Is rugby dangerous for a child my boy is 8?

Question

Is rugby dangerous for a child my boy is 8?

Answer 1

At the age of 8 they normally play "Tag" or "Touch" rugby. There are no line outs, uncontested scrums and do not tackle, 2 of my boys have played since they were 8 and still do now at 17 and 14!

NOT tag rugby, that is, but RUGBY

Answer 2

All sport carries a relative risk of injury,  As your boy grows older he will learn and improve technique which should stand him in good stead for reducing injury.  Poor technique and Bad luck are the main causes of injury.  

In my opinion Rugby League is the by far the toughest game in the world with the collision and impact of the tackle, Just as relentless as the last one.

It is a Tough game for Tough Men.

Answer 3

It really depends on the size and weight & aggressiveness of

your 8 year old. If he really wants to learn there may be no

stopping him. Rugby is a combination of soccer & football.

It has more contact than soccer but not as much as foot-ball.

Again, if your 8 year old is larger than most or more muscular,

he will have no problems. If he is a shrimp for his age you better

attend his first match then make your decision.

Answer 4

Any official club will teach him how to play safely, to protect himself and others while he is playing. You have nothing to worry about.

Answer 5

if your worried mabye he could play tag rugby?

Answer 6

My son has been playing Rugby union since the age of 8 (he's now 13)...we come from a family of rugby lovers with both my husband & I playing Rugby League & hubby playing union as well back in the day. My daughter is 9 and dying to play rugby too...

Our son is one of the smallest in his team so this was always a worry for me, but as the others have mentioned...your boy will be taught how to play safely and the right way without any major injuries.

Sure there is a chance of injury as with any other sport but with proper training at an early age he will know what to do and not to do for his own safety.

Let him have a go...it's great for his self esteem.

Answer 7

no not at all my partners brother has been playing since he was 4 and now in my town children can start to learn at 3 its not as rough as the proffesionals xx

Answer 8

Not at that age,but when they grow older it becomes more dangerous,and later in your life your injuries will come and haunt you.

Answer 9

Depends if he is strong if he is then no but i played rugby at that age and i hurt my self

Answer 10

Life is dangerous for your boy at any age.

He will be taught how to tackle and play the game properly.  The RFU continuum introduces tackling, scrum and line-outs at appropriate ages.  

He will learn how to be part of a team, how to win and how to lose.  He will get hurt, of course.  I broke ribs and collar bones.  My son has broken his nose.  They heal.

Answer 11

Any sport is dangerous in some way, but if he is taught correctly and learns how to play properly then the danger is reduced. Of course no one can say that you will not get injured playing any sport it is just chance most of the time. I played rugby union for 28 years and I am still around.

Answer 12

All sports carry a risk to them, as long as you son is taught by an experienced coach/teacher there should be no problems the health benefits of sports vastly out way the risk. just think you have a child who plays sport rather than one who sits in front of the TV/Computer.  You may even have a future star on your hands. Good Luck.

Answer 13

Not if he plays `tag` rugby, this means they don`t grab each other or in fact hang on to each other at all. They just `touch`  tag. Most schools play this now as it helps avoid the players being injured.

Answer 14

No, it'll make a man out of him... and he'll thank you when he reaches secondary school.

Answer 15

a child of 8 is only allowed to play tag rugby that is very safe he can be shown how to tackle and ruck but that is in controlled way so he get to learn more ,if he wants to try let him have a week or two first to see if he likes it..

Answer 16

yes, it is dangerous, but nothing to serious i have played since i was his age and i have been injured but nothing to stop me from playing the game i love. if your worried about injuries then rugby might not be the best sport for him though. its pretty intense. but it'll make a man and a gentlemen outta him i say you let him give it a shot

Answer 17

All sports have danger. That's part of his learning. His schoolmaster shpuld be looking out for him and the others.

Answer 18

no because they play non-contact so your child will be ok

Answer 19

Unless the New Zealand dudes spear him..............

Answer 20

No more so than any other sport such as football or cricket. Rugby is a contact sport, like any other, so he may pick up a bump or scrape. Having played at that age myself I can tell you that the contact is very minimal so nothing like you that on TV!

Rugby teaches many things and is a very disciplined game so in my opinion it can only be beneficial to children as well as being great exercise.