Women's Rugby Union
Welcome to the University Women's Rugby Union team
Want to try a new hobby or further develop your abilities? Women’s Rugby Union offers a unique sporting opportunity. We accept ladies of any skill level offering opportunities to develop your talents and fitness no matter the experience. So, whether you're looking to pursue rugby or simply want to make friends, we'd love to meet you!
Competitive
LUWRU 1st and 2nd teams compete in British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) every Wednesday. Our 1st team has been promoted and now competes in the BUCS Northern Premiership. Our Women’s 2nd team also maintained their position in the Northern 3A. We have also started a development 3rd team for the 2024/25 academic year.
We also compete in Varsity, Christie Cup, and socially in 7's tournaments.
We train at Jericho Sports Grounds on Mondays on the 3G and at Wyncote Sports Grounds on Fridays on 3G and grass pitches and have two dedicated coaches.
Performance
The rugby 1st team is dedicated to becoming skillful and fit to ensure they are competitive in division 1 in the BUCS league. They have strength and conditioning training each week as well as several training sessions run by their coach. They travel all over the north of England and hope to consolidate their position in division 1 this season.
Social events
Although rugby is our prime focus, the team’s social side is just as important. With regular nights out every Wednesday, wacky fancy dress, annual dinners and an overseas tour, the social life is one of the best things about the university experience. Once a month we take part in the Athletic Union fancy dress nights which is known to be the best night in our social calendar and exclusive to sports teams.
For more details about joining our Rugby Union club, contact us today.
The Athletic Union
The Athletic Union (AU) is a student lead union founded in 1884. The AU consists of competitive sports clubs representing the University in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). The AU also provides opportunities for social sports with over 132 teams across three sports.
Being an AU member is a great way to stay active, develop management and leadership skills and meet people.
Other benefits include:
- Representation within the Sport Liverpool department through the elected student AU executive committee
- Elite personal accident insurance cover
- Access to physiotherapy treatment at our Sports injuries clinic
- Priority access to AU social events
- Financial support at representative level
- Subsidised support to coaching an officials courses
- Eligibility for colours and blues award.
The initial cost of the AU membership is £60 and this will allow you to join one club. If you wish to join multiple clubs, the cost for each club is £24 thereafter.