Established in early 2007, RUGGERBUGS is a multi-award winning, fun, and exciting motor skills development programme based around non-contact rugby for girls and boys, from walking to seven years.

RUGGERBUGS provides a fun, safe and non-competitive indoor environment for your child to enjoy a weekly activity, develop their early years skills, make new friends, and evolve a love of sport.

The unique RUGGERBUGS “Head Start” programme assists with your child’s Early Years Foundation Stage development and centres on developing basic motor skills through running, jumping, throwing, and catching games. Along with the basic fundamental skills of tag rugby important life skills are gently introduced and developed throughout the programme ensuring your child not only benefits from increased stamina but also confidence and self-esteem all of which are vital for a healthy lifestyle and ensures that your child can move into mini rugby or any other sport with ease.

RUGGERBUGS guarantees that through regular attendance, you will see a marked improvement in your child’s physical, social, and cognitive development.

Innovative in developing toddler rugby RUGGERBUGS remains a family business working closely with you to ensure your child receives the best playing experience.

The first toddler rugby activity to be fully accredited by an independent children’s activity expert RUGGERBUGS leads the way in setting the benchmark for children's activities and giving you peace of mind when choosing an activity for child.

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