Mixed Ability Rugby follows all the traditional rules and the game, with only minor variations to support mass participation. Mixed Ability Rugby can be played with any number of players up to 15 a side. Coaches use various tools, including the existing Rookie Rugby programming, to teach rugby skills. The same World Rugby Laws are followed, however currently in Ontario, the games are played with flags instead of contact. Outside of Canada, the game is played with full-contact, and therefore the goal is to move towards a full-contact game in the near future. The aim of Mixed Ability Rugby is to create a fully inclusive environment, teams are made up of individuals with a mix of abilities and experience levels with rugby.

Why Rugby? Mixed Ability Sport works well with rugby, as our core values align with creating a welcoming and inclusive culture, both on and off the field, for all those involved. Our values guide the nature of the game, fostering a fun and fair environment and creating athletes who become leaders in their community. Rugby is a sport that requires many different strengths and skills from its players. With each position on the field requires a different type of skill, a successful rugby team needs a variety of different athletes whom all have different strengths and abilities.