Community Rugby

Introduction

Community rugby is the grass-roots of rugby within the Army. It encompasses the following:

• The encouragement of ever wider participation (men and women) in the game.


• Organising and managing competitions.


• Developing players to enable them to play for the representative teams

The Unit Rugby Officer has an important role to play in Community rugby.

Community Rugby Mission Statement

• Continue to develop the structured season and encourage ever wider participation (men and women) in local and Army-wide competitions.



• Develop a clear development path to Representative Rugby for every capable individual.



• Maintain a duty of care for players.

Contacts

Resources

Download RFU's Introduction to Rugby (pdf 2.8MB) - It provides a basic guide to the game of Rugby Union and should be useful for coaches, players and spectators who are new to the game.