touch rugby

noun

1. a limited-contact version of rugby in which players seek to evade being touched (rather than tackled) while in possession of the ball

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Their approach offers a safe, welcoming, inclusive space and the age of players ranges from 17 to 57, with those involved choosing to take part in contact or touch rugby.

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"I'm feeling pretty angry," said Sarah McPherson whose son was meant to compete with England's under 15 boys international touch rugby team in Ireland.

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David still plays touch rugby, and he represented the U.S. last year in the 55-and-over category at the 2024 Touch World Cup in England.

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You can just play touch rugby in the park with a bunch of friends or family, but joining a club can be inexpensive.

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Grab a rugby ball and some friends and head to the park for a game of touch rugby.

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