Walking Rugby, supported by Rollover, ABUHB and sponsored by Centerprise International, takes place every week at the home of the Dragons.
RODNEY PARADE SESSION:
Where: Dragons RFC, Rodney Parade, Newport
When: Every Tuesday: 1pm - 2pm
Walking Rugby Explained:
- It is a fun team game
- Accessible to people of all ages and abilities
- Non-contact, slower paced version of rugby
- Participate, compete and most importantly, enjoy
Walking Rugby Benefits - Improved:
- Physical health
- Well-being
- Self Esteem
- Relaxation
- Social Inclusion
- Positivity
- Concentration
- Motivation
For more details contact karen.hopkins@dragonsrfc.wales
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DRAGONS PHOENIX & ASTRO
Through the support of Astro, we have been able to provide our Homeless provision with branded rugby balls for training & match days.
Mike Sage, Dragons Head of Community, commenting on the partnership said, “We are delighted to be working with our good friends from Astro again this season and many thanks for provide our Community and Inclusion team with the tools to inspire our Dragons Family.
“With the continual growth of our Inclusion provisions, Astro’s support is so valuable in providing our size 4 Rugby Balls, which allows us to inspire our Dragons Family through our sporting, educational and inclusion activations. Whether it’s practicing our skills, co-ordination or playing games, Astro is at the heart of developing our hands.
“Pass, catch, kick or run, with an Astro ball, it’s always fun”.
DRAGONS PHOENIX BECOME DRAGONS WALKING RUGBY
Our Dragons Homeless tugby ream was set-up in the 2015/16 season - a walking/touch rugby team made up homeless or previously homeless people. The team went from strength to strength, providing many memorable moments.
In consultation with players, coaches & partner, we re-branded to ‘Dragons Phoenix’, to take away the stigma of the name ‘Homelessness’ from participants when they were playing regular fixtures.
Phoenix symbolises, rising from the flames as a winner, beating all life challenges and defeating hard times, which capsulate our ethos towards this provision perfectly.
The Dragons Phoenix team was combined with the Dragons Walking provision in 2024 - working together to give opportunities for all.
