WAYS TO PLAY
Rugby is a game for everyone. It's a social, family sport that is open to all, with a range of formats to suit all abilites and ages.
You may have played before and are looking for a new club to play full-contact 15-a-side Rugby, you may fancy some summer Touch or Social Sevens, or you may be new to to the game and interested in non-contact T1 Rugby or Walking Rugby.
Explore the different options available under the 'PLAY' tab.
WHERE TO PLAY
Clubs
Whether you are looking to play competitively or socially with friends, clubs offer a wide range of rugby activities to get involved with. Many will offer both contact and non-contact versions of the game for men and women, as well as age grade rugby for boys and girls. With over 80 clubs across the county of Lancashire, there will be one local to you.
More information can be found here Community Club Rugby.
Schools
Playing rugby helps children learn meaningful life skills like resilience, commitment, respect, and teamwork. There are various formats of the game, including contact and non-contact, which allows for a huge variety of physical, psychological, and social skills. Rugby is not just for the fastest or fittest child: whatever size or shape, there’s a place for everyone in a rugby team and there are age grade regulations, playing formats and competitions to ensure play stays safe.
In primary school, from year 2, boys and girls play together in tag and non-contact rugby and can start to be introduced to contact rugby in school year 4.
In secondary school, from school year 7, there is a transition to girls only and boys only contact rugby. T1 Rugby is an alternative non-contact way to play. Both variants offer the opportunity to develop skills in effective communication, strategic leadership, and fast, tactical decision-making.
More information can be found here Schools Rugby.
Universities
Many people start playing rugby at university. With various formats of the game, including contact and non-contact, competitions, festivals and leagues for all levels. British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) provide regular competitive rugby opportunities for students with leagues, knockout cup competitions and rugby sevens events. There are also National Leagues for both male and female players which allow players to play and develop at a high level.
More information can be found here
