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Tag Rugby

England Rugby player Josh Lewsey plays Tag Rugby during a Prince's Trust tag rugby tournament at The University of Westminster

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Tag rugby is a non-contact variant of the game which replaces full contact tackles with the removal of a ribbon attached by velcro on a belt worn by all players. It is played by a reduced number of players on a smaller pitch for a reduced time, allowing participants to focus on the basic core skills of handling and running.

It is widely used in primary schools and by Under 7 and Under 8 groups at clubs as the RFU's official introduction to rugby.

It is becoming an increasingly popular game for adults too, in its own right or as a coaching tool that encourages running into space and effective support play.  

More information on the basics of tag rugby is available in The Game section of this website. Alternatively, the following links will provide you with: 

 

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