Rugby
From tag rugby to Twickenham — discover rugby programmes for young players across the UK.
Your Rugby Journey
The RFU provides structured pathways from first tackle to international rugby.
Tag Rugby
Ages 5-7
Non-contact introduction focusing on running, passing, and spatial awareness.
Yarnbury RFC
England Rugby
rugbyPershore RFC
England Rugby
rugbyBirmingham Medics RFC
England Rugby
rugbyUnder 9s
Ages 7-9
Introduction to contact with controlled tackling. Building core rugby skills.
Yarnbury RFC
England Rugby
rugbyPershore RFC
England Rugby
rugbyBirmingham Medics RFC
England Rugby
rugbyMini Rugby
Ages 9-12
Progressive introduction to full rugby laws, scrums, and lineouts.
Yarnbury RFC
England Rugby
rugbyPershore RFC
England Rugby
rugbyBirmingham Medics RFC
England Rugby
rugbyJunior Rugby
Ages 12-16
Full rugby rules, county squads, and development player programmes.
Yarnbury RFC
England Rugby
rugbyPershore RFC
England Rugby
rugbyBirmingham Medics RFC
England Rugby
rugbyColts & Academy
Ages 16-18
Senior academies, England pathway, and professional contracts.
Yarnbury RFC
England Rugby
rugbyPershore RFC
England Rugby
rugbyBirmingham Medics RFC
England Rugby
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Where Rugby Can Take You
The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.
Professional Rugby Player
Playing rugby union or league at professional level
Key Skills
Typical Route
Academy → A-team → First team contract → International
Rugby Coach
Coaching rugby from minis to professional level
Key Skills
Typical Route
RFU Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → Elite coaching
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Preparing rugby players physically for competition
Key Skills
Typical Route
Sports Science degree → S&C intern → Assistant S&C → Head of Performance
Sports Physiotherapist
Treating rugby injuries and managing player welfare
Range: £28.8k - £46.8k
Source: ONS ASHE 2024
Key Skills
Typical Route
Physio degree → Sports specialism → Club physio → Head of medical
Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024
Rugby Heroes
These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.
Marcus Smith
Rugby
England fly-half, Harlequins playmaker
“Brighton RFC and Harlequins Academy shaped me. Community rugby is vital.”
Maro Itoje
Rugby
England Captain, British & Irish Lion
“I started at Harrow RFC. Late starters can make it — I was a latecomer to rugby.”
Emily Scarratt
Rugby
World Cup Winner, England Captain
“I played with boys at Lichfield RFC until there were enough girls for a team.”
Owen Farrell
Rugby
England Captain, most capped English player
“My dad Andy played for England. I grew up at Saracens Academy.”
Featured Rugby Providers
These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.
Places Leisure
6466 programmes
Places Leisure operates over 90 leisure centres across the UK, offering swimming lessons, gymnastics, fitness classes, sports courses, and holiday activities for all ages. Part of Places for People Group.
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Rugby - First Try Rugby
📍 TD15 2AS
Rugby - First Try Rugby
📍 TD15 2AS
ClubHub UK
2625 programmes
ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.
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Rugby Cubz NI
📍 BT34 2GB
Ages 3–14
Pauline Quirke Academy Rugby (PQA Rugby)
📍 CV22 6EA
Ages 4–18
Spellbound Academy of Dance (Rugby)
📍 CV22 7JQ
Ages 2–18
Dewis Cymru (Wales)
1571 programmes
Dewis Cymru is the national wellbeing directory for Wales, covering all 22 local authorities. It lists children's activities, breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, holiday clubs, parent & toddler groups, youth clubs, and sports across the whole of Wales.
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Rugbytots Swansea / Neath/ Llanelli
Ages 2–7
Llandudno Rugby Club Junior Section
📍 LL30 2AL
Ages 6–6
Rugby Tots Penarth
📍 CF64 3PD
Ages 2–5
Find Rugby Near You
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