Rugby League
What is rugby league?
As a sport, rugby league aims to be diverse, inclusive, and deliver positive social impact to all participants. The School Games formats encompass a variety of playing styles and are supported by resources to develop players, officials, leaders, and teachers alike.
Rugby league is built on teamwork and respect, and develops lifelong skills that contribute to positive individual development. It can be played as a full, semi, or non-contact game. Team sizes can vary from 5 to 13-players per team and pitch sizes can vary from small (15m x 15m) up to full size. The sport has established community playing opportunities for boys, girls, wheelchair, and physical and learning disability participants alongside a host of social non-competitive offers. All you need to play is a ball and a safe space!
Find out more about how to play rugby league formats.
Equipment needed
- A variety of rugby balls
- Bibs
- Cones / pitch markings
- Pitch space
Get involved
The School Games is inclusive to all young people and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved, either within school, against other local schools, or at county or regional level.
School Games Organisers
School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.
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Learn more about the School Games formats suitable for rugby league competitions: