Try Tag Rugby and the RFL have formed an exciting new partnership to deliver and increase participation in the minimal contact version of the game across England.
The RFL will work closely with Try Tag Rugby to expand the game of “Tag Rugby League” and provide additional marketing support and equipment. State of Mind know that keeping active helps to keep you mentally fit
The partnership will help Try Tag Rugby continue to grow their successful and thriving London leagues as well as take the game to new areas across the country. Try Tag Rugby run adult Tag Rugby leagues throughout the year at over 20 London and Reading venues which include Clapham Common, Hyde Park, Olympic Park, Shoreditch and Wimbledon.
Tag Rugby League will operate alongside the popular Play Touch Rugby League programme that was launched by the RFL earlier in the year.
There are currently 250 teams participating in Try Tag Rugby leagues across London and Reading, with 3,000 players competing every week across 25 leagues. With Try Tag Rugby and the RFL launching Tag Rugby leagues in Yorkshire next year, the participation numbers are expected to increase to 350-400 teams nationwide in 2015.
RFL Director of Participation and Partnerships, David Gent says: “We are very excited to announce our new partnership with Try Tag Rugby. Tag Rugby League provides the perfect addition to our non-contact offerings after the successful launch of Play Touch Rugby League earlier this year.”
Try Tag Rugby CEO, Phillip Browne added: “We are extremely excited to be working with the RFL in growing the sport of Tag Rugby League across England. This partnership with the RFL will take our sport to the next level in both the social and elite versions of Tag. We believe that with this partnership with the RFL, our launch in Yorkshire and other parts of the country will be a success and attract many new players to the sport.”
For more information on Try Tag Rugby visit www.trytagrugby.com