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Welcome to Rugby Union

 
  pic2Rugby Union is a game that is now played at amateur, semi-professional or professional level throughout the world. Although many players are introduced to the game through school, local clubs are also developing the sport and encouraging young people through their youth teams.

If you are interested in playing rugby union, this site gives you some suggestions about where to learn the game, what you need to play and who to contact for advice. Add to your knowledge of the game by reading about the game's history or take a snapshot view of the game today. Check out the basic techniques used on the field of play and test your knowledge of rugby terminology.

With links to other rugby sites on the web, this site has something for all rugby fans!

 
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The Game of Rugby

pic3 The Game of Rugby looks briefly at the origins of rugby union and describes today's game.
 
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Getting Started

pic1What do you need and where do you learn? Boots, kit, balls and youth rugby are all reviewed in Getting Started.
 
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On the Field

pic4What happens on the field? The basic moves are described in this On the Field section, plus there's glossary of commonly used rugby terms.
 
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Information

pic5Hot links to other rugby sites on the web plus contact addresses and extra info can be found on the Information page.
 
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FAQs

pic6A selection of Frequently Asked Questions about rugby.


 

 
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