7 Reasons to Start Playing Rugby
We’re biased, we know we are, but we truly believe that rugby is the greatest, most enjoyable and most rewarding sport on earth! We know you might not know this yet though so here is why we think you should play rugby.
It’s Great Fun!
You don’t know fun like playing a good game of rugby. That feeling of you and your team mates, working hard together for a common cause, there aren’t many feelings like it and there aren’t many other sports that are anywhere near as much fun.
It Helps Build Confidence
Playing rugby is a sure fire way to help improve your confidence both on and off the pitch. Whether that’s because you find an environment in which you feel totally at home and comfortable or because the feeling of playing the sport helps you feel empowered and strong, you will certainly see the benefits and improvements to your confidence on and off the pitch once you’ve started playing.
It’s Great For Your Fitness
Rugby is hard work. There’s no two ways about it, it’s challenging and tiring, but through those tiring and challenging training sessions and games you will build and improve your physical fitness massively, all while having the best time doing it!
It Requires Every Body Type
It’s an old cliché in rugby, but it really does ring true, rugby is a game for everybody. Between the multiple different positions there is a need for size, strength, power, speed & agility, no matter your body type, no matter your physical super strengths, there will be a position for you in rugby! Wondering which rugby position you might be suited to? Check out our position guide.
It Can Open The Door To Amazing Life Opportunities
Whether it is the chance to play abroad and travel the world, the option to attend different universities or even the possibility to forge a career through a professional rugby pathway, playing rugby can and will open the doors to so many opportunities you couldn’t possibly imagine.
It Helps Build Life Skills
As previously mentioned, rugby is tough. Both physically and mentally it will challenge you in ways no other sport will. As you overcome these challenges though you’ll be building essential life skills such as mental resilience, team work and leadership.
It's An Amazingly Welcoming Environment
Rugby is one big family like no other sport. As soon as you join your new team you will immediately find yourself with thirty or so new friends and you’ll wonder how you ever managed without them before!
So if you’re wondering whether or not to start playing rugby, this is your sign to head down to your local club and see what all the fuss is about!
