“In rugby there’s a place for everyone: big, small, thinker, 4. Player Safety grafter, slow or quick. Everyone in the team is equal and you can all bring your own personality. I think, as well, d 2. Team Sport Coach and referee Safeguarding children Concussion education the realisation that you are part of something education bigger, the values, it makes you a r we aye lfar better person.” Pl e

Jonny Wilkinson is at the heart 2003 winner Discipline Teamwork of everything we do Core values 1. Welcoming Respect of rugby union: Family friendly club environment

Injury prevention Kids First Rugby Club Accreditation (safe, child-centred approach)

Enjoyment 5. Life-long connection Sportsmanship Rugby family Many ways to play: Creating friendships1 Sports Club Gym Rugby union builds:

XVs 7s Referee 14% Player Spectator

Coach Volunteer 81% Tag Touch 81% of sports club members make friends through their (non-contact) (non-contact) club vs 14% Gym members1 Girls and boys, men and women of every body Character

Creativity shape and size have a place in rugby union Connection Confidence

Competence 5 Ways that rugby is good for you 2. Team Sport

3. Health Benefits Where can I find rugby? Discipline Health benefits of physical activity2 You can be involved Teamwork from 6 to 106 years old Core values Respect Parks and beaches of rugby union: (ideal places to throw a ball around with friends) 50% reduction 35% reduction 30% reduction Your local rugby club in Type 2 Diabetes and in heart disease and in early death, depres- colon cancer stroke sion and dementia (over 2,000 clubs nationwide) Enjoyment “Sport has the power to change the world, The NHS recommends: Rugby is recommended for2: Sportsmanship O2 Touch centres and leagues the power to inspire, the power to unite Vigorous physical activity people in a way that little else can”

Muscle strength Rugby union builds: Your School, College or University development Children Nelson Mandela should spend Bone strength Rugby World Cup 1995 Via findrugby.com 60 minutes development per day findrugby.com References: Vigorous physical 1. Sport & Recreation Alliance 2012 Character

Creativity . The RFU Rose and the words ‘ Rugby’ are official registered trademarks of the

Connection activity Confidence Competence 2. NHS Choices 2015 Rugby Football Union and are subject to extensive trade mark registration worldwide.

Where can I find rugby?

Rugby_is_good_for_you_A2-poster.indd 1 11/08/2015 18:26 Parks and beaches (ideal places to throw a ball around with friends) Your local rugby club (over 2,000 clubs nationwide)

O2 Touch centres and leagues

Your School, College or University

Via englandrugby.com/my-rugby (enter your postcode into the Club Finder tool)