From 1st Fives Rugby to 1st Fives — a movement powered by play.

What began in 2020 as a simple mission to share our love of rugby 🏉❤️ with as many little legends as possible has since grown into something even bigger 🚀.

While rugby remains at the heart of what we do, our journey as coaches, educators, and parents 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 has taught us that every child learns, moves, and plays differently — and that’s something to celebrate 🎉👏.

At 1st Fives, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to explore movement in a way that excites them 🤸‍♂️✨ supports their development 📚🌱 and builds confidence 💪😊.

Over the past year, we’ve evolved our offerings to reflect just that — creating more opportunities for kids to play, grow, and thrive 🌟🌈.

A special thank you to Associate Professor Brooke Harris-Reeves, whose guidance has helped ensure our programs are educationally aligned and developmentally appropriate.

Benefits of 1st FiVes

💭 Increases self-awareness, self-esteem and self-respect

🗣️ Encourages language skills and supports pre-literacy and learning

🤝 Develops social and emotional skills and improves communication and interpersonal skills

💪 Builds confidence and improves behaviour and playground manners

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Creates positive interactions between both parents and other children

🎨 Encourages active play and fosters creativity, imagination, and independence

🧠 Improves physical and mental health while reducing the risks of childhood obesity

🤗 Creates a sense of belonging through motivation and teamwork