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[Tonka]

Given how similar this is to rugby league and its growing popularity I think this is something rugby league should really look to align itself to.

Pro players invovled in coaching and events, tournaments and social mathces being organised by pro clubs etc.

Much as I love rugby league it is too much for most people (!) - I'm certainly past my best now - but I still like a game of touch for a chuck around and would love to see it more widespread.

[babbysyed]

There is a push on Touch rugby league at the moment. Opportunities are there for everyone to get involved.

There's a competition in St Helens every Monday night. You can turn up with a team or on your own and you'll be found a team to play in.

[Tonka]

I would have trouble getting over to St Helens on a Monday. I do play in Manchester though on a Thursday evening when I can (work can fluctuate).

Does anyone know of anything in the High Peak area? Particularly keen for a weekend run out.

[Amber Avenger]

Not sure about anything else, but If you are looking for a Monday night runout in Manchester the touch at Mancunians at Hough End is a good laugh.

[dhw]

Given how similar this is to rugby league and its growing popularity I think this is something rugby league should really look to align itself to.

Pro players invovled in coaching and events, tournaments and social mathces being organised by pro clubs etc.

Much as I love rugby league it is too much for most people (!) - I'm certainly past my best now - but I still like a game of touch for a chuck around and would love to see it more widespread.

The RFL is already actively involved in this and receives funding for it. It is a lot more widespread than people realise given much of it is at an unorganised level and is of great importance even at a social level. Greater emphasis on it would certainly have an impact on skill levels in the UK since avoiding contact seems to have gone out of fashion.

[Tonka]

The RFL is already actively involved in this and receives funding for it. It is a lot more widespread than people realise given much of it is at an unorganised level and is of great importance even at a social level. Greater emphasis on it would certainly have an impact on skill levels in the UK since avoiding contact seems to have gone out of fashion.

I agree I think it is great for the handling skill levels and is really easy to pick up and play - you only need jumpers for goal posts and 8+ people and you've got a game.

[Back Row Forward]

You can find out where your nearest session is here - http://www.playtouchrugbyleague.co.uk/

[Tonka]

You can find out where your nearest session is here - http://www.playtouchrugbyleague.co.uk/

Cheers - I saw that but I seem to live in the one place in the north that is bloomin miles away from any of them...

[saints10coach]

‘Play’ Touch Rugby League is due to start again in Oldham.

The details are:
Date: 11^th July 2012
Time: 18:30 Start
Venue: Oldham St Anne’s RLFC, Higginshaw Road, Oldham, OL1 3JY
Duration: 10 Weeks

This will be the last Touch competition of 2012 and would be great to see some of your clubs Players, Coaches or Volunteers playing in this event.