Rugby Australia is excited to grow children's lifelong love of sport by partnering with Sporting Schools to get students active, engaged and having fun.
We are thrilled to be a part of this sporting journey and to be working closely with Australia’s schools, teachers, coaches and parents to nurture the next generation’s commitment and love of sport now, and into the future.

Get into Rugby

Get into Rugby is a fun and inclusive program which provides students with the skills and core values required to play all formats of rugby. The Program includes a mix of activities and modified games to introduce participants to Rugby in a fun, safe and inclusive environment that is suitable for all skill levels and experience.
Get into Rugby Program for students with intellectual disability or autism
The Get into Rugby Program for students with intellectual disability or autism has been designed by Rugby Australia in partnership with Special Olympics Australia to support the delivery of safe, inclusive rugby experiences within special education environments.
Rugby Australia’s coaches are purposefully trained and provided with resources to adapt activities to suit the needs of participating students, ensuring that all students receive a fun, engaging, and memorable experience.
Play 7s

Play 7s is aimed at upper Primary and Secondary students that are interested in learning the specific skills and competencies on how to play Rugby 7s. The program introduces students to a fun, fast format of rugby. Sessions include a mix of Rugby 7s skills, modified match play and game practice.
Tri Tag Ruby

Tri Tag Rugby is a new and exciting tag-based rugby union game.
Tri Tag Rugby uses an innovative three-tag stretchable tagging belt to simulate match play in a safe, non-contact environment, providing a softer introduction to the game whilst supporting participant’s physical, psychological, social, and cognitive skill development.

Package Options
There are several different packages which can be tailored to suit your school’s needs.
Coach delivered programs:
- Get into Rugby
- Play 7s
- Tri Tag Rugby
*Teacher delivered programs:
- Get into Rugby
- Tri Tag Rugby
* Development officer/coach is required to attend at least the first session of teacher delivered programs. Teachers must be suitably qualified as outlined in the 'Who can deliver?' tab.
Equipment
Rugby Australia provides schools with flexible and extensive equipment options to complement their Sporting Schools experience and to support the ongoing participation in Rugby.
In addition to equipment packs, schools can purchase a variety of equipment items.
Please contact Rugby Australia for further information or assistance in purchasing any of the items outlined below.
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Teachers
Teachers can deliver Get into Rugby Schools, Tri Tag Rugby and Play 7s in the Sporting Schools program by meeting the requirements below.
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Rugby AU SMART Rugby course;
- Rugby AU Coaching Kids Rugby course; and
- Approval from your state rugby union office.
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver rugby union in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Rugby AU SMART Rugby course;
- Rugby AU Coaching Kids Rugby course; and
- Approval from your state/territory rugby union office.
Coaching Providers
Rugby Australia coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and bookings and works with each Rugby Union State/Territory body to engage with accredited program deliverers and coaching providers. For further information please contact Rugby Australia or your State/Territory Rugby Union office.
Rugby Australia Resources
Rugby Australia has developed a suite of resources to support the delivery of high quality, participant-centred experiences within the Sporting Schools programs.
Resources include program specific activities, curricula, and coaching videos and are available at Get into Rugby School.
Rugby Australia
Contact: Francesca Bull
Email: francesca.bull@rugby.com.au
Phone: 0490 190 631