The first project started last week, with Caerphilly Youth Offending Team (YOT), and further schemes are planned in the Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly area.
A spokeswoman for the rugby union said: "Depending on how it goes, and on funding, it is something we could roll out to other areas or even nationally."
A group of 15 young men, aged 13 to 18 and who are in contact with Caerphilly YOT, are taking part in the nine-week project.
They will be taught rugby skills, learn about health and fitness, and get a chance to attend a Newport Gwent Dragons match.
Michaela Rogers, operational manager at the youth offending team, said: "It is hard for these young people to commit to things, but when it came to rugby they were there on the night."
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