Kent Sport - Rugby Union

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 Programmes

This Girl Can

This Girl Can seeks to tell the real stories of women who get active or play sport in the way that’s right for them using images that show what activity really looks like in all its glory.

Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Football Club

Rugby for men women boys and girls of all ages. Excellent facilities in the heart of Tonbridge.

Rugby Union Women, Men, Minis, Youth (boys& girls teams) from age 5 through to Vets not only a great way to keep active but also a great place to socialise and make friends social Calender throughout the year alongside fixtures

Sevenoaks Rugby Football Club

Gravesend Dynamite Wheelchair Rugby League

We are an inclusive sports club for all: males, females, youths, children, adults, families, disabled and able bodied all participating together in sports chairs - all equipment is provided.
Hidden disabilities and physical disabilities or no disabilitie