We are a Inclusive Rugby Club that was set up in Sheffield in August 2017. We are a part of a group of clubs that have been set up by the IGR (International Gay Rugby) and their Spirit of Rugby Campaign.

The IGR and England Rugby (RFU) worked closely together to promote Rugby off the back of the “Spirit of 2012” initiative which promoted an increase in sports after the summer Olympics. The IGR promoted Inclusive rugby on a Pride Summer Tour inviting members of the LGBTQ community to come together and “Fear less and give rugby a try”. From this the Vulcans were set up and became the 13th active club in the country to be set up, joining the ranks that includes; the Manchester Village Spartans, Liverpool Tritons and Leeds Hunters.

Homophobia can be rife in sports clubs and this can put the LGBTQIA+ community off from participating. Our main aim is provide a safe place for anyone from the LGBTQIA+ community and for anyone in general to participate in sports without worry of prejudice.

JOIN US

Inclusive Rugby means that whether you are gay/straight, big/small, young/old, an experienced rugby player or never picked up a ball, we want to see you get involved and join the Sheffield Vulcans.

We welcome you to come down to one of our training sessions on a Tuesday and get to know us. We usually head for a drink afterwards which will give you the chance to ask any questions you may have.

Your first four sessions are free so you can have a taste, see if rugby is for you, and get to know us. Once you’ve joined up, membership starts from only £7.50 a month.

Follow us on twitter and like our Facebook page where’ll you’ll be able to keep up to date with training and socials or you can email  recruitment@sheffieldvulcans.com.

WHERE TO FIND US

Sheffield Tigers RUFC
Dore Moor
Hathersage Road
Sheffield
S17 3AB

Clubhouse Telephone/Answerphone:  0114 2360075