Touch rugby
Running and passing rugby where a touch replaces the tackle, often in mixed teams.
Touch rugby
- To start
- $10
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It gets your body properly working.
- It comes with people built in.
- There's a real game to win.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get moving
- You want to have adventures
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You want something for any weather
- You want something gentle on your body
Heads upCold and wet weatherHard on the joints, or easy to fall and get hurt
What it feels like
Touch rugbyAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$10Cheaper to start than 75% of hobbies
$15Over a year, more than the kit
$190About $2 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Turn up to a mixed social touch session; no tackling, all running.
1 hour or moreA local facilityVery easy to start
Questions
How much does touch rugby cost to start?
About $10 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does touch rugby take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do touch rugby?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is touch rugby good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Turn up to a mixed social touch session; no tackling, all running.
Do I need other people for touch rugby?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.