Walking Rugby is intended to be a simple version of Rugby suitable for ex-players, injured players and non-players of all ages, abilities and gender who enjoy an active and physical, above all, competitive passing game using a rugby ball. RFU suggest 18 and over, but we are happy to include players as young as 14 if they cannot play full contact or Touch/T1 rugby for whatever reason
Clubs currently participating in Walking Rugby in Dorset and Wilts CB together with contact details are:
D&W CB Walking Rugby Directory
| Dorset & Wilts RFU lead | Emily James | [email protected] | 07825 264626 | Dec 2025 |
| Club | Lead | Contact | Telephone | SESSION DETAILS |
| Amesbury | Zacha Reed | [email protected] | 07538 609679 | Sat 1000, & Thur 1800 - Evening session outdoor in Summer, indoors in Winter |
| Calne | TBC - Shown Club Chair | [email protected] | No number | Awaiting info from Peter or Sue Brownlie |
| Chippenham RFC | Stuart Murrow & Steven Bridges | [email protected] | (0)7870193785 | Friday Evening |
| Corsham | James Williams (Temporary) | [email protected] | 07726 888868 | |
| Devizes RFC | Rob Edwards | [email protected] | 07542 071745 | Friday 19:00 - 20:00 |
| Marlborough | Amanda Palmer | [email protected] | 07976 335400 | Wednesday 1900-2000 |
| Melksham RFC | Richard Grieshaber | [email protected] | Monday 18:00 | |
| Royal Wootton Basset | Andy Collier | [email protected] | 07803 041880 | Mon 1800 |
| Salisbury RFC | Richard Lloyd | [email protected] | 07977 917009 | Tuesday 10.30-11.30 Thursday 6.30 -7.30 |
| Trowbridge | Aaron Bilsdon | [email protected] | 07963 180816 | Friday 18.30 - 20.00 |
| Warminster | Phil Redding | [email protected] | 07535 153578 | |
| Wheatsheaf | Ben Brown | [email protected] [email protected] | Sat Mornings | |
| Wimborne | Graham Reeves | [email protected] | 01202 840928 | Friday Morning 11.00am to 1.00pm |
Those we are aware of considering starting are:
- Swanage & Wareham
- Sherborne
- Weymouth and Portland
- Corsham
- North Dorset
We encourage these clubs to seek advice and assistance from existing clubs
There has been concern that RFU T1 Rugby will take over from WR, RFU say this is not the case and WR will continue as is and that RFU are investing in the game. Clubs should set up teams as Walking Rugby on GMS to be pointed at by the RFU Find Rugby page. Its advisable to register with the RFU Touch Union as this should result in some funding and equipment being issued to you by RFU and make you more visible on public web pages.
In Wiltshire, The Wiltshire and Swindon Sports Partnership have provided so funding and equipment also. To release the funding please invoice Dorset and Wilts CB for £420 for initial Walking Rugby WASP funding.
This should be sent to the Treasurer [email protected] (Sorry to clubs in Dorset as this is not available outside Wiltshire) There are three left!
We run and annual festival for D&W in Walking Rugby in March/April each year for the DJAW Ltd Trophy. The inaugural winner in March 2023 was Chippenham, they were also the winner in 2024. We are now moving away from a Tournament to a festival of Rugby where the emphasis is on sportsmanship, now we have many more teams. Next Seasons Festival will be in May at Devizes RFC (Exact date to be decided).
Guidelines to playing the game can be found here a pitch layout diagram can be found here
Refereeing this version of the game is important. We are fortunate to have a referee trainer at Amesbury and training sessions can be arranged. Please contact the lead for Walking Rugby to arrange.
Old Reigatian RFC have set up a national Walking Rugby website WALKINGRUGBY.CO.UK which is worth a look as that contains a list of festivals which they keep up to date. Note: This is not an official RFU linked site nor to D&W RFU endorse it. There are other sites connected with national walking sports https://www.walkingsports.com
Berkshire CB also have a page https://www.berksrfu.com/walking-rugby/
BBC created this Video https://youtu.be/se4nNmSFFyA
D&W RFU Walking Rugby Lead is Emily James - Salisbury RFC/D&W RFU - email