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Give A Ruck It’s time to challenge the stigma of mental health in the sport of rugby. It’s time to show that we do....

For all the players, coaches, club members, volunteers or fans that feel like nobody cares.

30/09/2026

🏉 “For me, rugby is a safe place.”

Sometimes, when things feel difficult, the instinct can be to withdraw and shut yourself away.

But one of the first steps can simply be getting yourself around people who support you.

For many of us, rugby can provide exactly that.

Your teammates. Your coaches. Your mates. Your club. The people who know you, notice when you’re not yourself and can sit with you when things feel tough.

You don’t have to have the right words. You don’t have to explain everything. Sometimes just being around people is a good place to start.

And if you need more support, talk to someone you trust — a teammate, coach, captain, friend, family member or club welfare officer. You can also reach out to professional support.
💚 Samaritans: 116 123 — free, 24/7
💚 Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 — free, confidential support
💚 Immediate danger: Call 999 or go to A&E.

Let’s keep making rugby a place where people feel safe enough to say, “I’m struggling.”

Get around your people. Check in. Talk. Listen. Look out for each other. 🏉💚

This World Su***de Prevention Day, let’s be part of the conversation. Notice when someone’s behaviour changes.Check in w...
10/09/2026

This World Su***de Prevention Day, let’s be part of the conversation.

Notice when someone’s behaviour changes.
Check in when something doesn’t feel right.
Ask the question.
Listen without judgement.

Don’t feel you have to have all the answers.
You don’t need to be a mental health professional to make a difference.

You just need to care enough to ask and be willing to listen.

Because in rugby, we say “we’ve got your back.”
Let’s make sure we mean it.

Let’s show that we really .

Start the conversation. Break the stigma. Look out for your team.

If you or someone you know needs someone to listen, Samaritans are available free, day or night, on 116 123.

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We talk about the knocks. We talk about the injuries. We talk about the wins and the losses.But do we talk honestly abou...
07/09/2026

We talk about the knocks. We talk about the injuries. We talk about the wins and the losses.

But do we talk honestly about how we’re actually doing?

Rugby is built on trust, connection and having your teammates’ backs. That shouldn’t stop when the conversation gets difficult.

Creating psychological safety in rugby means creating an environment where players, coaches, volunteers and everyone involved in the club feel able to say:
💬 “I’m struggling.”
💬 “I’m not okay.”
💬 “I need some help.”
💬 “Something’s been bothering me.”
…without fear of being judged, ridiculed or seen as weak.

5 things rugby clubs can do to tackle stigma:
1️⃣ Make talking normal
Don’t wait for a crisis. Build regular conversations about mental wellbeing into training, team meetings and club life.

2️⃣ Train your coaches
Coaches are often the first people to notice when something has changed. Give them the confidence and skills to start a supportive conversation. If your club would like mental health to first aid training drop us a message.

3️⃣ Challenge the banter
Rugby culture can be brilliant — but jokes and “just having a laugh” can sometimes stop people from speaking up. Call out language that reinforces the idea that asking for help is weakness.

4️⃣ Create clear routes to support
Make sure players and club members know who they can speak to and where they can go for further support. Don’t make someone who is struggling figure it out alone.

5️⃣ Lead from the top
Club committees, coaches and senior players set the tone. When leaders openly acknowledge mental health and model honest conversations, it gives everyone else permission to do the same.

🏉 A strong club isn’t one where nobody struggles.
It’s one where people know they don’t have to struggle alone.

Let’s start those important conversations. Let’s show we


01/09/2026

The first of our interview series from this year’s rugby 7s tournament.

Lewis Bradley from tells us what rugby means to him.

Be part of the conversation. Do you ?

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2026 Women’s tournament winners Okehampton RFC Women Runners up - Launceston Ladies 📸 STUDIO LEE
05/08/2026

2026 Women’s tournament winners
Okehampton RFC Women

Runners up - Launceston Ladies

📸 STUDIO LEE

2026 Men’s Tournament Winners Runner’s up We Are One - Supporting mental health in sports 📸 STUDIO LEE
05/08/2026

2026 Men’s Tournament Winners


Runner’s up We Are One - Supporting mental health in sports

📸 STUDIO LEE

03/08/2026

Launceston Ladies Rugby Team and Launceston Rugby Club's Castles were at the Give A Ruck 7s tournament at Launceston Rugby Club. The ladies made it to the final but sadly couldn't convert to the win.

A huge THANK YOU to every team, player, volunteer, supporter, official and spectator who helped make the 2026 Give A Ruc...
03/08/2026

A huge THANK YOU to every team, player, volunteer, supporter, official and spectator who helped make the 2026 Give A Ruck 7s such an incredible day.

This tournament has always been about more than rugby. It’s about bringing people together, creating conversations, supporting one another in lonely times and proving that our rugby community really does

A few special thank yous are definitely deserved...

🎙️ Jack Jack Nugent – thank you for keeping the tournament flowing and bringing the atmosphere all day with your fantastic commentary.

🏉 Launceston Rugby Club – thank you for being such fantastic hosts and providing a brilliant venue for the tournament.

💚 FCN – thank you for partnering with us as our chosen charity and for the incredible work you do supporting rural communities.

💜 Georgia’s Voice – thank you for joining us and helping to raise awareness around mental health.

🤝 We Are One - Supporting mental health in sports – thank you for your continued support and for the continued collaboration.

📸 Bethan Jones Creative & Lucy Beacham – thank you for capturing the day so brilliantly and helping share the story through your amazing photography and media coverage.

⏰ for brilliantly officiating and helping to ensure the tournament ran smoothly.

⛑️ Launceston Voluntary First Aid Service for ensuring players were looked after and providing medical assistance throughout the whole day.

And finally, thank you to everyone who volunteered behind the scenes. Events like this simply couldn’t happen without you.

🏆 Congratulations to all of our award winners!
🥇 Men’s Champions: �🥇 Women’s Champions: Okehampton RFC Women �💚 Give A Ruck Choice Award: Ventnor Rugby Club - Ventnor RFC but with a special mention also going to Devon Deaf Rugby for their camaraderie as a team.

Finally to , who undoubtedly stole the show as our Best Dressed Team! 👏🎉

This is only the beginning! 📸🎥

Keep an eye on our social channels over the coming weeks as we’ll be sharing plenty more photos, videos and highlights from an unforgettable day.

Thank you all for helping us show that rugby is about so much more than the game 🖤💚🏉

03/08/2026

Give A Ruck hosted a 7s tournament at Launceston Rugby Club to raise awareness of mental health in rugby. Here's an interview with Give A Ruck's founder, Tessa

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