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data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p070ttqq.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Why you need to start playing rugby" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p070tt8x"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Why you need to start playing rugby</figcaption> </figure> <div class="sp-story-body__table-container"><table class="sp-story-body__table"><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Fast Answers</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><b>Why get into rugby union?</b></td><td>If you enjoy being active and want to build your fitness and strength then this is the game for you.</td></tr><tr><td><b>Who is it for?</b></td><td>It's one of the most inclusive sports around and there are various versions of the game that you can test out.</td></tr><tr><td><b>Is there a cheap option?</b></td><td>You can just play touch rugby in the park with a bunch of friends or family, but joining a club can be inexpensive.</td></tr><tr><td><b>What if I want a proper workout?</b></td><td>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. </td></tr><tr><td><b>Can I take it to another level?</b></td><td>Work your way up. Start with a club then look to your county and from there people will start noticing you.</td></tr><tr><td><b>Is there a disability option?</b></td><td>Wheelchair rugby was a big hit at the 2012 Paralympics. There are now chances to have a go all over the UK.</td></tr><tr><td><b>Is there a family option?</b></td><td>Most clubs will cater for all the family with kids' teams, and men's and women's teams for mum and dad.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>Camaraderie and teamwork are vital skills in most team sports, but none to the same extent as in rugby union. </p><p>From boisterous Saturday-league club houses, to schoolyard games of touch, to lining up for your country in the 6 Nations, union is a sport of skill, bravery and strength.</p><p>And if you're more interested in throwing a ball around there are plenty of options for you, from the aforementioned touch, where tackling is banned, to light-hearted options like beach rugby.</p><div id="bbccom_mpu_1_2_3" class="bbccom_slot" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="bbccom_advert"> <script type="text/javascript"> (function() { if (window.bbcdotcom && bbcdotcom.adverts && bbcdotcom.adverts.slotAsync) { bbcdotcom.adverts.slotAsync("mpu", [1,2,3]); } })(); </script> </div> </div><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Aspire to be like: Sarah Hunter</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div class="sp-media-asset__image gel-responsive-image" style="padding-bottom:56%"> <img class="sp-lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/{width}{hidpi}/cpsprodpb/30D6/production/_93920521_aspiretobelike-sarahhunterrugby.jpg" data-sizes="auto" alt="England Women's rugby union captain Sarah Hunter"></div> </div> </figure><p>England captain and number eight Sarah Hunter was voted <a href="/web/20191014013947/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38145168">women's world player of the year</a> at the 2016 World Rugby awards. </p><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">15-a-side</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p03t8b69.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Day in the life of a diabetic rugby pro" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p03t82sb"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Day in the life of a diabetic rugby pro</figcaption> </figure> <aside class="sp-pullout sp-factbox"><p><b>Useful links</b></p><ul><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/players/">England Rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.scottishrugby.org/get-involved/play">Scotland Rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/development/leisure/index.php">Wales Rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby-in-ulster/club/club-finder.php">Northern Ireland Rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.irishrugby.ie/">Ireland Rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li></ul></aside><p>The most recognisable and celebrated format of rugby union, the 15-a-side game is the one that we most regularly see competed on TV by enormous men.</p><p>Although a certain level of physical stature is required in the professional ranks, rugby union really is an accessible sport, with the wide range of functions between different positions making it a sport for everybody,</p><p>Forwards are typically stronger, heavier and entrusted with the more physical aspects of the game, whereas backs utilise pace and agility. </p><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Sevens</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="http://playlists.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/get-inspired/26578599A/playlist.sxml" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/mcs/media/images/73579000/png/_73579480_robshaw.png" data-media-type="vod" data-title="England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell and former England captain Chris Robshaw explain rugby sevens" data-content-type="video" data-media-duration="118" data-media-vpid="p01v1l2y"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell and former England captain Chris Robshaw explain rugby sevens</figcaption></figure><p>This used to be viewed as a fun, smaller version of the 15-a-side game, but in recent years it has grown massively and now has its own dedicated following across the world. </p><p>Sevens is a much faster and more open version of rugby as it's played on the same size pitch as 15-a-side but with less than half the number of players! </p><p>It is in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for the first time, with both men's and women's competitions. For more information in your region visit <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.englandrugby.com/england/england-sevens/news/">England Rugby <i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.irishrugby.ie/ireland/teams/7s_portal.php">Irish Rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.scottishrugby.org/scotland-squads/scotland-sevens">Scottish Rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, or <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/matchcentre/squads_wales_sevens.php">Welsh Rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>.</p><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Women's rugby</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p04r0w81.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="England's Danielle Waterman says rugby is 'an amazing sport for women'" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p04r0tgj"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">England's Danielle Waterman says rugby is 'an amazing sport for women'</figcaption> </figure> <aside class="sp-pullout sp-factbox"><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div class="sp-media-asset__image gel-responsive-image" style="padding-bottom:56%"> <img class="sp-lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/{width}{hidpi}/cpsprodpb/159EF/production/_89895588_rugby_iwonder_getty.jpg" data-sizes="auto" alt="New Zealand's Sam Whitelock tries to tackle Billy Vunipola."></div> </div> </figure><p>Find out how rugby players survive the massive hits they take with <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z9bnsbk">this iWonder guide.</a></p></aside><p>The growing popularity of women's rugby in the UK can be seen through the success of the England team at the 2014 World Cup. </p><p>It is incredibly popular at universities, and women's rugby clubs around the country are always looking for enthusiastic players and the next new pool of talent. </p><p>Find your local club in <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/players/rugby-women/">England,<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.scottishrugby.org/get-involved/play">Scotland,<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/development/leisure/index.php">Wales<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> and <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.irishrugby.ie/club/women/find-a-club.php">Northern Ireland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> to give it a go.</p><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p0605141.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="How rugby helped Alex overcome her anxiety" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p060512p"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">How rugby helped Alex overcome her anxiety</figcaption> </figure> <h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Rugby for the masses</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p0536ty1.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Jonathan Sutherland takes on Tartan Touch, a new Scottish Rugby initiative" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p0536r8g"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Jonathan Sutherland takes on Tartan Touch, a new Scottish Rugby initiative</figcaption> </figure> <ul><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.trytagrugby.com/">Tag rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> is a great introduction to the sport for youngsters, with tackling replaced by a cloth attached players' waists, which opposition players have to remove and shout 'tag!', leaving the ball carrier with three seconds to pass.</li><li><a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.englandrugbyfiles.com/o2touch/">Touch rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> is similar to tag, except all a defender needs to do is touch the opposition to tackle.</li><li>Fancy taking your game to the seaside? Beach rugby is growing increasingly popular too! </li></ul><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Youth and junior rugby union</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/0619/production/_92216510_jennyrugby.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Girl rugby players tell Jenny why the sport is becoming more popular" data-content-type="video" data-media-duration="125" data-media-vpid="p04dxjx3"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Girl rugby players tell Jenny why the sport is becoming more popular</figcaption></figure><p>From a young age, rugby can be a great way for children to develop skills, stay active and have fun! </p><aside class="sp-pullout sp-factbox"><p><b>Did you know?</b></p><p>Rugby union only became a professional sport in 1995.</p></aside><p>From teaching them discipline and teamwork to helping them build a great network of friends, the sport can be played by children from as young as <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/education/schools/primary/">primary school<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> age. </p><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="http://playlists.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/get-inspired/34226450A/playlist.sxml" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/1586/production/_85501550_harry1.png" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Prince Harry backs rugby grassroots" data-content-type="video" data-media-duration="52" data-media-vpid="p032h4bv"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Prince Harry backs rugby grassroots</figcaption></figure><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Wheelchair rugby</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="http://playlists.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/get-inspired/34518206A/playlist.sxml" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/B959/production/_86094474_wrgustill2.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Wheelchair Rugby GB Team members, Chris Ryan and Jim Roberts, on how they got involved in the game" data-content-type="video" data-media-duration="121" data-media-vpid="p0353t2r"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Wheelchair Rugby GB Team members, Chris Ryan and Jim Roberts, on how they got involved in the game</figcaption></figure><p>Originally called 'murderball', the game was hugely popular at both the 2014 Invictus Games and the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. </p><p>Teams can be made up of both men and women, where the ball is carried over a line to score, and it's incredibly competitive. The <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://gbwr.org.uk/">Great British Wheelchair Rugby<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> site has a club finder, and even gives you the contacts to start your own.</p><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Veterans and walking rugby </h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p04v13l8.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="The 76-year-old rugby player" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p04tlq83"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">The 76-year-old rugby player</figcaption> </figure> <p>If you still have passion for the game but find your joints are just a little bit creakier than they used to be, the good news is that you can still play. </p><p>Veteran leagues are played throughout the UK and are always looking for new players. Contact your local club (<a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/players/club-finder/">England<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.scottishrugby.org/get-involved/play">Scotland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.wru.co.uk/jointhebeat/rugby_clubs.php">Wales<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby-in-ulster/club/club-finder.php#.V6BiivkrK70">Northern Ireland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>) to find out about what options are available to you.</p><p>Walking rugby offers a non-contact version for the over-50s, with increasing numbers of clubs now offering sessions. Similarly, speak to your local club to see what's on offer.</p><figure class="sp-media-asset "><div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="http://playlists.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34368206A/playlist.sxml" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/2BDA/production/_85762211_85762145.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="The new rugby game is designed to be suitable for all ages, as Mike Bushell reports" data-content-type="video" data-media-duration="170" data-media-vpid="p033lsg3"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">The new rugby game is designed to be suitable for all ages, as Mike Bushell reports</figcaption></figure><h3 class="sp-story-body__cross-head">Volunteering and Coaching</h3><figure class="sp-media-asset sp-media-asset--lead"> <div class="sp-media-asset__body media"> <div style="padding-bottom:56%"></div> <div class="sp-media-asset__smp mp" data-media-id="" data-image-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/$recipe/p05pp7rj.jpg" data-media-type="vod" data-title="Gareth Waterfield, who coaches Winscombe girls rugby, was named West Unsung Hero in 2017" data-content-type="Video" data-media-duration="" data-media-vpid="p05pp7q7"> <p class="sp-media-asset__smp-message"> Media playback is not supported on this device </p> </div> </div> <figcaption class="sp-media-asset__caption gel-brevier sp-media-asset__caption--alt">Gareth Waterfield, who coaches Winscombe girls rugby, was named West Unsung Hero in 2017</figcaption> </figure> <p>Rugby union is about more than players. The game cannot thrive without the army of coaches, referees and volunteers who give up their time week-in, week-out. </p><p>Find out about becoming a coach in <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/coaches/">England<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby-in-ulster/coaching/index.php#.V6Bi5PkrK70">Northern Ireland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>, <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/development/ministomillennium/coach/index.php">Wales<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a> and <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.scottishrugby.org/get-involved/coach">Scotland<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>. You can also try <a class="sp-story-body__external-link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191014013947/http://www.sportscoachuk.org/">Sports Coach UK<i class="sp-story-body__external-link-icon gelicon gelicon--external" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>. 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