How to Play Underwater Rugby

If you're ready for a physical challenge and also ready to have some fun, learn how to play underwater rugby. Originating in Germany in 1961, underwater rugby officially became a sport in 1973. The first world championship was played in 1980. Unlike traditional rugby on land, underwater rugby is a three-dimensional sport. Grab some friends, find a pool and learn how to play underwater rugby.

Instructions

    • 1

      Assemble two teams of six players each, along with five substitute players for each team. Also have three people act as referees, two in the water and one poolside.

    • 2

      Equip each team with fins, snorkels, masks and ear protectors. Use two steel baskets as goals, one for each team set at the bottom of the pool on either end.

    • 3

      Place a ball slightly larger than a softball filled with saltwater into the bottom center of the pool. Have the referee blow a whistle to start play. Each team of 12 players dives into the pool. The first to reach the ball starts play.

    • 4

      Attempt to get the ball into the opposing team's basket to score a goal. The ball may be passed between players, side-to-side or up-and-down, but cannot leave the water. Getting the ball past the goalie and into the basket results in a score.

    • 5

      Substitute players as needed while play is going on. Underwater rugby is a fast-paced game, extremely challenging and players need frequent breaks. Rotate players as needed.

    • 6

      Play two 15 minute halves. Take a four minute half-time break. The team scoring the most goals by the end of the second 15 minute half is the winner.

Tips & Warnings

  • The goalie may defend the goal but cannot hold the basket or put his body into the basket to prevent a score. This will result in a penalty.

  • Penalties are enforced for two minutes. The player causing the infraction must sit out for those two minutes and his team will play short handed during that time.

  • Underwater rugby is played at a depth of 3.5 meters to 5 meters and 8 to 12 meters long and wide.

  • It is advisable to have players stay under the water playing in one-minute intervals as underwater rugby can be exhausting.

  • Pulling on or removing an opposing player's mask, snorkel, fins or swimsuit results in a penalty.

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