The under 10’s and 11’s run as a combined squad and train every Sunday morning at Sittingbourne Rugby Club between 10.00am – 12.00pm

The under 11’s play non competitive matches against other local teams which are usually combined with a joint training session. They also play in the Kent, Canterbury, Medway and other festivals.

The latest fixture list is always on the website here.

• Rugby boots

  Ground zero for rugby kit. Absolutely essential. Can’t you just wear football boots? Well, possibly – but while rugby boots look a bit like football boots, if they’ve got the wrong sort of studs, they can cause injuries and make you very unpopular. So just to be clear, the RFU (Rugby’s ruling body) has set out some very firm rules. Basically, a rugby stud should usually be made of rubber or a metal like aluminium, not longer than 21mm, at least 10mm across at the end and with no burrs or sharp edges.You’ll hear some people saying they play with plastic studs or blades, but it’s worth knowing that the referee WILL check studs for safety before every match, and if he’s not happy with yours, you won’t be allowed to play. What’s more, blades are unlikely to give you enough grip to push your opponents off the ball or change direction at speed, anyway. So it’s worth investing in a pair that will protect you, your team mates and your opponents. To avoid any doubt, go for designs specifically labelled as “rugby boots”.

• Mouthguard

  Another absolute essential – at some point you will get a whack in the mouth playing rugby. It’s unavoidable. But what IS avoidable is an expensive dentist’s repair bill. Not only that, but gumshields are proven to prevent concussion in the tackle, by adding a layer of cushioning between the teeth. So buy the closest size to fit your mouth, then follow the instructions on the packaging to make it a snug, safe fit.

• Rugby shorts
  

  These need to be made of tougher material than for other sports – if they get ripped it could be embarrassing! So make sure you specifically ask for “rugby shorts”.

• Rugby Training top

  Your match shirt will be provided by your coach, but for training games you’ll need a shirt or top made from tough, tear-resistant material.

• Rugby socks

  Team socks are available from our shop.

• Water Bottle.

Optional.

• Headguard
  

  Some forwards (and also the odd back) wear a scrum cap to protect against cuts and to shield the ears from injury in the scrum, rucks or the tackle. On the other hand, some players feel it makes them less aware of what’s going on around them, and most happily play their whole careers without one, so it’s really a personal choice whether you wear one. Nobody will think less of you whether you have a scrum cap or not.

• Ankle supports
  

  Useful if you’re in the forwards. A kick on the ankle bone can make your eyes water! If you choose to wear them though, they must be under the socks and no more than a third of the length of your shin.

• + 3 player scrum – strike, no push
• Ruck and maul – 2 support players per team
• Kicking – no fly hack
• Max numbers – 9
• Max Pitch Size(m) – 60×43
• Max mins per half – 20
• Max mins per day – 70

£77.50 Yearly Membership. Monthly payment options are available