BEGINNERS' PATHWAYS

Joining a club can be a daunting process, with our friendly coaches and staff, Wests aims to create a welcoming environment for our juniors to thrive. With that in mind, here's what to expect when playing rugby at Wests Bulldogs for the first time.

  • Puppy Pack & Minis

    For U6-U11, the Puppy pack focuses on fun, modified rules, lots of ball‑in‑hand skills, and supervised sessions. With mixed girls and boys.

  • U12–U16 & Junior Colts

    Here we focus on progressive contact skills, grading for fairness and safety, with structured coaching and games.

  • Girls rugby

    Dedicated Wednesday's training for girls 12 years and older with XV's & 7's seasons; welcoming to first‑timers.

  • Modified Rugby Program

    Tailored support for neurodiverse players to come and try rugby in a supportive environment.

Joining the club

In your first month at Wests you should:

Register via Rugby Xplorer

Meet the Team at training

Learn the Basic skills like passing, evasion and safe tackling (for older ages)

Play in a friendly environment with lots of help from coaches.

For more information & to register head to our Junior Rugby page linked below!

JUNIOR RUGBY PAGE

CHild Safety

Wests Bulldogs Rugby Union Club is committed to upholding the highest standards of child safety and wellbeing in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and relevant state legislation. For more information please follow the link below.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING