Singapore Wanderers is a rugby and netball club in Singapore with men's rugby, women's rugby and netball. It calls itself "More than a sports club", with Friendly Fridays, tours abroad and charitable foundations. New members can contact a captain through the Join Us page. Strength Clinic Academy (SCA) sponsors the club and provides physio for the team.
Looking for a rugby and netball club in Singapore? Singapore Wanderers runs men's rugby, women's rugby and netball. Its values are teamwork, resilience and a drive to win, and it calls itself “More than a sports club”.
If you have just landed in Singapore, a club is one of the quickest ways to find your people. If you are a local who wants a team and a community, it works just as well. Here is what Wanderers offers, how to get involved, and how SCA supports its players.
What is Singapore Wanderers?
Singapore Wanderers is a sports club with three teams: men's rugby, women's rugby and netball. The club states its values as teamwork, resilience and a drive to win.
Its own tagline is “More than a sports club”. That phrase points to what sits around the matches and training: social events, travel and giving back.
We congratulated Wanderers on their 30th anniversary, and it was a pleasure to mark that milestone with them.
Is Singapore Wanderers welcoming for expats and locals?
Wanderers presents itself as a club for people who want a team and a community, and that suits both newcomers and locals. If you are new to Singapore, a team gives you a regular place to be, a weekly rhythm and people to share it with. If you grew up here, it gives you a squad and a social circle beyond work.
We are not making claims about the club's mix of members or ages. The best way to get a feel for the atmosphere is to get in touch with a captain and ask.
What does the club offer beyond training and matches?
According to the club's website, Wanderers offers three things on top of playing:
- Friendly Fridays: a regular social side to club life.
- Tours abroad: the club travels together.
- Charitable foundations: a way to give back as a club.
For many newcomers, this is the real draw. You are joining a group, not just a fixture list.
How does SCA support Singapore Wanderers?
Strength Clinic Academy (SCA), a physiotherapy and personal training clinic in Singapore with locations at OUE Downtown and COMO Orchard, is a sponsor of Singapore Wanderers. We work with the club throughout the rugby season and provide physiotherapy for the team. SCA is listed on the club's sponsors page at singaporewanderers.com/sponsors.
Our role is expert training and conditioning support, so players stay fit and game-ready. Here is what that has looked like so far:
- Wanderers players came in for 3RM testing on bench press and back squat.
- We shared in-season netball strength training.
- We joined in congratulating the club on its 30th anniversary.
What is a 3RM test and why do rugby players do it?
A 3RM test finds the heaviest weight a person can lift for three repetitions with good technique. It gives a clear strength baseline for lifts such as the bench press and back squat.
Coaches and clinicians can use that number to set training loads and to compare results over time. Wanderers players completed 3RM testing on both lifts with us.
You do not need to be a club player to benefit from this kind of testing. Our personal training team builds strength programmes around the same principles.
How can rugby and netball players stay injury-ready in season?
The most reliable approach is to keep strength training going during the season, not only in pre-season. Rugby and netball both involve sprinting, changes of direction, jumping and landing, and contact in rugby. A stronger body copes better with those demands.
A simple in-season checklist:
- Keep one or two strength sessions in the weekly plan, even on match weeks.
- Sort niggles early with a physio rather than playing through them.
- Plan recovery between training and matches.
- Return to play in stages after an injury, with testing where possible.
General physical activity guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends regular aerobic activity and strength training for adults.
If you are carrying a strain, sprain or longer-term niggle, see our page on sports injuries and performance rehab.
See a doctor promptly after a head knock, or if you have severe pain, numbness, an inability to bear weight or a visibly deformed joint. These need medical assessment before any rehab.
How do I join Singapore Wanderers?
New members can contact a captain through the Join Us page on the club's website. Start at singaporewanderers.com, open the Join Us page and choose the team that suits you: men's rugby, women's rugby or netball.
Tell the captain a little about yourself, what you have played before and what you are looking for.
Join the club
Want to play rugby or netball with Singapore Wanderers? Click Join the club to visit their website, then use the Join Us page to contact a captain.
Ready to find a team and a community in Singapore? Visit singaporewanderers.com and use the Join Us page to reach a captain.
Where can players train and get physio with SCA?
SCA has two clinics. Our OUE Downtown clinic is at 6A Shenton Way, #03-06, Singapore 068815, open Mon to Fri 6am to 8pm and Sat 7am to 4pm. Our COMO Orchard clinic is at 30 Bideford Road, Level 4, Singapore 229922, about 5 minutes from Somerset MRT, open Mon to Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm and Sat 8am to 4pm. Both are closed on Sundays.
Whether you play for a club, train for a season or want to start a team sport for the first time, our physiotherapists and personal trainers work from one plan, so rehab and strength work stay joined up.
Key takeaways
- Singapore Wanderers is a rugby and netball club with men's rugby, women's rugby and netball teams.
- The club's values are teamwork, resilience and a drive to win, and it calls itself "More than a sports club".
- New members can contact a captain through the Join Us page at singaporewanderers.com.
- SCA sponsors Wanderers, works with the club through the rugby season and provides physio for the team.
- Wanderers players have done 3RM testing on bench press and back squat with SCA.
Frequently asked questions
What teams does Singapore Wanderers have?
According to the club's website, Singapore Wanderers has men's rugby, women's rugby and netball. Its values are teamwork, resilience and a drive to win.
Join the club
Want to play rugby or netball with Singapore Wanderers? Click Join the club to visit their website, then use the Join Us page to contact a captain.
Is Singapore Wanderers only for expats?
The club presents itself as a place for people who want a team and a community, which includes newcomers to Singapore and locals. We do not make claims about the club's membership mix, so ask a captain through the Join Us page if you want to know more.
What is SCA's role with Singapore Wanderers?
SCA sponsors the club, works with it throughout the rugby season and provides physio for the team. We are listed on singaporewanderers.com/sponsors and give training and conditioning support so players stay fit and game-ready.
What is a 3RM test?
A 3RM test measures the heaviest weight you can lift for three repetitions with good technique. Wanderers players did 3RM testing on bench press and back squat with SCA. It gives a strength baseline to guide training.
Does SCA offer strength training for netball players?
Yes. We shared in-season netball strength training with Wanderers. Our personal trainers and physiotherapists can build a plan around your sport and schedule.
Where can I see an SCA physiotherapist in Singapore?
SCA has clinics at OUE Downtown (6A Shenton Way, #03-06) and COMO Orchard (30 Bideford Road, Level 4). Both are closed on Sundays. You can book by WhatsApp on +65 8878 5539.
Play a team sport or want to start? Book a physio or strength session with SCA via WhatsApp +65 8878 5539 or send us the enquiry form.