Free Beginners Rugby Course in Malta
Always wanted to try rugby? Our free beginners course teaches you the game from scratch, with specialist coaches, a relaxed atmosphere and no experience needed.
- 100% free
- No experience needed
- Men & women 16+
- Birkirkara, Malta
The course at a glance
Everything you need to know before your first session.
- Who
- Men & women, 16+
- Cost
- 100% free
- Length
- 2–4 weeks, 2 sessions a week
- When
- Usually Tuesday & Thursday, after working hours
- Where
- St. Aloysius College Pitch, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Birkirkara
- Bring
- Studded boots (football boots are fine)
How the course works
We ease you in step by step, so you're never thrown in at the deep end.
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01
Non-contact basics
The course starts non-contact: you learn the basic skills and how the game works.
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02
Easing into contact
Contact is introduced slowly while we build up your conditioning for the sport.
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03
Joining the seniors
Towards the end of the course, you're bridged into our senior men's and women's squads.
Good to know
What do I need to bring?
Just a pair of studded boots. Football boots are ideal. That's all you need.
Who coaches the course?
The course is run by our specialist beginners' coaches. Sessions are fun and relaxed, and nobody takes it too seriously. Everyone starts from the same place.
When does the course run?
We run the beginners course in summer and just after Christmas. Dates are announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages and here on this page. In the meantime, see when and where the club trains.
Beginners course FAQ
The questions first-timers ask us most.
Do I need any rugby experience?
No. The course is built for complete beginners. Our specialist beginners' coaches start from the very basics, and nobody expects you to know the rules on day one.
Is the beginners course really free?
Yes, the beginners course is 100% free. There is no fee to take part.
Do I need to be fit to start?
No. The course eases you in gradually and builds up your conditioning for the sport as it goes, so you get fitter as you learn.
Is there tackling from day one?
No. The course starts non-contact. Contact is introduced slowly over the following sessions, once you have the basics and feel comfortable.
What happens after the course?
Towards the end of the course, beginners are bridged into our senior men's and women's squads, so you can keep training and playing with the club.
How old do I need to be?
The beginners course is for men and women aged 16 and over. For children, have a look at our Youth Academy.
Ask about the beginners course
Send us a message and one of the beginners' coaches will reply by email. Tell us a little about yourself, and whether you've played any sport before.
Prefer to talk? Call 7704 2379 or email [email protected].