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Whether it’s a muddy pair of boots, the refreshing feeling of a new season, or a club rebuilding numbers, Bottom of the Ruck is where grassroots rugby gets the recognition it deserves.
Recent Posts
Europcar Supports Grassroots Rugby Clubs in Leicestershire with Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs Ticket Give-away
Europcar has reinforced its commitment to grassroots rugby by sponsoring a Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs ticket giveaway. Veseyans Rugby…
Choose Brave. Choose Her.
The 2026 Girls Rugby National Championships head to Utah with more than 700 athletes and teams from across the United…
60 Years of Rugby in Paradise
Freeport RFC celebrated its 60th Anniversary with a weekend of rugby, camaraderie, and Bahamian culture that highlighted the enduring spirit…
New Bottom of the Ruck Substack
Bottom of the Ruck is evolving. Substack offers a more conversational, flexible space to connect with the grassroots rugby community,…
Bottom of the Ruck Hits the Road
Bottom of the Ruck hits the road this spring and summer, diving into the heart of grassroots rugby. From the…
The Story of Rosie’s Ruck
Rosie’s Ruck is more than a rugby tournament. Founded by 12-year-old Parker Vitagliano-Hill, this youth-led 7s event is raising awareness…
Monday Morning Ruck: April 6. 2026
The Monday Morning Ruck is a weekly feature from Bottom of the Ruck that provides quick hit news from grassroots…
Locker 71’s Mission to Preserve Grassroots Rugby
Locker 71 is capturing the soul of grassroots rugby by preserving the stories that live inside clubhouses, sidelines, and communities.…
