Tag Rugby is a non-contact version of Rugby League. Each player wears shorts with two Velcro patches on either side of the hip. Attached to the Velcro patches are two coloured flags or tags. Each tag measures 38cm by 6cm and are usually brightly coloured. In Tag Rugby points are scored by carrying the ball and touching it to the ground in a controlled manner beyond the opposing team's goal line. This is called a try. Diving over the try line is not allowed. Tries are worth one point and there are no conversions. The aim of Tag Rugby is to score more points through tries than the opposition.

Attacking in Tag Rugby

The team in possession of the ball are the attacking team. Attacking players attempt to run past and evade defenders or pass the ball around the defending team to get to the goal line. The rugby ball always gets passed backwards. You must try to stay behind the ball at all times.

Defending in Tag Rugby

The defending team attempts to prevent them from scoring by pulling the tags from the Velcro patches of the person carrying the ball. When a player is tackled or “tagged” the player in possession on the ball must stop immediately. When tackled, the player must stop, put the ball on the ground between their feet and roll the ball backwards gently. This is called a ruck ball.

The attacking team has six plays or tags to try to score a try. If no try is scored after the sixth ‘tag’, the opposition gain possession of the ball and restart with a tap kick. No contact with any other player is allowed.

A summary of Tag Rugby

Tag is a brilliant sport, suitable for all fitness levels, ages, and sporting abilities. Guys and girls play together in a competitive environment. Tag is a great way to keep healthy and have fun whilst doing it.