Information for New Players

Welcome to the UCLA Women's Rugby Football Club! This page is here to answer commonly asked questions.

Why should I join?

Rugby players are a unique breed, and an excellent group of friends. As a rookie, you will be matched up with a returning player—your "vet"—who is dedicated to acting as your "big sister" away from home. She will look out for you, answer your questions, and help make your experience with UCLA Women's Rugby as enjoyable as possible.

What's the time commitment?

Practice times will change every quarter depending on field availability. However, ideally we will have two to three practices a week with additional, optional fitness sessions. Games and tournaments will occur on weekends.

What will I need to play?

New players should obtain two pieces of equipment as soon as possible: cleats and a mouthguard. Soccer cleats are fine, however you may find later that you will need metal cleats. Returning players can help with ordering those. Eventually you will need team shorts and socks too, but we will take care of that later. For practices, wear something that is comfortable and which you won't mind getting dirty.

More questions?

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to ask. We hope to see you out there on the pitch!