SUPER LEAGUE WINNERS: 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006 WORLD CLUB CHALLENGE HONOURS: 2001, 2007 CHALLENGE CUP HONOURS: 1996, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 BBC SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR: 2006 LEAGUE LEADERS' SHIELD: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
"Unless you're willing to have a go, fail miserably, and have another go, success won't happen."
"In order to succeed, you must first be willing to fail."
"Dreams are extremely important. You can't do it unless you imagine it."
I really want to start playing rugby but the problem is I have never played before other than a few times in school, another problem is I would probably have to play open age, I'm unfit and wouldn't be of much use to a team.....time to say goodbye on a rugby career that hasnt started?
I really want to start playing rugby but the problem is I have never played before other than a few times in school, another problem is I would probably have to play open age, I'm unfit and wouldn't be of much use to a team.....time to say goodbye on a rugby career that hasnt started?
How old you mate?
My advice would be to play for a open age second team.
I really want to start playing rugby but the problem is I have never played before other than a few times in school, another problem is I would probably have to play open age, I'm unfit and wouldn't be of much use to a team.....time to say goodbye on a rugby career that hasnt started?
I'd advise you contact your nearest amateur club and talk to them directly. Not all players compete, regardless of age. Your fitness will increase as you train and play. So long as you are within the playable age range - as opposed to the age range for masters! - then you could find that your local club is happy to provide you with an opportunity. Remember, Saints have just given a chance to a 23 year old Irish former rugby union player. You may have to train with the younger guys to start with but that will depend on the club's approach.
Find a team that run a social rugby team at first, they'll just do a bit of tick and pass at training probably which will increase your fitness no end. There's plenty of team's around who play for a good laugh and the love of the game rather than a fully competitive match so just have a ring around the local clubs (Blackbrook, Thatto Heath, Pilks Recs, Haresfinch etc..) and see which one you like the sound of.
Find a team that run a social rugby team at first, they'll just do a bit of tick and pass at training probably which will increase your fitness no end. There's plenty of team's around who play for a good laugh and the love of the game rather than a fully competitive match so just have a ring around the local clubs (Blackbrook, Thatto Heath, Pilks Recs, Haresfinch etc..) and see which one you like the sound of.
Maybe we could arrange a social game against the pies board cherry & White.
SUPER LEAGUE WINNERS: 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006 WORLD CLUB CHALLENGE HONOURS: 2001, 2007 CHALLENGE CUP HONOURS: 1996, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 BBC SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR: 2006 LEAGUE LEADERS' SHIELD: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
"Unless you're willing to have a go, fail miserably, and have another go, success won't happen."
"In order to succeed, you must first be willing to fail."
"Dreams are extremely important. You can't do it unless you imagine it."
SUPER LEAGUE WINNERS: 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006 WORLD CLUB CHALLENGE HONOURS: 2001, 2007 CHALLENGE CUP HONOURS: 1996, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 BBC SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR: 2006 LEAGUE LEADERS' SHIELD: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
"Unless you're willing to have a go, fail miserably, and have another go, success won't happen."
"In order to succeed, you must first be willing to fail."
"Dreams are extremely important. You can't do it unless you imagine it."
SUPER LEAGUE WINNERS: 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006 WORLD CLUB CHALLENGE HONOURS: 2001, 2007 CHALLENGE CUP HONOURS: 1996, 1997, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 BBC SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR: 2006 LEAGUE LEADERS' SHIELD: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
"Unless you're willing to have a go, fail miserably, and have another go, success won't happen."
"In order to succeed, you must first be willing to fail."
"Dreams are extremely important. You can't do it unless you imagine it."