Rugby Union
Rugby Football Union
- Contact Name
- General Enquiries
- Contact Email
- enquiries@therfu.com
- Contact Telephone
- 0871 222 2120
Funding opportunities
Jobs
What is Rugby Union?
Rugby union is a contact sport where aim is to use the ball to score more points than the other team.
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.
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.
Local Programmes
National Programmes
O2 Touch
O2 Touch offers players the lighter side of Rugby. Fast paced, skillful, non contact and for any ability O2 Touch gives you the chance to play hard, learn new skills and have fun
More Information: http://www.in2touch.com/england/
Return to Rugby
England Rugby and Lewis Moody want you to get back in the game and Return to Rugby.
More Information: http://returntorugby.com/