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Dropping the Ball More Ways than One: Core Competencies to Work On

5th April 201822nd August 2018 WUC Rugby 2016

Rugby is a game that requires some core skills and competencies in order to effectively be done. Join us as we discuss what these core skills and competencies are. Rugby has survived this long due to the fact that it constantly evolves and improves itself. What are “core skills”? These refer to the techniques and actions that deemed completely vital to the sport. It may not seem like much but it is important to the overall application of the game. These go beyond the physical attributes that seem to dominate…

A Chance to Change a Life: Volunteering for Rugby

27th March 201822nd August 2018 WUC Rugby 2016

Volunteering is a great way to change the lives of those around you. There are so many ways that volunteering can affect positive change in a community. Today, we will be discussing volunteering for Rugby. Rugby is a team sport. As such, it usually takes a whole community to help a team reach its goal. However, there are instances wherein certain communities cannot lend a hand to their local rugby team even if they wanted to. This is where volunteers come in to save the day! There is nothing quite…

One for the University: Is Playing Rugby Worth the Risk?

15th January 201822nd August 2018 WUC Rugby 2016

While many rugby players start at a young age, there is no rule that says you cannot start later in your life. Today, we will be discussing if playing Rugby in college is worth the risk. Yes, the fact of life remains that this sport does come with a significant amount of risk. Despite all well-meaning attempts, Rugby is still a contact sport and so it is inevitable that some scrapes or bruises can occur. However, those that attend university should not let this deter them. Let us approach the…

Trivia Time! Five Fun Facts You Don’t Know About Rugby

29th September 201722nd August 2018 WUC Rugby 2016

Discovering new things is always a fun activity! This is truer when it comes to things that you love. Even with something old like rugby, there are still new things you may not know about. Today, we shall be taking a look at around 5 fun facts that may not be commonly known about Rugby! Without further ado, here we go: 1.) No one can agree on who started Rugby While the popular notion was that William Webb Ellis brought about the concept of Rugby by running a certain way,…

Starting Them Young: Massive Benefits Children Gain Through Rugby

18th August 201722nd August 2018 WUC Rugby 2016

If you have ever thought of signing up a youngster for the game of Rugby, you had best be prepared. Rugby has so much to offer young players and we are not just talking about health. Tune in to see the other massive benefits they can gain. Rugby is a sport that had enjoyed quite a lifespan to it. Back in the day, it was almost only guaranteed that the sons of nobility would be allowed to even learn the game. It was once thought that any game that diverted…