Isn’t Rugby Dangerous?
The Facts About Rugby, And Its History
IS RUGBY SAFE?
Rugby is a contact sport. As such, there will always be a risk of injury. However, with USA Rugby-certified coaches, proper rugby tackling techniques will be taught, which is much different than American Football. Contact to the head is strictly discouraged, as well as dangerous play.
No tackling is to be done during practice unless a certified coach is supervising.
The rate of injuries tends to be in less than football and hockey and more in line with soccer.
Rugby is different from football because it involves significantly more endurance, and because of the type of gameplay, tackling like a football player is neither advantageous nor encouraged because of the risk of injury and the disruption to the game’s flow. Rugby is about possession and moving cleanly toward the opponent’s in-goal (endzone).
USEFUL LINKS
Rugby 101
USA Rugby
Rules of Youth Rugby
Island Rugby, Newport, RI
Buy Rugby Gear
Rugby Imports, East Providence, RI
history of rugby in the u.s.
There are many different resources out there. For now, a link to a Wikipedia page that discusses this author’s thoughts on the history of rugby is very intersting!
LOCAL RUGBY ORGANIZATIONS
Men’s & Women’s Level
High School Level
Youth Level
Ocean State Rugby 