Activity Info
Rugby is a full-contact team sport played with a prolate spheroid-shaped ball by two teams of thirteen on a rectangular grass field.
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Hints / Stunts / Tips
Rugby Skills VideosLearn how to use different rugby skills in the game as demonstrated by a women's rugby expert in these free beginner rugby lessons from expert village.
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BBC Rugby SkillsThe BBC offer some great video masterclasses that include loads of training tips and explain some rugby laws. Plus there are some really great animated diagrams and explanations of skills such as catching, passing, kicking, tackling and evasion. When ever your in doubt turn to the BBC.
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Get Involved
Club Directory'Everything Rugby' has lists of clubs all over the UK including women's and junior clubs. Just click on the link and you'll find a write up on your local club, plus phone numbers, emails and web addresses.
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BBC's Get InvolvedThis is another excellent page form the BBC that aims to help you get into Rugby. You'll find advice and links to sites that can help you find your local Rugby Club and find the right game for you, including Touch Rugby, Tag Rugby, Dragon Rugby and Women's Rugby.
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How can boys and girls start playing Rugby Union?This is a great page from the RFU telling you how you can start playing Rugby. Not only does it explain the game but also how you can find your nearest local Rugby club.
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Johnny Wilkinson Drop KickRe-watch the drop kick by Johnny Wilkinson that won England the Rugby World Cup. What a day that was!
Largest Rugby Tackles Ever!This video proves you can't be a whimp to play this game. Rugby players can take some big hits!!
RugbyWith news, pictures and reports of all the big matches and tournaments this is the Myspace page for Rugby lovers. Coverage includes The Rugby World Cup, Guinness Premiership, Tri Nations, Six Nations, Heineken Cup, Celtic League, Super 14 and the Lions tour of South Africa.
England Rugby AnthemsIf you want to hear the England Rugby anthems then here's the page for 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot' and of course the National Anthem's here to, so tune in and support your team.
Football vs Rugby count to 100,000 (Rugby Group)"This group is dedicated to those who both play and support Rugby over Football (Soccer!) This group requires 100,000 members in order to prove which is the better sport, so start inviting!!" Rugby fans unite here and talk about there love of Rugby.
Petition for Rugby to be an Olympic sport again"Rugby was banned from the olympics around eighty years ago due to an international brawl, but it has evolved into a highly respectful sport since then. Give rubgy another chance and include it into the olympics again, it would be a great addition to the already amazing world of the Olympics." Why not support the cause and sign the petition.
England Rugby Supporters!!!This page is packed full of information from fixtures to world ranknigs, plus information on the squad, results and more. There are load of people vocing their support and commenting on games on the wall, plus loads of photos and videos.
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Rugby MegastoreThese chaps boast that they have selected the best rugby products in the UK and brought them together in one site for your convenience. They do seem to have everything for your rugby needs and there are some slashed down prices, why not take a look!
Lovell RugbyLovell Rugby stock an extensive range of official rugby shirts including International teams, plus boots, protection, shorts, balls and base layer clothing.
The Rugby Factory ShopHome of Frog Island Rugby and one of the leading suppliers of Rugby equipment in the UK online. This site sells Rugby equipment to all levels of the sport and includes Rugby Balls, Footwear, Rugby Clothing, Rugby Accessories and Luggage.
Welsh Rugby BlogRead this Welsh Blog for interesting comments on Rugby Union including regional rugby, club rugby and Wales' rugby team.
The Rugby BlogThis blog offers all the news and views of recent events in National and International Rugby, plus a forum, fan diary and photos.
The BBC's 606Check out the BBC's 606 blog to read all the latest Rugby Union and Rugby League news and debates. Don't forget you can join in and comment on what people have written, tell them what you think!
Everything RugbyEverything Rugby is a site that has a forum, club directory, all the latest news blogs from. You're welcome to create your own rugby blog and they can even hlp you create your own Rugby website!!
Irish RugbyHere's the place for all the latest news on the Irish rugby. Find coverage of all matches and tournaments, check out the forum, view the gallery and join Irish rugby fans from around the world on the #1 fan site.
Scottish RugbyThis is the official site for Scottish Rugby. It has information on the national side at each level, the professional sides, club level and community level.
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