Rugby Union

Rugby Union is one of the biggest participation sports in the country and can be played by everyone regardless of age or experience. There are many different modified versions of the game that include:

  • Full contact (Played within clubs and secondary schools)
  • TAG (Played within schools)
  • Touch Rugby (Played within clubs and schools)
  • Rugby 7's (Played within clubs and schools)
  • New Image Rugby (Played within schools)

Rugby Union is a fast paced sport that encourages and develops key sporting skills including running, catching, tackling and evasion.
 
Sports Development delivers an extensive rugby union programme throughout Glasgow that provides opportunities for players, coaches, volunteers and officials to get involved. 

The Rugby Union development programme aims to promote and develop the sport throughout the city and encompasses

  • Primary and secondary school programmes
  • Club development
  • Development squads
  • Coach education
  • Referee development