[UK, 06/05/2019] – There are over 8.5 million rugby players in member unions around the world according to World Rugby’s latest “Global Rugby Participation” report. Regions with the most number of players came from the UK, with England having 2,139,604 players, Ireland 190,422 and Scotland over 164,191 in 2016.


Apart from having a massive number of players, England also has a high participation rate of children in the sport. Over 14.6% of children ages 11 to 15 play rugby, according to global statistics portal Statista. It’s these rising stars that rugby magazine BeRugby continues to inspire with its motivating articles, which consist of professional player interviews, training tips, and pieces written by young players themselves.


Keeping Players Up to Date

BeRugby keeps young rugby players up to speed with news about the game, such as its recent interview with Harlequins Rugby Union players Gabriel Ibiyote and Aaron Morris. During their appearance at a Project Rugby event, the two players talked to BeRugby about the importance of having rugby programs in more schools in England to nurture the skills of young players who are passionate about the sport.


Real Life Stories That Inspire

The magazine also caught up with professionals to know what they do to up their game. Recently, BeRugby caught up with Saracens players Nick Isiekwe and Ben Spencer to talk about how they got into the sports and their pregame meals and superstitions.


In February, BeRugby featured a story of a young pro rugby fan named James who got to interview Sacarens and England U20’s Joel Kpoku. The two talked about what age Kpoku started playing rugby and his first rugby league team. They also spoke about what position Joel wanted to play when he was younger and why he joined Saracens.


With content filled with insights about the game and the players’ stories, young rugby players are sure to find inspiration to enhance their game with BeRugby.


About BeRugby

BeRugby is a magazine filled with facts, stories, and photos about rugby. Its goal is to support young rugby players who love the game and are serious about being an athlete. It provides advice from professional players and even tips for parents who want to help their young athletes as much as they can.


To know more about BeRugby magazine, visit https://berugbymagazine.com