Culture. Community. Rugby.

What is rugby?

“Rugby is a global sport with serious reach — played in more than 135 countries and growing every year. It can be played in a flag, touch, or tackle format. It’s fast, physical, and built on teamwork, drawing millions into its nonstop, high‑energy style of play. From established rugby nations to rising new programs, the sport’s footprint keeps expanding, proving that rugby’s spirit travels anywhere.”

Infographic showing global rugby participation growth. It highlights that in 2023, active registered female players increased by 37%, and male players increased by 26%. The image features two circular charts with icons of a woman and a man at the center, and silhouettes of a female and male rugby player in the background. The data indicates a target of 10 million global rugby players by 2025, with a current growth from 8.46 million players in 2023. The source is cited as World Rugby.

Rugby is for both girls and boys!

Pie chart showing the distribution of the world's rugby players by country, including France, South Africa, England, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Argentina, Japan, United States, Fiji, and other nations.

rugby is currently PLayed in around 135 countries