Touch Rugby
MORE THAN A GAME
A GUIDE TO PLAYING & EVENT MANAGEMENT
TOUCHRUGBY
INTRODUCTION - WHAT IS TOUCHRUGBY?
The origins of touchrugby can be traced back to Australia in the 1960s where it was used as a warmup game for rugby codes. The simplicity of this game is unique; all you need is a rugby ball, a space to play and a group of friends. Touchrugby is a fast moving, minimal contact, evasive game that is played throughout the world by men and women of all ages and skill levels. The game is similar to rugby but without the tackling, scrummaging, rucking, mauling, lineouts and kicking. This fast, simple and exciting game promotes the fundamental skills of running, handling, evasion and support play, whilst developing basic principles of attack and defence, without the fear of getting hurt.
PART 1 - WHY TOUCHRUGBY?
Flexibility: Touchrugby is suitable for both beginners and experienced players. You can play in either men’s, women’s or mixed divisions. Touchrugby is a minimal contact, recreational sport that is about playing the game on the field and also the social atmosphere afterwards. Touchrugby is a fun game for the local park or even the beach. It is easy to learn and a great way to get in shape. Touchrugby can also be used for simple dodging, chasing and warm-up activities.
PART 2 - UNDERSTANDING THE GAME
Object of the game: The object of the game is for each team to score ‘touchdowns’ and to prevent the opposition from scoring. The ball may be passed, knocked or handed between on-side players of the attacking team, who may in turn, run or otherwise move with the ball in an attempt to gain territorial advantage and score. Defending players prevent the attacking team from gaining a territorial advantage by touching the ball carrier. Either defending or attacking players may initiate the touch.
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Start of the game: The team that wins the coin toss chooses the direction of play and must start with a ‘tap’ from the middle of the field. The defending
A GUIDE TO PLAYING & EVENT MANAGEMENT
TOUCHRUGBY
INTRODUCTION - WHAT IS TOUCHRUGBY?
The origins of touchrugby can be traced back to Australia in the 1960s where it was used as a warmup game for rugby codes. The simplicity of this game is unique; all you need is a rugby ball, a space to play and a group of friends. Touchrugby is a fast moving, minimal contact, evasive game that is played throughout the world by men and women of all ages and skill levels. The game is similar to rugby but without the tackling, scrummaging, rucking, mauling, lineouts and kicking. This fast, simple and exciting game promotes the fundamental skills of running, handling, evasion and support play, whilst developing basic principles of attack and defence, without the fear of getting hurt.
PART 1 - WHY TOUCHRUGBY?
Flexibility: Touchrugby is suitable for both beginners and experienced players. You can play in either men’s, women’s or mixed divisions. Touchrugby is a minimal contact, recreational sport that is about playing the game on the field and also the social atmosphere afterwards. Touchrugby is a fun game for the local park or even the beach. It is easy to learn and a great way to get in shape. Touchrugby can also be used for simple dodging, chasing and warm-up activities.
PART 2 - UNDERSTANDING THE GAME
Object of the game: The object of the game is for each team to score ‘touchdowns’ and to prevent the opposition from scoring. The ball may be passed, knocked or handed between on-side players of the attacking team, who may in turn, run or otherwise move with the ball in an attempt to gain territorial advantage and score. Defending players prevent the attacking team from gaining a territorial advantage by touching the ball carrier. Either defending or attacking players may initiate the touch.
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Start of the game: The team that wins the coin toss chooses the direction of play and must start with a ‘tap’ from the middle of the field. The defending