This was a course for beginners. This was non-contact rugby, and the kids were organized into two groups based on age to reduce the chance of injury.

The wheelchair rugby tournament kicked off on Thursday at the Rugby League World Cup as 3,033 spectators packed into the Copper Box to watch England open their account with a 38-8 win over Australia.

Reporting on rugby often refers to these values. A lack of “ discipline ” is often being blamed for a team’s performance, and “respect” for the referee by the players is central to the game.