The world's second most popular game. Rugby consists of 1 ball and 2 teams of 7

or 15 players each, trying to score by running or kicking the ball across the

end line and touching it down for what is called a "try".

If you are not familiar with rugby, here's some information about the two

different styles of rugby Seven's (7's) and Fifteen's (15's). James River Women

love to play both, Seven's in the summer, and Fifteen's in the Fall and Spring.

Summer season consists of occassional tournaments, and the more tournaments you

go to, the more fun you have. The Fall and Spring seasons usually last for

about two months, with as many games as we can handle every Saturday within

those two months. Afterall, Saturday is a Rugby Day.

The field and ball are similar to those in American football however in Rugby,

the ball can only advance by kicking and running with no forward passes.

The game is exciting because it is continuous with no timeouts and limited

substitution. Everyone plays both offense and defense. Rugby players not

only increase their coordination and physical endurance, they also develop

tactical and strategic thinking skills that only come from thinking on your feet

and reacting to the flow of the game.

As a highly organized sport, we will compete for honors in the Virginia Rugby

Union and the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union. USA Rugby is the governing

body for rugby in the US, sponsors education for referees and coaches, and

supports teams through national playoffs and representative teams who play

internationally.

Mulitple levels of competition are available to match your abilities and

commitment. The "B" side is your likely starting (and ending) point. As your

skills improve, you will be eligible for the selection of the "A" side. The Virginia

Rugby Union, the Mid Atlantic Rugby Union and ultimately, USA Rugby, select the

cream of the crop for territorial and international competition.