Summer Touch Rugby League begins!

The summer touch rugby league begins formally next Tuesday 17th May so you will need to get your team signed up before this coming Saturday, the day of the Annual Dinner. Ross will be down at the club this Tuesday evening to sign people up and to run a session where you can hone your touch skills.

Touch rugby rules are given below and a copy of them will be handed out when you sign up. A team must consist of up to 10 players with a minimum of 6 and entry to the whole league is £10, with the vast majority of proceeds going towards the winning teams.

Touch Rugby Rules
1. A team consists of up to 10 players. Only 6 are allowed on the field at any time.
2. The attacking team must start with a TAP from the middle of the field.
3. For a TAP. Place ball on the ground, let go, tap with your foot & pick up cleanly.
4. For a TAP, a PENALTY or a ROLL BALL. The defending team must retire 5m.
5. Scoring a Try. Before being touched, the ball is placed on or over the opposing Try Line. 1 point awarded for a Male player 2 points for a Female.
6. After a team scores the opposition starts with a TAP in the middle.
7. Touches are 1 handed on any part of the body or clothing from the shoulders down.
8. When touched, the player must stop within 2 metres of where they were touched, after which they must roll the ball between their legs. (a ROLL BALL).
9. After 6 touches the ball is Turned over to the opposition - ROLL BALL.
10. If the ball, hits the ground, is passed forward or knocked on during play it is a Turnover - ROLL BALL.
11. The Scrum half can not score. If the Scrum half is touched while in possession it is a Turnover - ROLL BALL.
12. If a team is a awarded a PENALTY, a TAP must be taken from the referees mark.
13. Offside. After touching the player in possession, or if a penalty is awarded, the defending team must retreat 5m. Failure to retreat- PENALTY
14. If a touch is considered to be too strong or physical. - PENALTY
15. Touch and Pass: When the touched player then passes the ball- PENALTY
16. Obstruction / Crossing: Obstructing a touch from the defending side. - PENALTY
17. Kicking the Ball. Any kicking of the ball other than for a TAP- PENALTY
18. Any conduct that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship- PENALTY
19. Players travelling beyond 2m after being touched- PENALTY
20. Only captains may address the referee. The referees decision is always final.
21. Foul play of any nature can result in the offending player being sent to the Sin Bin (for 5 mins) or permanently from the field without replacement. (the referee being the sole judge).