Rugby Union is a team game.  Being in a rugby team is lots of fun and helps make lifelong friendships.   The long history and tradition of rugby makes it unique.  Because rugby is played in over 120 countries throughout the world, you become part of the global rugby fraternity.

Rugby helps you keep fit.  There are many forms of rugby including Tag and Touch rugby which do not invove contact.  15-a-side, 10-a-side and seven-a-side are all popular forms of Rugby Union.  If you want to be like Jonny Wilkinson or just play for fun, you will find a club, team, and playing position to suit you.  Many clubs have first team's that play competitive league rugby but they often have 2nd, 3rd, 4th or other teams that play social rugby.  Many clubs go on tour to other countries - always an unforgettable experience.

Rugby can be played by people of all ages from mini, midi, junior and adult including veterans and golden oldies.  It is played in clubs, schools, colleges and universities.  Both men and women play rugby.   Many people often choose to experience the benefits offered in rugby by coaching, refereeing, or volunteering for their local schools or club side.

Object of the Game:
The object of the game is that two teams, should score as many points as possible, by carrying, passing, kicking and grounding the ball with the team scoring the greater number of points being the winner of the match. It is classified as an 'end zone invasion game'. The aim of each team is to gain possession of the ball, take it into opposition territory and to place it in the in-goal area (end zone).

Rugby is a game of continuous flow, there is constant competition for the ball at the breakdown. These are called Rucks and Mauls.