services to athletes, teams and sporting organisations throughout the UK. We work closely with both our grassroots and professional clients to help them consistently reach th

Greg Bayliss

Community Rugby Development Officer - Leeds & Wakefield

Hamish Pratt

Community Rugby Development Officer - Kirlees, Calderdale & Bradford

07764 336 702