Rugby Union

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

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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

Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team

Across Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland the Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Teams are providing opportunities to support you to become more active.

Daily Boost

The Daily Boost aims to encourage children and young people to do 15 minutes of organised activity at school every day, benefiting their long-term physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Holidays Together

Leicestershire Holidays Together is a free and exciting Department for Education-funded holiday programme for school-aged children and young people

School Games (Leicester-Shire & Rutland)

A unique opportunity to motivate and inspire young people to take part in more competitive school sport.

This Girl Can

No one gets to choose how you exercise other than you. Your body, your call. And whatever that looks like, we think it’s worth celebrating. This Girl Can, funded by The National Lottery, believes th

De Montfort University

DMU offers the perfect combination of award-winning teaching, world-class facilities and a fantastic student experience.

Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers is an English rugby union club based in Leicester, England that plays in the English Premiership.

Leicester Tigers Foundation is the charitable arm of the Premiership Rugby Club. It works in the heart of the community educating, motivating and inspiring a positive future for all. We focus on the core vales of rugby delivering activities across Educati

Abbey Park, Leicester

Abbey Park is Leicester’s premier park and lies approximately one mile north of the city centre. Perfect for walks and picnics.

Aylestone Athletic RFC

The Ath are a social rugby club based at Victoria Park & The Old Horse in Leicester.

University Of Leicester

Our university was founded almost a hundred years ago in the aftermath of the Great War. The men and women who built this new institution hoped that it would be not only a living memorial to the darkness of their recent past, but a beacon of hope for the

Beaumont Leys School

Beaumont Leys is a vibrant school with a real heart and soul.'Things to be Proud of' sits at the heart of our values and ethos. We want to encourage a sense of increasing pride and aspiration in our students, as we continuously reflect our succe

Active Leicester

Active Leicester encompasses all sports in the city.

Clubszone

Holiday Activity Club for Children Aged 5-12 Years Old.

Belgrave RFU

Sir Jonathan North Community College

Sir Jonathan North College is an Outstanding all girls College based in Leicester.

Aylestonians RFC

Si Sports Ltd

A leading sports provider of quality P.E. and alternative education in Leicestershire.

Dallaglio RugbyWorks

We delver sport sessions and mentoring to young people during the school day, holidays and evening. This includes delivering workshops to provide young people with important life skills.

Discovery Schools Academy Trust

Super Star Sport Midlands

Founded in 2011, Super Star Sport is a coaching organisation that prides itself in delivering fun, high quality sports sessions in both nursery and primary school settings.

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy

Tudor Grange Samworth Academy is an all through school. We have a wide range of sporting opportunities for all students in the Primary and Secondary phases. The school also welcomes the community as we take bookings in the evenings and weekends.

Belgrave RFC

Highcliffe Primary School

Primary school based in Birstall, Leicestershire

Stoughton Road Sport Pitches

The site has pitches which can be used by groups and organisations for a variety of sports.

The Richard Moore Sports CIC

CEL SPORTS

professional yet affordable for all offering our multi sports coaching working in the city & county, based Leicestershire and across the Midlands. We aim to offer a variety of sports coaching sessions for schools, clubs, holiday camps, birthday party’s,

Birstall RFC

Oval Park

A rugby pitch used by local clubs and organisations.

Oadby Wyggestonian Rugby Football Club

Anstey Rugby Football Club

Leicester Forest RFC

A Community based Rugby Football Club.
Offering Senior Rugby / Veterans / Colts
Youth Section From Under 6's to Under 16's
Girls rugby Under 13's / 15's / 18's

Old Newtonians RFC

Old Newtonians Rugby Club

Good Mood Group - In Touch

Join our non-contact walking rugby sessions for men aged 18+ where fun meets fitness, and the focus is on positive vibes. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to try something new, In Touch is all about good vibes, great company, and even greater moments on the field. No stress, just sweat, laughs, and good times. Ready to tackle life with a smile