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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

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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.

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.

National Campaigns

This Girl Can

Tue, 01 Sep 2020

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.

Lakenham-Hewett RFC welcomes everyone who wants to try rugby, regardless of age or experience. Our aim is to develop our club by encouraging more new players to take up rugby and also tempt 'retired' players back into the game.