Boy or girl, there’s a thriving community supporting touch rugby and rugby for kids in Singapore. The clubs welcome newcomers throughout the year for weekly training, regular inter-club tournaments and international trips. Kids learn teamwork, make new friends and have fun when playing the sport. From Centaurs Rugby to Dragons Rugby Club and Titans Rugby Football Club, here are a few great options to check out in Singapore!
Centaurs Rugby and Touch
Looking for a top-class rugby academy for your child? Centaurs is one of Singapore’s most established rugby and touch schools (it opened in 2002!) for boys and girls from three to 18. And it’s got incredible new premises to boot! Taking your junior rugby player to Sunday morning training is a breeze at Singapore American School’s campus in Woodlands, with aircon, coffee, Wi-Fi and yummy food and drinks for a post-training snack!
Beyond the fabulous facilities and buzzing community, it’s the rugby programme and experienced and professional full-time coaches that really earn the club rave reviews. With a focus on motor skill development, long-term athletic development and instilling a love for the sport, new players are quickly assimilated into the mix and encouraged to reach their potential – whether they’re there to keep fit with their friends or play competitively. There are no trials to join and Centaurs doesn’t only play their “best” players. This keeps the curriculum inclusive and accessible for all.
Other big drawcards are the separate girls rugby and touch programmes led by a female-only coaching team, along with the opportunity for competitive players to join overseas tours. In fact, many Centaurs alumni have gone on to play their sport professionally and represent their countries, most notably England rugby player Marcus Smith who ran out during the 2023 Rugby World Cup!
40 Woodlands Street 41, 738547
centaursgroup.com/our-sports/rugby
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Dragons Rugby Club in Singapore
Dragons Rugby Club is a Singapore-based not-for-profit junior rugby club for boys and girls aged three to 17. Offering both contact rugby and touch rugby, the club has grown to over 550 members and celebrated its 10th Anniversary in April 2021. Former Fiji national rugby captain Deacon Manu, who represented his country at the 2011 World Cup, is Dragons’ Head Coach. He oversees the club’s 50 plus coaches, most of whom are qualified with World Rugby Level 1 coaching certificates, as well as others who are certified with World Rugby Level 2 and referee qualifications. Working alongside Deacon is Angela Zheng, better known as Dickie, who represented Singapore in the 2008 Touch World Cup and has extensive playing and coaching experience.
Rugby for kids training is held on Saturday afternoons at UWCSEA (East), which has fantastic facilities, underground parking and a covered spectator area. The club competes in many local and overseas tournaments for kids sports and is an active member of Junior Rugby Clubs Singapore (JRCS). Register on the club’s website for a free trial session where you’ll get a very warm welcome.
Titans Rugby Football Club in Singapore
Looking for a club that offers rugby for kids? Titans Rugby Football Club is an all-inclusive club that welcomes boys and girls between the ages of three and 17 years. A family-oriented kids rugby club founded in 2013, its groups include Titans Tots, a parent-accompanied programme for toddlers, as well as Titans Minis and Titans Youths.
Titans RFC is a member of the Junior Rugby Clubs Singapore where players have the opportunity to participate in league matches throughout the year. The club has participated in both local and international tournaments. It’s also the only independent club offering kids rugby in Singapore with an established pathway to adult rugby. This is through Wanderers Rugby Football Club, Singapore’s most successful premier men’s rugby club. In fact, the majority of the dedicated Titans RFC volunteer coaches still play in Wanderers RFC.
Training is held on Sunday mornings at the facilities of UWCSEA Dover. Besides hard work and respect, the club values kids having fun most of all. Trials are complimentary.
Since 2018, Titans is the proud organiser of Ruck & Rumble. This rugby carnival is held in conjunction with the HSBC Singapore Rugby 7s.
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