England Rugby

Scouts and England Rugby are joining forces on an exciting new initiative aiming to teach young people important life skills. 

We're creating an exciting rugby programme that will be rolled out to the Scouting network, and you can get involved.  

The aim of the programme is to give more young people the opportunity to experience rugby in a variety of ways. Alongside this, with the Women’s Rugby World Cup heading to England next year, it's the perfect time to be getting involved in the sport of rugby. 

The programme will see several initiatives, including: 

• Physical Activity badge sponsored by England Rugby.
• New rugby-inspired activities for Scout groups to do at Scout group locations.
• T1 Rugby festivals across the country with packs on how to run and participate within these.

Scouts and England Rugby have a natural alignment of values – with both groups bringing people together, while bettering their communities and teaching important life skills to young people. 

Through the power of rugby, children can be taught important values such as teamwork, respect, enjoyment and discipline, which are easily transferrable to other walks of life.

Latest news

T1 Rugby has launched! It is the world’s first non-contact sport that fully reflects the characteristics of rugby union. This innovative format is designed to supercharge participation and engagement. 
 
‘A game for everyone, played by anyone', T1 Rugby emphasises fun, fitness and inclusion. It provides a welcoming and safe environment for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
 
Whether you walk or run, T1 Rugby is adaptable to your needs. Endorsed by England Rugby as our chosen non-contact format, it is available in various settings including schools, colleges, universities, clubs and our community projects. 

Want to get involved?

Learn about different types of Rugby and how you can play.