Rugby League is an exciting, fast-paced full contact sport. The sport originated in 1895 after 21 Northern clubs broke away from the Rugby Football Union over “broken-time” payments for players who missed work to play. The name Rugby Football League was adopted in 1922.
The full game is played with 13-a-side and teams have 6 tackles to score before possession is handed over. Teams can run and kick forwards, and pass backwards to advance down the field to score tries.
who can play rugby league?
The short answer is anyone!
At Brighton & Hove Rugby League, we offer a range of different formats. Our Men’s and Women’s teams offer full contact Rugby League, but we also run weekly non-contact sessions and options for a variety of schools and junior players to be involved.
WHY Rugby league is a great sport to play
Rugby League is a great sport to play to develop physical fitness and strength, as well as being great for mental health. But because it’s such a tough sport to play, it also helps create amazing friendships among team mates. It’s a sport built on respect and will help develop discipline and resilience.