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
National Governing Bodies
Rugby Football Union
- Contact Name
- General Enquiries
- Contact Email
- enquiries@therfu.com
- Contact Telephone
- 0871 222 2120
Lakenham Hewett RFC
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.
Crusaders RUFC
Family friendly club with 2 senior men’s teams, women’s team, youth teams & mini’s. Always welcoming new players, supporters & friends!
Rugbyfit Norfolk
RugbyFit classes aim to help 16-24 year olds achieve fitness goals via rugby-related circuit training.
4ward sports
4ward Sports provide nurseries, schools and communities with qualified coaches to implement sporting opportunities.
Our objectives are simple; we want as many children involved in sport as possible.
4ward sports provide bubble football and archery t
Lakenham-Hewett Ladies (17+) Rugby Training
Ladies (17+) rugby training - suitable for all experience levels including those who have never played before.
WE ARE RECRUITING - new players always welcome!!!
Inner Warrior Rugby Event
Ever wanted to try rugby? This is your chance!
Lakenham Hewett RFC is hosting an Inner Warrior camp as part of the RFU initiative to get more women into the sport. Suitable for complete beginners, we'll introduce you to the basics of rugby.
EVERY TUESDAY IN JANUARY, 7:00-8:30pm. Completely FREE, loads of fun guaranteed! Bring clothes to work out in and a water bottle.
For more info about Inner Warrior: https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/playing/ways-to-play/inner-warrior
Rugby Football Foundation - Helping Hand Grants
Provides a mechanism for rugby clubs to apply for a small grant
Rugby Football Foundation - Groundmatch Grants
Provides easy-to-access grant funding for capital projects which contribute to the recruitment and retention of community rugby players.
Rugby Football Foundation: Groundmatch Grants
The Groundmatch Scheme provides easy-to-access grant funding for capital projects which contribute to the recruitment and retention of community rugby players.
Wooden Spoon: The Children’s Charity for Rugby
Their main beneficiaries are under 25 years of age and disadvantaged by way of physical or mental disability or social deprivation – or any combination of the three. Please ensure you read the Wooden Spoon project criteria before applying.
Interest Free Loans
Rugby Football Foundation’s Interest Free Loan scheme provides up to £100,000 in an interest free loan to capital works to clubs at level 4 and below.
http://www.englandrugby.com/
http://gbwr.org.uk/