11. Safety. No, really—safety!
Rugby players don’t wear pads. And it’s a collision sport. But safety is a huge part of the sport and culture of rugby.
12. They’ll experience the incredible feeling of being part of a team
13. They will respect others, regardless of their decisions
Before respect for authority completely vanishes in the world, the last place it will be found is on the rugby field. When the referee makes a decision we disagree with, kids still call him “sir” and don’t talk back.
14. It helps to reduce stress
Exercise and other physical activity produce endorphins—chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers—and also improve the ability to sleep, which in turn reduces stress.
15. It could even go somewhere…
