Rugby Americas North 2019 Year in Review
2019 was a year of achievements, milestones, growth & development and new staff members for Rugby Americas North as the sport continues to grow throughout the region
The 5 Core Values of Rugby: Video
In 2009 the World Rugby member unions identified integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline and respect as the defining character-building characteristics of rugby. These are now collectively known as the World Rugby values and are incorporated within the World Rugby...
MEET 12-YEAR-OLD ELLIOT ROUSE: AMERICA’S YOUNGEST RUGBY REFEREE
As the youngest of nine siblings of an all-American family in Houston, Texas, you might say rugby is a part of Elliot Rouse’s DNA. In the ever-evolving game, Elliot has built a solid reputation for himself as a rising star in the local refereeing community - and he...
That first feeling: How Gavan D’Amore took big risks for his Olympic dream
It was the classic story of an American rugby player. Gavan D’Amore grew up knowing nothing of the sport with no reason to follow it. And who could blame him? His father immigrated from Honduras to the United States with a mountain of raw, unhindered, athletic talent...
World Rugby encourages rugby family to ‘Activate’ at home for rugby’s restart
Activate is a proven injury-prevention rugby warm-up programme Used regularly, Activate can reduce soft tissue injuries by between 26 and 40 per cent It can also reduce concussion risk by 29 and 60 per cent in youth and adult rugby players It is beneficial for both...
No challenge has been able to stop Tony Gillings, founder of rugby in Belize
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT It was 1982 when Tony Gillings visited Belize for the first time as a member of the Royal Air Force. What he found he’s described as an amazing country full of exotic places – jungles, golden beaches, Maya ruins and potential. When he had to return...
World Rugby announces law amendment relating to scoring against the post protector
World Rugby has announced that, with immediate effect, it will no longer be possible to score a try by grounding the ball against the post protector. The minor amendment to Law 8 was approved by the World Rugby Council during its special meeting held via...
INTRODUCTION OF RUGBY TO PORT OF SPAIN SCHOOL PROVIDES DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENAGE FEMALE ATHLETES
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO – Rugby is a sport for life, no matter how you’re introduced. For Schezelle Fleming, this philosophy has shaped her coaching method as head coach of South East Port of Spain (SEPOS) Secondary School. “I introduced rugby into South...
World Rugby launches Women Coaching Rugby Toolkit to recruit and retain more female rugby coaches
The World Rugby toolkit aims to assist unions in increasing the number of female rugby coaches globally The toolkit is designed to create a robust framework and pathway to address barriers facing women in rugby Women currently make up 25 per cent of the rugby playing...
Drive behind Burke’s ascent through coaching ranks
As a player, Jamie Burke was driven by a desire to find out exactly how good she could be. It was an internal mantra that yielded 51 test caps, appearances at three Rugby World Cups and a place in the U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2020. No small feat for a woman...
World Rugby launches virtual High Performance Academy
Rugby activity continuing online Webinars aimed at ensuring optimal alignment and capacity when rugby restarts World Rugby Virtual High Performance Academy launches World Rugby match official education launches More than 20 training and education modules available on...
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RUGBY VALUES
INTEGRITY
Integrity is central to the fabric of the game and is generated through honesty and fair play.
SOLIDARITY
Rugby provides a unifying spirit that leads to life long friendships. camaraderie, teamwork, and loyalty which transcends cultural, geographic, political and religious differences.
PASSION
Ruby people have a passionate enthusiasm for the game. Rugby generates excitement, emotional attachment, and a sense of belonging to the global Rugby family.
DISCIPLINE
Discipline is an integral part of the game both on and off the field and is reflected through adherence to the laws, the regulations and rugby’s core values.
RESPECT
Respect for team-mates, opponents, match officials and those involved in the game is paramount.