touch rugby

British

noun

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.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

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

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024

In October, in what was supposed to be a fun exhibition of touch rugby in Japan, he flattened Toki Sekiguchi, an astonished 10-year-old, by charging him with his shoulder.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2016

Prince Harry playing touch rugby in Rio de Janeiro.

From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2013

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