WHAT IS RUGBY UNION?

Rugby Union is a 15-a-side game played on a 100m long pitch with 2 sets of posts and a dead-ball area at each end.

The objective of the game is to cross the opposition’s try line and score a 'try' worth 5 points and then take a 'conversion' over the posts for an additional 2 points. 

In both attack and defence you are using means of a physical nature against your opponents, in attack trying to gain ground and in defence give them as little ground to play with.

The winner is simply the team with the most points at the end of an 80-minute game. 

All are welcome; whether you're an experienced player or have never played the game before. We are a friendly, sociable club that train hard and play hard. We play BUCS matches most Wednesdays as well as tournaments and friendlies throughout the year against other clubs and universities.
 

HOW MANY TEAMS DO WE HAVE?

  • Women's 1st (BUCS South East Tier 2)

RECENT HONOURS

  • Essex Blades Student Coach of the Year - Rosie Kay - 2017/18
  • Essex Blades Club of the Year - 2017/18
  • Women's 1st - BUCS South East 3B Winners - 2018/19
  • Essex Blades Gold Standard Club - 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25
  • Club of the Year - 2020/21
  • Women's 1st - BUCS South East 2A 2nd Place - 2024/25

GET STARTED

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed in the tab above with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

To get involved, all you need is a gumshield and a pair of Rugby/Football boots.

TRAINING TIMES

CLUB TRAINING

Monday

6-7:30PM

Training Grids

 All playing members welcome

CLUB TRAINING

Friday

6-7:30PM

Training Grids

 All playing members welcome

 

LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO PLAY?

Through Essex Sport, we also offer different ways to play the sports you love. Join our Social Rugby Touch Active session, by booking your place via the Essex Sport App!

SOCIAL RUGBY TOUCH UNION

Tuesday

6-7PM

STP (Astro)

 Non-contact rugby incorporating fitness and games. All abilities are welcome, so come and enjoy an hour of touch rugby and have fun!

Upcoming events

Women's Rugby Come & Try Session
3rd October 6pm - 7:30pm
Sports Fields
Essex Blades Women's Rugby Come & Try Sessions
Women's Rugby Come & Try Session
6th October 5:30pm - 7pm
Sports Fields
Essex Blades Women's Rugby Come & Try Sessions
Women's Rugby Come & Try Session
10th October 6pm - 7:30pm
Sports Fields
Essex Blades Women's Rugby Come & Try Sessions

Committee

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Welfare Officer

Alumni Officer

Fundraising Officer

Health and Safety Officer

Publicity and Communications Officer

Secretary

Social Secretary

Volunteering Officer

JOIN CLUB

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

Please contact the group committee if you have any queries about which membership is right for you.

Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University of Essex) purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes. Memberships are manually uploaded to the Essex Sport system so it may take up to 5 working days before you can book onto your sessions via the Essex Sport app.

Should you have any problems please email blades@essex.ac.uk

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