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.

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.

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.

Courses

Cumbria Rugby Union

The Rugby Football Union

Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby