About
We have a broad range of opportunities to get involved in rugby union at The University of Manchester with everything from drop in sessions to high level university competition with our University of Manchester Men’s Rugby Union Club and University of Manchester Women’s Rugby Union Club.
All the information you need to know about rugby union should be here but if you do have any further questions, we would love to hear from you.
Sporticipate Sessions
Our recreational sport offer is entitled Sporticipate, and is the entry level programme for all students and staff at The University of Manchester.
All sessions, programmes and events are open to all abilities, specifically people who are new to the activity or complete beginners. All sessions provide equipment and the sessions are facilitated by the UoM Sport Workforce.
Sportcipate runs a full weekly drop in timetable, structured blocks of ‘Learn To’ coached sessions and regular large scale events. All are either free or at very low cost, which helps you stay fit and active during your time on campus.
Sport League Sessions
Sport Leagues are a great way to play the sport you love in a friendly social environment. There are longstanding teams and sports that have a great tradition in the Campus Leagues which you can be part of. However, there is always space for new teams!
Our entries can come from societies, courses and halls entering competitions in addition to groups of friends coming together to forms teams to take part in our weekly activities.
Booking activities with friends
We have lots of availability across the day to play sports at our facilities across the city. You can book at our facilities at a time to suit you with a group of friends.
We have bookings for different activites at the Armitage Sports Centre or at Sugden Sports Centre giving you flexibility on when you play. Facilities can be booked online for sessions but if you have any additional questions, you can contact the facilities for support.
Sporticipate information
Find out more about our sporticipate sessions and activities.
League information
Find out more about our leagues and how to enter.
Book Armitage
Book facilities at the Armitage Sports Centre on Fallowfield Campus.
Book Sugden
Book facilities at the Sugden Sports Centre on Oxford Road in the City Centre.
Women’s Rugby Union Club
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University of Manchester Women’s Rugby club welcomes all, whether you’re an experienced player or have never even picked up a rugby ball before! Our 3 teams cater to different abilities with space for everyone to have fun and improve as players. We’re also an incredibly sociable bunch so what better way to make friends than by learning a completely new sport together (and of course our weekly socials)! |
Club Philosophy
| UMWRFC is a club based on the philosophy ‘work hard, play hard.’ referring to our hard work in training, during matches, and our extensive social calendar! |
Club Training Times and Venues
| 1XV (Northern Tier 1), 2XV (Northern Tier 3), Development |
Teams
4 teams competing in BUCS.
Club Memberships
Membership details will be confirmed soon.
Contact Women's Rugby Union Club
Get in touch with the club and see how you can get involved.
Find out more
Find out more about our clubs and what we do at the University of Manchester.
Men’s Rugby Union Club
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UMRFC is one of the largest clubs at UoM with approximately 90 members. Every Wednesday we field 3 sides at varying standards across the BUCS tiers and we train at least twice a week with a gym/fitness session on Friday’s. We also run a development team who play games in campus league on Sunday’s. This is an opportunity for players who didn’t make the BUCS teams to play rugby throughout the year. Our committee members attend each of the fixtures, therefore stand out performers are then invited to training and selected for BUCS Wednesday fixtures. We place a huge emphasis on inclusivity within the club across all 3 teams creating a diverse family environment. This positive environment encourages members to succeed on the pitch and make friendships easily off the pitch. In order for friendships to develop away from the pitch we hold weekly socials after games on Wednesday’s, where all members across all teams and year groups have a chance to mix. If you would like to know more about UMRFC or are looking to join and want to come for pre-season, please do not hesitate to contact Harry or Conor any time.
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Club Philosophy
| As a club we aim to have all 3 sides playing in the highest BUCS leagues possible in the near future. To achieve this we focus on training hard throughout the year, with a huge emphasis on strength and conditioning, to take our game to the next level. One way we do this is by running weekly strength sessions. Not only do we want our BUCS sides performing, we try to maintain a strong link with the Development team to provide opportunities for players to develop their rugby skills and reach the next level. In conjunction with performances on-field, we strive to provide students with a club they feel comfortable within. The club also presents a great opportunity to meet new people outside of their University accommodation or course. |
Club Training Times and Venues
Training times and venues will be confirmed soon.
Teams
| 1st XV – BUCS Northern 1A |
| 2nd XV – BUCS Northern 2A |
| 3rd XV – BUCS Northern 4A |
Club Memberships
Membership details will be confirmed soon.
Contact Men's Rugby Union Club
Get in touch with the club and see how you can get involved.
Find out more
Find out more about our clubs and what we do at the University of Manchester.
Further information
Sport and Activities
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Contact Us
+44 (0)161 529 4444
sport@manchester.ac.uk
