Rugby is a game that is played in over 120 countries throughout the world.
It is a game that combines great athleticism and good psycho-motor skills (the ability to kick, catch and pass, to name some, all whilst running!)
Many of the values of rugby come from its rich history, traditions, camaraderie and community involvement with the sport.
Through non-contact versions of the game, children as young as six (both boys and girls) greatly enjoy rugby. The modified versions of Rugby in Singapore are created for safety and pathway development, including touch rugby, tag rugby and mini rugby.
Rugby is played as a 15-a-side game, and is also very popular as a seven-a-side game. Seven-a-side rugby is a fast-paced and popular form of the game that allows for players to make explosive lines of run and is great entertainment to watch.
Values of the Game
Rugby Union is a game that develops leadership, team spirit, courage, sportsmanship, and friendship.
These values and traditions develop from the first time a young player shakes hands with their opposite number, leading to a life long passion for and involvement with the game at all levels.
The key values of the game of rugby consist of pride, teamwork and camaraderie, love of the game, and tradition and heritage.
Teamwork and Camaraderie - Rugby is unselfish and focused on team play achievement. Its rugged nature is balanced by the concepts of fair play, sportsmanship, fun and ultimately friendship. This can be experienced at any age, any level and anywhere - on the field or in the stands.
Love of the Game - Rugby engenders an abiding passion - an intensely personal pleasure in playing or watching. It creates an unaffected joy.
Tradition and Heritage - The ethos of rugby has shaped a code of behaviour that has transcended generations since 1823. It's time-honoured legacy creates a broader social environment for the sport that engages the family and community and strengthens the ties that binds everyone involved in rugby together.
