Touch Rugby or TOUCH, as it is known, is a minimal contact sport that is played worldwide by men, women and children of all ages. The game emphasizes running, agility and ball handling skills such as passing and catching.

Looking something similar to Rugby, without the tackling, scrumming, kicking and the like, the aim of the game is to score tries. Although played to a wider extent on a social level, there are now burgeoning commercial leagues in England, Scotland, South Africa and New Zealand.

Better still it is a great way to keep fit and get your rugby fix, without all the pain of tackling and contact!

At Colchester we run 2 sessions, the first is for anyone over the age of 12, we hope to encourage parents to come and play with their children and with expert coaching advice and skill sessions it's a great way to develop your rugby. This session starts at 18.30 and runs until 19.30.

Our second session is 19.30-20.30 and is for anyone over the age of 18, continuing with the fun theme we start with handling drills and coaching tips before moving into short 10/15 minute games where you can put your skills on show!

O2 Touch runs every Monday at the above times and is £1 for adults and 50p for U18s regardless of whether you stay for 1 session or 2. We are currently negotiating a special deal for CRFC club members which we will announce in the future.

So come and join us and give touch rugby a go!