{"id":97816,"date":"2025-06-17T11:46:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T10:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=97816"},"modified":"2025-06-19T13:31:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T12:31:37","slug":"walking-rugby-the-sport-where-friendship-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/06\/17\/walking-rugby-the-sport-where-friendship-wins\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking rugby: the sport where friendship wins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>With no winners or losers, it is becoming a game for all ages and abilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WALKING rugby is changing the game by putting friendship ahead of competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With no scrums, tackles, or kicking, this non-contact version of rugby welcomes players of all ages and abilities \u2014 all that is needed is a rugby ball and a sense of humour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Llandaff Chiefs&#8217; walking rugby team consists of players from their late 30s to late 70s, many joining not only for physical fitness but for companionship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since starting in October 2023, the Chiefs have gathered on Llandaff Fields every Sunday at 11am for their weekly practice, embracing the game\u2019s spirit of inclusion and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams come together across Wales to play at walking rugby festivals, which are non-competitive. Games typically last for seven to 10 minutes, and while no-one keeps score, teams are celebrated for fair play and sporting spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And players are adamant that the game is not about reliving past rugby glories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo egos, hierarchy, dramas, or backbiting,\u201d says David Beese, the Chiefs\u2019 team manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEveryone is equal and, quite simply, it\u2019s a lot of fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch our video below to see how walking rugby has made a difference for those taking part:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"ose-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube ose-youtube-single-video aligncenter\">\n\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FCaIiaXTESk?controls=1&#038;fs=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1\"\n\t\t        allowtransparency=\"true\"\n\t\t        allowfullscreen=\"true\"\n\t\t        frameborder=\"0\"\n\t\t        width=\"640\" height=\"360\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to get involved?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.llandaffrugby.org\/teams\/276651\">Llandaff Chiefs Walking Rugby<\/a> play on Sundays from 11am -12pm in Llandaff Fields.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join their Facebook group <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/llandaffchiefswalkingrugby\">here<\/a> to contact the team\u2019s manager, Dave Beese.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to read more from The Cardiffian? 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