Rugby is an inherently physical sport, however safety of players is the number priority integrated at all levels of play. World Rugby continues to implement progressive rules and laws to make the game safer and prevent injuries.

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Rugby Canada Safe Sport

World Rugby Beginners Guide to the Game

Calgary Rugby Union

In rugby, every player plays a critical part in their team’s success as all are required to run with and pass the ball, tackle, make key decisions and more. In the most common form of the sport, rugby 15s, there are 15 players on the field in 15 different positions, allowing players of all shapes and sizes to find a role that fits them right.

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Rugby Players and Positions

Rugby Union Positions for Beginners

The unique gameplay structure of rugby requires players to have a combination of cardiovascular endurance, physical strength, agility and contact conditioning for the long periods of gameplay without stoppage. Additionally, hand eye coordination and active decision-making play key roles in the sport as well, making rugby a great sport to improve overall conditioning and complimentary for athletes involved in football, hockey, wrestling, track and field, among others.

Rugby is played in almost every corner of the world. Playing the sport can lead to unrealized opportunities to travel overseas, attend post-secondary university and beyond for both men and women.

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USports Women’s Rugby

Rugby Canada Women in Rugby Leadership Program

Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship (CUMRC)

StFX University Dave Bernatchez Memorial Scholarship

We are Calgary’s only centrally located rugby club with our main training field at Stanley Park in the heart of Calgary. This location is easy to get to and from Calgary’s downtown core and surrounding areas with transit and bike paths nearby.

We strive for a high standard of play throughout all our Canucks teams. From our Minis to our Senior teams, we play a fun, competitive and exciting brand of rugby, aiming to be at the top of the table in all divisions every season.

Our club has a welcoming social culture through our diverse and engaging membership base. We place a deep emphasis on maintaining the social aspect at our club through our strong fan base showings at Saturday matches, weekly post-training Thursday BBQs and other various social events throughout the year. Join the Canucks and you’ll have a new social network and connections within days.

We make a considerate effort to welcome new members and support our current ones and alumni. Our club has wide ranging connections in our community and we’re happy to help any Canucks or those associated with work prospects, living accommodations or simply offering a helping hand. We believe that a supportive club is a thriving club.