In the depths of Putney Leisure Centre, a gang of aquatic daredevils plays rugby… underwater! Meet PURE, the UK’s only underwater rugby club, where snorkels, fins, and a sinking ball turn Thursday nights into a splashy, full-contact frenzy. They’re hunting for newbies bold enough to dive in—no experience needed, just a willingness to hold your breath and dodge flying elbows. It’s like regular rugby, but wetter and way cooler.

Dive deep: Putney’s underwater rugby pioneers seek new recruits