The RUBieS association (Rugby-Union-Well-being-Health), affiliated with the French Rugby Federation, unites about twenty teams across France. The Parisis Rugby Club (PRC) section, established in 2018, is nicknamed 'Les Crunchie’s du PRC' and uses the phoenix as its emblem, symbolizing resilience for its members battling illness. The aim is to offer adapted physical activity, without contact or competition, accessible from 18 years old and currently practiced by individuals aged 36 to 81.
Initially created for women with gynecological cancers, the program has expanded to include anyone suffering from long-term health conditions (various cancers, hypertension, diabetes) and seeking to resume physical activity through medical prescription. The benefits are proven: better treatment tolerance, support for remission, and overall well-being. Sports educators highlight the importance of social connection and rugby values like solidarity and mutual aid, viewing participants as players first.
Training sessions are held twice a week, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Jean Rolland stadium. They always begin with a 10-minute walking warm-up, fostering social interaction, followed by 30 minutes of muscle strengthening and 1 hour of adapted rugby.
The annual gathering of French RUBieS clubs took place this year in Eaubonne, at the Athlética sports center, organized by the local Parisis Rugby Club section. This event brought together teams from cities like Toulouse, Marseille, Dijon, Montauban, and La Rochelle, strengthening connections between the various branches.
“"We are quite proud, as we are one of the smallest structures."
Connections are also being forged within the Parisis Rugby Club itself, allowing players from different sections (children, women's, seniors) to occasionally participate in RUBieS training sessions.
