Project Rugby
What is Project Rugby?
- Project Rugby is run by Prem Rugby in collaboration with England Rugby and Gallagher UK and is designed to increase participation in the game
- Delivered by community staff from Prem Rugby’s 10 shareholder clubs at more than 200 schools across England
- Engages thousands of participants per year
Purpose
- Increasing rugby participation
- Reaching new audiences
- Increasing participation in a school setting
- Getting young people playing rugby by creating and sustaining playing opportunities in non-traditional rugby schools
2025/26 goals
- 10,000 new participants
- 200 schools engaged
- 100 teachers trained through Touchline Academy
- 10% of participants sustaining playing
Introduce rugby to your school with Project Rugby’s fun and inclusive sessions delivered by professional coaches from our Exeter Chiefs Community team.
The award-winning programme was created to introduce as many young people as possible to rugby so they can reap the many benefits of playing the sport.
From fair play to team work, listening and learning, rugby teaches essential skills they will take through life. It builds respect, discipline, determination and integrity
Coaching staff from our Exeter Chiefs Community team will work closely with teaching staff at schools within the South West to deliver Project Rugby sessions.
Schools can access an initial six weeks of Project Rugby sessions that can be seamlessly integrated into PE lessons or delivered as an extra-curricular programme. Teacher coaching will also be provided to build the skills and confidence so rugby can become a regular fixture at the school.
Contact
The programme is aimed at Primary and Secondary Schools and Special Education schools. If you are interested in having this programme at your school or organisation please contact:
