Welcome to Ealing "Rugby Rats"

Minis & Youth Rugby - A RFU Gold Seal of Approval Club

The Rugby Rats are the youngest age group in the club and at this age it’s all about rugby related play. Sessions are friendly and informal and new children are always welcome to give the sessions a try before committing to club membership. However all families must register with the club prior to taking part.

Skills are taught through fun activities such as races and catching and passing games.

The sessions are normally run by the Ealing Emeralds, but this is the first chance for parents to become involved and many a coaching and management career has started with this age group.

When the Emeralds are away on fixtures, parents have to help out and this is a great way to join in the fun and initiate friendships that often last throughout player’s rugby careers at Ealing.

All helper must be CRB checked and parents must remain with their children at all times. Children must be signed in and out at the start and the end of the sessions.

Please ensure your child is always warm enough and fit and well enough to play. Participation is always at the discretion of the coaches, who will not allow children to play if they are cold or unwell.

Sessions run from 12:00 – 12:45 on Sundays (occasionally running on to 13:00). They are normally held in the paddock, but can be held elsewhere if the paddock is unavailable. Please check pitch allocations prior to the sessions. A pitch map will normally be on display at the entrance to the clubhouse.

Suggestions, comments and feedback are always welcome so please feel free to get in touch with any thoughts that you might have.