Competitions
This is an important area of focus for the RFU in what it offers to schools. It is also the central element of the coalition government’s programme for school sport. Competition is one of the key tools for engaging young people with sport and rugby union, both for schools with established rugby fixture lists and those wanting to give rugby union a try.
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A full review of competitive rugby for young people is underway. Due to report back in spring 2012 and to be implemented from September 2012, the review aims to ensure that there are appropriate and accessible opportunities at all levels.
Competition in state schools is mapped out by the competition pathway. The RFU has also produced a School Games Organisers Guide to help us to create a competitive environment for young players together.
If your school is new to the game there are local and regional festivals and mini leagues, or if your rugby union programme is more developed there is the Daily Mail RBS Competition, which could see your school’s team play on the famous Twickenham pitch. A refined Vase competition was introduced in 2010/11 as part of the competition to help newer rugby playing schools to enter this flagship tournament.
In addition a new competition for Girls in Year 7 and 8 has been introduced which successfully builds on the primary school competitions and helps more teenage girls engage with physical activity and rugby clubs.
