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EDRU was set up to enable deaf & hard of hearing people to get together & enjoy the sport of rugby

and be able to participate in every aspect whether training, match, or knowing socially that there aren't any communication barriers due to a common ground.

How Deaf do you need to be ?

It may surprise you that you do not need to have a complete hearing loss to play for EDRU or EDRUW (England Deaf Rugby Union for Women)...

To qualify, you only need a combined average hearing loss of 25dB or more in both ears This roughly translates to a minimum hearing loss in both ears or a moderate hearing loss in one ear ...

Steve Wherry, EDRU Development Manager

EDRU is made up of a group of very committed volunteers who work tirelessly to develop the game for Deaf participants which includes men and women players and more importantly childre...

EDRU was set up to enable deaf & hard of hearing people to get together & enjoy the sport of rugby

Sept 2010: Season 2010-2011

August 2010: NIKE Kit for England Deaf Rugby Squad

March 2010: Scotland vs England