Top 5 Benefits of Playing Rugby!

Rugby offers a vast range of benefits and not just physical ones, it also has the ability to enhance social interaction, improve your state of mind and even mould you into a more improved version of yourself! Who would have thought that such a vigorous contact sport could offer so many benefits, to find out more continue reading for our Top 5 Benefits of Playing Rugby!

1. Social
Rugby is not just a sport it’s a way of life, ask anyone who plays it. Being part of a team gives you a sense of belonging like nowhere else. From having drinks at the end of a match to partaking in club socials, a rugby player will never be far from a social occasion. Rugby clubs are welcoming, communal environments always looking for new members, whether you’re looking to play or not, you’ll find yourself fitting in, in no time!

2. Fitness
No matter what level you play, rugby will always test your fitness. Whether it be your strength, agility, power, speed or cardiovascular endurance, it will certainly provide a challenge! From training to game playing, all the above areas of your fitness will be put through the mill, and over time you’ll find them gradually improving.

3. Mental
Being a valued member of a rugby team, or any team for that matter, can be hugely beneficial to your state of mind. Training and playing with a group of friends can really help you move towards a much more positive state of mind. Also, like any exercise, playing rugby will help release endorphins, the group of hormones secreted in your brain and nervous system which are responsible for your feelings of excitement and satisfaction.

4. Self confidence
Interacting and communicating with a close group of friends who are also your teammates can readily improve your confidence, especially if you’re young and seeking to make friends. Growing as a player and hearing praises from your coaches and fellow teammates will also most likely give you the encouragement and self-belief needed in other walks of life.

5. Discipline
In rugby there are many rules which keep you on your toes, and learning to not break these requires discipline. If you don’t have it, don’t worry as that will soon come with time. With discipline comes respect in rugby; treating the referee in the correct manner is perhaps challenging at times but is a crucial part of the game. A disciplined rugby player is a respectful person.

These 5 points above are just the beginning. Once you start playing you will discover many more and you’ll wonder why you didn’t at least try this out earlier -so what are you waiting for, get stuck in! No matter your age, shape or athletic ability, why not pay a visit to your local rugby club and see if it’s something for you? Once you get into it, I promise you’ll never look back! Check out England Rugby for further info. Tried rugby before? Tell us what you think about it below, on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Matthew Maynard

Matthew is both a keen rugby player and health and fitness enthusiast. An English Literature graduate, he's also pursuing a career in writing. Alongside developing articles for Keep Fit Kingdom, he plies his skills writing freelance for an academic journal.

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