Rugby Union

An adult-level rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes, consisting of two halves of 40 minutes each, and is controlled by a single referee, two touch judges, and in most professional matches, a television match official (TMO), commonly called the video referee. The object of the game is that each team of fifteen players score as many points as possible, with the team scoring the greater number of points being the winner of the match.

Points may be scored by either scoring a try or a goal. A try is scored when the ball is grounded within the in-goal area and is worth 5 points. A goal is scored by kicking the ball between the uprights and above the crossbar of the goal posts.

Go Play Rugby is an ambitious recruitment campaign to bring back 6000 players to the adult game.

It targets former players and aims to remind them of what they are missing. The campaign will use the interest generated by the Rugby World Cup to maximise the effect of the recruitment activities of local Rugby Clubs. Throughout the season over 700 rugby clubs and 130 universities and colleges will be running special tournaments, festivals and events to get people back and involved in the game again, from touch, tag, beach and 7s rugby to full contact 15 a side. These activities will be supported by national media campaign including cinema advertising.

Wheelchair Rugby

Are you up for a challenge? Fancy a nail-biting, seat-gripping, full contact wheelchair sport? Well...you've come to the right place. Wheelchair rugby's not nicknamed 'murderball' for nothing you know!

It's open to men and women - whatever your age.  If you have upper and lower limb disabilities and a thirst for action, then maybe it's about time you gave wheelchair rugby a shot.

And there are loads of opportunities to play your part on the sidelines too. Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) need coaches, officials and people who can give us a hand in our clubs across the UK.

GBWR are always on the lookout for new people - whether it's to play or to give us a helping hand. From players and coaches to mechanics and nursing support, we need more people to help our sport grow.

You can get involved as little or as much as you want - you can volunteer a couple of hours a week, play in our Coloplast League or sponsor GBWR. And in return - on court or on the sidelines - we can promise that you'll be part of an exciting and supportive sporting community which is making a real difference to the lives of its players and the wider disability community.

Visit the home of wheelchair rugby here

You can also call on 020 8831 7645 or email us to find out more.

Events

•  Play Girls Rugby

No experience needed, training on Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm at Carlisle Rugby Club  contact Carlisle Cougars on 07912 110785 for more information.

Cumbria MLD/SLD Tag Rugby Festival - 10.00am - 2.00pm on Tuesday 13th March 2012 @ Netherhall Sports Centre. The event is open to young people in Key Stages 3 and 4 with Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties. More>>>

Local News 

NOV 11: Date for you diary. The North West High Performance Coaching conference is taking place on Mon 23rd Jan 2012 @ The City of Manchester Stadium. Full details on picture to the right.

MAY 2011:  Its getting to that time of year where we run the Cumbria RU Volunteer Awards Evening and we are asking for nominations for this year as we look to finalise details of the event.  If you have a deserving candidate at your club regardless of their roles we would love to hear from you. Please email Liam with your nomination and a short précis on the individual. The evening will consist of networking with other clubs, a buffet and presentation of the awards. The date of the event will be sent out in due course.

Useful Websites

• Cumbria Rugby Football Union - Promoting the game in Rugby, What's happening across the county, news, events and  general information.
• Rugby Football Union is the governing body of English rugby. This website allows you to buy tickets for major matches, buy RFU merchandise, join in discussion forums and learn about Women's Rugby.
• Visit Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby to find out more about Wheelchair Rugby in Britain.

Performance Pathways

Courses

Volunteer Pathways