Rugby Union
Rugby Union disciplines include: Rugby XVs, and Rugby 7s
Touch 7s, opens in a new tab. A social game, all about having fun with friends and family while playing a non-contact version of the game in good spirit. Games are just 16-minutes long and focus on maximising the inclusion of all participants.
Get into Rugby, opens in a new tab. An introductory program for girls and boys aged 5-8 starting their rugby journey.
Wheelchair Rugby, opens in a new tab. The sport was originally called “Murderball” due to the aggressive nature of the game. It is a contact sport where collisions between wheelchairs form a major part of the game. Wheelchair rugby is played indoors on a hard floor court with the same measurements as a basketball court (28 metres long by 15 metres wide).
Modified Rugby Program , opens in a new tab(MRP). GingerCloud Foundation’s Modified Rugby Program (MRP) is specifically designed community and social participation activity for neurodiverse young people, with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and other learning and perceptual disabilities.
Sporting Schools
Sporting Schools. Introducing students to rugby union.
- Get into Rugby. A fun and inclusive program which provides students the skills and core values required to play all formats of rugby. The Program includes a mix of activities and modified games and is suitable for all skill levels.
- Touch 7s. Introduces students to the skills and core values required to play Touch 7s, a non-contact format of rugby.
- Play 7s. Aimed at upper primary and secondary students that are interested in learning the specific skills and competencies on how to play Rugby 7s.
- Tri Tag Rugby. Students of all ages and genders can develop their physical, psychological, social, and cognitive skills in a safe and inclusive rugby match-play environment.
- Get into Rugby for students with intellectual disability or autism. Designed by Rugby Australia in partnership with Special Olympics Australia to support the delivery of safe, inclusive rugby experiences within special education environments.
