Rugby in education
England Rugby are committed to supporting schools, colleges, and universities and creating links to local clubs.
Information and documents detailing the latest playing guidance and regulation updates.
- Age Grade Changes - Modifications made to Age Grade Rugby
- Age Grade Tackle Height
- Resources and FAQs
- Age Grade Registration
Information on the adapted formats, ‘how to play’ resources and competitions guidance and calendars.
- Schools Playing Offer - Documents, videos and resources for schools.
- Colleges Playing Offer - Documents, videos and resources for colleges.
- Universities - General Information including links to BUCS, SRFU & local clubs.
- T1 Rugby - The rules, ‘How to Play’ video, and how to find a session.
- Competition Organiser - A guide on why & how to organise a competition.
- Age Grade Playing Calendar - Key information and National Playing Calendars.
Resources for the classroom and at home.
- School of Ruck - Free digital content for 5 – 16-year olds.
- Twinkl - Lesson plans, interactive activities and resource packs for Primary Schools.
- The England Rugby Young Leaders Award
Session plans, coaching guidance, general guidance and videos.
- Scrum, Crouch, Bind and Set session plans:
- Tackle E-Learning Safety - How to coach and referee the tackle area safely and effectively.
- Headcase - Concussion awareness and education resources.
- Activate - The RFU's injury prevention exercise programme.
- Home workouts - Workout videos.
Upskilling and online training offers for coaches, match officials, volunteers, staff and students
- Coach E-Learning - Useful resources and e-learning modules for coaches.
- Coach resources - Useful resources focused on coach development.
- Match Official Courses - E-Learning and in person courses for refereeing, refereeing children, refereeing the scrum and tackle.
- Referee Resources - Useful resources focused on referee and match official development.
- England Rugby Training Courses - Courses and best practice along with useful tips and techniques.
- Schools and Colleges Webinars - Videos of webinars on a variety of topics focussed on school and college rugby.
- Universities Webinars - Videos of webinars on a variety of topics focussed on university rugby including a playlist for University Rugby Administrators
Activity and facility sharing along with Club- Education Links Guidance and Support, and Age Grade to Transition Guidance
- Facility Pitch and Clubhouse Guidance - Guidance around how to run a clubhouse and advice on pitch maintenance.
- Club-Education Links Guide - A guide with links to useful documents that will support you in creating a successful Club-Education link.
- Age Grade to adult transition:
