Tag: Grassroots Sports Development
New Basketball Players Quit After Just a Few Sessions
New basketball players across the UK are quitting the sport after just a few sessions, according to a recent survey by Sports England. The...
Basketball Fights for Spotlight in UK’s Sports Scene
Basketball is battling for greater visibility in the UK's sports landscape, where it remains overshadowed by traditional sports like football and rugby. Despite growing...
New Players Fear Joining Established Netball Teams
New players are increasingly hesitant to join established netball teams across the UK, citing intimidation and a lack of inclusivity as primary concerns. This...
Rugby’s Fitness Potential Left Untapped Despite Growing Popularity
Despite rugby's global popularity, touch rugby remains an underutilised fitness option, with only 15% of the sport's 8.9 million participants in England engaging in...
Rugby’s Fitness Potential Left Untapped Despite Growing Popularity
Despite rugby's global popularity, touch rugby remains an underutilised fitness option, with only 15% of the sport's 8.9 million participants in England engaging in...
Rugby Media Overlooks Touch Rugby’s Rising Popularity
Despite its growing participation rates, touch rugby struggles for visibility in mainstream rugby media, overshadowed by its more established counterpart, rugby union. With over...
Rugby Media Overlooks Touch Rugby’s Rising Popularity
Despite its growing participation rates, touch rugby struggles for visibility in mainstream rugby media, overshadowed by its more established counterpart, rugby union. With over...
Rugby Media Overlooks Touch Rugby’s Rising Popularity
Despite its growing participation rates, touch rugby struggles for visibility in mainstream rugby media, overshadowed by its more established counterpart, rugby union. With over...
Touch Rugby Coaches Criticised for Overemphasising Games in Training” (66 chars)
Touch rugby coaches across the UK are facing criticism for prioritising game time over skill development in training sessions. The trend, highlighted by the...
UK Touch Rugby Clubs Battle to Attract New Players in 2024
UK touch rugby clubs are facing an uphill battle to attract new players in 2024, with many struggling to replace departing members and grow...
UK Touch Rugby Clubs Battle to Attract New Players in 2024
UK touch rugby clubs are facing an uphill battle to attract new players in 2024, with many struggling to replace departing members and grow...
UK Rugby Unions Tackle Awareness Gap to Boost Touch Rugby Growth
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) are addressing a significant awareness gap that has hindered the growth of touch...
Schools Overlook Rugby League in PE Lessons
Rugby league remains significantly underrepresented in British school physical education curriculums, despite its growing popularity among young people. The sport, which boasts over 400,000...
Rugby League’s Grassroots Struggle for Media Spotlight
Community rugby league clubs across England and Wales are fighting for media attention, with grassroots coverage shrinking to just 3% of total rugby league...
Rugby League Fails to Share Grassroots Stories
Rugby League is facing criticism for its failure to effectively share the stories of its grassroots community, leaving thousands of volunteers and amateur players...
Rugby League Fails to Share Grassroots Stories
Rugby League is facing criticism for its failure to effectively share the stories of its grassroots community, leaving thousands of volunteers and amateur players...
Rugby League Fails to Share Grassroots Stories
Rugby League is facing criticism for its failure to effectively share the stories of its grassroots community, leaving thousands of volunteers and amateur players...
Rugby League Fails to Draw Female Players in 2024
Despite targeted campaigns and growing female participation in other sports, rugby league in England has failed to significantly attract women players in 2024. With...
Rugby League Fails to Engage Women in 2024
Rugby League England reported a mere 3% increase in female participation in 2024, with just 12,000 registered female players across the country. The sport...
Women Seek More Rugby Clubs Amid Sport’s Growth
Across the UK, women are encountering significant barriers to joining rugby clubs, despite the sport's rapidly growing popularity among female athletes. With only 115...













