WHAT IS RUGBY?

Rugby 15s, or XV's as it is also known, is the traditional full-contact and most common form of Rugby and relies on tactics as well as athelticism and evasion. Each team has 15 players in dedicated positions with specific roles. Eight positions are known as ' Forwards' and corresponds with jersey numbers 1-8. The remaining seven positions are 'Backs' and wear shirt numbers 9-15.

Rugby 7s is a faster pace form of the sport, which is recognized by the IOC as an Olympic Sport, in which Team USA has competed in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games. Each team only has 7 players on the pitch at any time. It can be played on a full or half-size Rugby field. With fewer players on each team, the focus is on speed, skill, passing and fitness. It brings together the basic skills of Rugby: running, passing, tackling and good decision making. Rugby 7s is incredibly exciting and entertaining to watch.

Touch Rugby is an ideal format for younger players with no contact. It introduces them to the basics of the game and allows for a lot of fun in a safe, welcoming environment.