Tag Rugby

Tag Rugby is a non-contact sport of rugby family that has evolved from the low-contact touch rugby variant. The game is played by two teams of seven players. Each player wears a belt or trousers with two velcro straps. The defending player must draw one of these bands to force the ball carrier to fit. This " day " mentioned operation replaces the usual Rugby deep hold or the "touch " in touch rugby. The attacker must achieve a so-called " test ", that is the ball in the opponents in-goal put before has stopped six times one days each ball carrier.

Especially in Ireland (including Northern Ireland) this sport is very popular and is operated and funded by the Irish Tag Rugby Association. Many companies pay or sponsor their own teams for leisure recreation of their employees.

Leagues

The Irish Tag Rugby Association operates four different competitions.

• Social: play in this league mixed-gender teams, with at least three women need to be at the same time on the court. Attempts that are made ​​by women, including three times as much as attempts by men. Social Day is the most popular variant in Ireland.
• Super, formerly known under the name of Max, is the fastest form of Tag rugby is played by all-male teams.
• In contrast, play in the Women's League only all-female teams.
• Veteran's: Men play teams where all players are over 35 years old in this league.

Variants

OzTag

OzTag began as a recreational sport in Australia, there are now various competitions throughout Australia, with emphasis in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra are to be found. Basically, it is a non-contact version of rugby league, in which, as with all tag versions pulling Velcro straps replaced the low hold. In addition to the Fit also kicking the ball is allowed. Experiments include a point, increasing kick does not exist.

Mini day

Mini Day is the official Rugby form of English Rugby Union Federation ( Rugby Football Union) for players under the age of eight years.

Power Wheelchair Tag Rugby

Power Wheelchair Tag Rugby is a rugby variant that is played on an indoor pitch by two teams, each with three -propelled wheelchair players. This body -contact sport is played with a rugby ball medium size.