To help schools play rugby we have developed playing offers to suit the needs of your students and your type of school.
| If you are a primary school currently offering or wanting to offer TAG rugby click on the following links for Kids First Coaching Cards and Kids First Competition and Games |
| If you are a secondary school looking to start rugby click on this Secondary Schools New To Rugby pdf |
| If you are a secondary school who has an existing programme and looking to grow and embed rugby click on the Developing Schools pdf |
| If you are a secondary school with an established programme, who run's multiple teams every year click on the Established Rugby Playing Schools pdf |
If you are a primary school currently offering or wanting to offer TAG rugby click on the following links for Kids First Coaching Cards and Kids First Competition and Games
If you are a secondary school looking to start rugby click on this Secondary Schools New To Rugby pdf
Rugby Union is a game for all and we’d encourage schools to offer as wide a programme of rugby, including non-contact (The Touch Union), Reduced Contact (X Rugby) and full contact. To find out more on each of these formats please click on the links below:
The Touch Union: PDF Guide , Support Videos and eLearning
X Rugby: PDF Guide, Support Videos and eLearning
| Rugby being delivered | Courses/eLearning |
|---|---|
| TAG rugby* | Kids First TAG Rugby – Face to face course Kids First - eLearning |
| The Touch Union (non-contact) | The Touch Union eLearning Kids First TAG Rugby course – Face to Face course. This face to face course will cover activities and Touch Union laws suitable for staff. |
| XRugby | Headcase Kids First Contact course. This face to face course includes XRugby content XRugby – eLearning All Staff delivering XRugby rugby should have completed Headcase concussion module and either Kids First contact or equivalent. |
| Full contact rugby | Headcase England Rugby Coaching Award course. This face to face course includes XRugby content. All Staff delivering contact rugby should have completed. Headcase concussion module and ERCA or equivalent. |
| Refereeing full contact rugby | Headcase Click here for free E-Learning England Rugby Refereeing Award |
| Coaching Refereeing | Coaching refereeing rugby in schools |
The England Rugby Young Leaders Award is designed to be delivered by PE staff to KS4 students. It can be delivered as a series of 1-hour lessons or as a full day. The resource is suitable for all students to participate in and is designed to enable all PE teachers, including non-rugby specialists, to deliver.
KS4 Level 1 Leaders award certificate
For students wanting to be involved in delivering The Touch Union within the school, check out the "Squad Leader" programme and resources.
Player safety and welfare is vitally important for everyone involved with rugby union. Rugby Safe is the RFU’s overarching player safety and welfare programme, putting player welfare at the heart of the game.
Find out more about Rugby Safe.
To help us keep you up to date and to best help support you we ask that schools and teachers register on our Game Management System.
You can find more information on our YouTube webinar and on the https://help.rfu.com page.
The England Rugby Football Schools Union (ERFSU) is the schools arm of the RFU with around 2,000 member schools, ranging from traditional rugby playing secondary schools to those new to rugby. Members become part of their local County Schools Union who provide many playing, competition and teacher development opportunities.
Joining the Schools Union brings benefits like entrance into national competitions and the chance to purchase tickets for Twickenham international matches.
Visit www.englandrugby-schools.com for information on how to join.
A club link is an agreement between a school and a local club to work together to develop the very best sport opportunities for young people. Our club link guideprovides practical advice on developing a link and working together in the best interests of the player.
In collaboration with Twinkl, the RFU have developed a range of teaching resources for primary school aged pupil. From reading comprehensions, to design your schools’ rugby shirt.
All the resources can be found and are free to download here.
