The RFL has agreed a new partnership with London-based company Try Tag Rugby to further develop the modified version of Rugby League in London and the South East.
Tag Rugby is basically Rugby League without the bumps and bruises and is an extremely popular adult recreational sport in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland where over 100, 000 players regularly take to the pitch. The game started as a training aid for Rugby League clubs in Australia, but has developed into Australia’s fastest growing recreational sport.
As part of its League for All initiative, the RFL recognise the need to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to play Rugby League and Tag Rugby League is a great way to develop lifelong participation in the sport.
Dan Steel, RFL Regional Manager for London and the South East said: “The RFL’s League for All programme fits perfectly with the excellent work being done by Try Tag Rugby in expanding Tag Rugby League in London.
“The ethos of League for All is really well represented in the variety of competitions run by Try Tag Rugby from social mixed competition to more competitive higher standard competitions.
“This will offer many participants from RFL-organised League for All events, more regular and long-term opportunities to participate in Tag Rugby League.
“We’re excited by the prospect of working together to help develop the sport in London.”
Under the new partnership expertise and best practice will be shared between the two organisations also forthcoming RFL events and activities will be promoted by Try Tag Rugby and vice versa. Try Tag Rugby will also help provide a crucial sustainable outlet for participants engaged through RFL-organised League for All events and a more competitive outlet for higher level Tag Rugby League players.
Alistair Davis, Managing Director for Try Tag Rugby, said: “Tag Rugby is a fantastic sport that can be played by both male or female experienced or inexperienced rugby players.
“By staging competitions on week night evenings, Try Tag Rugby participants are able to take part in a competitive form of rugby whilst only giving up 40 minutes of the week.
“This is a great way to mix the benefits of a team sport environment with the hectic London lifestyle. Try Tag Rugby are looking forward to working with the RFL to develop this enjoyable variation of Rugby League throughout London.”
For more info on the League for All programme, go to
www.Londonrl.com. To find your nearest Try Tag Rugby competition in London this summer, go to:
www.trytagrugby.com
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