Tag rugby

smythire

Will we get a mini league a going? come on Ireland:)

eeyore2502

Tallaght are doing Summer Tag Rugby if you want any more info just give me a shout!

Trotter

Why don't the IRFU encourage Tag only teams within existing clubs?

Its great to play in the summer but I'd love to play it for a full season.

eeyore2502

Don't know, this will be the first time Tallaght RFC host the IRFU Tag.

eeyore2502

More info on Tallaght Tag can be found here
http://www.tallaghtrugby.com/tagrugby.html

DaveMR

Trotter wrote: »

Why don't the IRFU encourage Tag only teams within existing clubs?

Its great to play in the summer but I'd love to play it for a full season.

We're running IRFU Tag here in Enniscorthy this summer
Also hosting a Tag Festival on Easter Saturday.
If there's enough demand I'd organise a league all season - currently do a ladies only Tag on a tuesday night - been running all winter
See thread here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055508024

Manhog

Coolmine RFC in West Dublin are also running tag rugby this summer. Mixed tag, two nights a week.

There is an information night tomorrow night (Tuesday 24th March) in the club at 7pm. See http://www.coolminerfc.com for details.

Trotter

DaveMR wrote: »

We're running IRFU Tag here in Enniscorthy this summer
Also hosting a Tag Festival on Easter Saturday.
If there's enough demand I'd organise a league all season - currently do a ladies only Tag on a tuesday night - been running all winter
See thread here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055508024

Ah cheers, I'm in Waterford though so it'd be quite a trek!

DaveMR

Just an idea mods
Is it worth setting up a seperate sticky or thread solely for Tag Rugby?
I know true rugby affectionado's might quibble with the soft Tag rugby concept.
But there is no denying Tag Rugby (both the IRFU and volvic versions) is bringing Rugby to a much greater audience and encouraging participation of people who would never dream of playing or watching rugby

Serenity Now!

Trotter wrote: »

Why don't the IRFU encourage Tag only teams within existing clubs?

Because of the rugby season? I'd say so.

smythire

the people will thank you for it

Ginja Ninja

Thanks (in advance :pac:)

JohnJericho

Any men only leagues in Dublin?

DaveMR

smythire wrote: »

the people will thank you for it

How do you make it a stickie?

RuggieBear

DaveMR wrote: »

How do you make it a stickie?

usually best to pm the mod. (like me!)
i'll sticky this now.

DaveMR

RuggieBear wrote: »

usually best to pm the mod. (like me!)
i'll sticky this now.

Cheers. Thank you. Lets hope people use it

eeyore2502

Tallaght rubgy club will be having an open night on the 23rd april starting at 6.30 so you can come along to try tag for free.

DaveMR

Enniscorthy RFC are "Going back to the 80's" with an Easter Tag Festival, Celebrity Match and 80's Disco
This is a great chance for those who have never played tag to come along and try it out.
Played last year? Get your team together and come join us
We're rolling back the years as the 1989 Towns Cup winning team will play a celebrity fun tag match against the 1988 seconds winning team.
Apres tag we'll have an 80's disco to finish the evening
It all kicks off at 7.00pm
For more info pm me or see post here in event guide
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=59671862&postcount=8

niamh4626

Hi!!!


I was just going to post a question about tag shorts and I said I might as well post it here.

I am starting tag in Naas this year (22nd April - training starting!) adn I bought shorts on the tagrugby.com website and I got them in the post the other day.

They only seem to have mens shorts (which I had ordered) and they are awfully baggy arounnd the middle making me look huge and highly unattractive:mad:!! Can one get womans tag shorts because I really dont like these??!!!!:cool:

eeyore2502

I am involved in the IRFU Tag in Tallaght RFC and on the IRFU website you can only buy different waist sizes, it doesn't have the choice of male or female.

DaveMR

The canterbury shorts come in lots of sizes but not specifically mens / womens shorts - more unisex
One suggestion you could try is find a local seamstress/mender and get them to sew velcro strips on to a pair of shorts that you do like (but show them the tag shorts that you have first so that they put themon correctly)

Luckycharm

DaveMR wrote: »

The canterbury shorts come in lots of sizes but not specifically mens / womens shorts - more unisex
One suggestion you could try is find a local seamstress/mender and get them to sew velcro strips on to a pair of shorts that you do like (but show them the tag shorts that you have first so that they put themon correctly)

The problem with that is that most shorts have pockets and tag shorts cannot have pockets.

r0nanf

niamh4626 wrote: »

They only seem to have mens shorts (which I had ordered) and they are awfully baggy arounnd the middle making me look huge and highly unattractive:mad:!! Can one get womans tag shorts because I really dont like these??!!!!:cool:

Here

They have both mens and womens sizes. The difference between 2008 and 2009 shorts is the 09 ones are longer. What's you team name, I play for the Scrumbags...:p

Sundy

Luckycharm wrote: »

The problem with that is that most shorts have pockets and tag shorts cannot have pockets.

I remember the early years with the belts and all the broken and dislocated fingers. Enforcing pocketless shorts was the best thing ever.

DaveMR

I best throw my belts in the bin or I'll have Wexford General Hospital full of broken fingers on Saturday night

Luckycharm

Yep there is more injuries from Tag then real rugby- mainly finger injuries, plus so many people turn up at tag having done no excercise for quite a while and not bothering to warm up so you get quite a few pulled muscles

PowerHouseDan

Yup i have broken my baby finger 3 year ago in tag, Was in a Full Arm cast for 8 weeks and had to get 2 ops, just cos it got cought in someone shorts while training, Happened to the same finger the year after just a crack and then the following year broke it again, it now looks like a Banna but meh i'll be playing this year.

deisecelt

Well lads. Just wondering what the craic is with starting up tag rugby?? Im in Naas and 24yr male. Not the fittest cause haven been playin ball in a while but not the worst either.....Any info appreciated. Sound!

eeyore2502

You can find out what clubs are involved at http://www.irishrugby.ie

eeyore2502

eeyore2502 wrote: »

Tallaght rubgy club will be having an open night on the 23rd april starting at 6.30 so you can come along to try tag for free.

Sorry got the start time wrong that should be from 6.00 on and then a few drinks in the bar.

DaveMR

Enniscorthy RFC are holding Open Nights on Thursday 21st May and Thursday 28th May
This is an open invitation for anyone to turn up and see for themselves how Tag Rugby works, how much fun the sport is and get a taster of the summer ahead at this great venue.

Entry to these events, as the title suggests, is of course free-of-charge.

The night will start at around 6.45pm where participants announce their presence to the venue Manager and if not in a team, get placed. Tag shorts will be provided on loan for the evening .

They then get the chance to give it a go in one of the continual games that are applicable to their ability.
The Bud Light Tag season in Enniscorthy RFC starts on June 4th.
For more details check out www.irfutag.ie or pm me for more details

happypuppy

if anyone in the West interested Tuam Rugby Club are starting their summer league on 8th of May, friday evenings. Registration closing this week though! Registration online www.tuamrugbyclub.com/tag. It's running for 10 weeks

DaveMR

Quick reminder of the forum section of the Irfutag website. Its a great spot for individual players to find a team in a tag venue (Incl Enniscorthy RFC )close to them
Also an opportunity for teams who are short a couple of players to make a good squad
Its really busy at the moment. Worth a look if you're considering playing
http://www.irishrugby.ie/tagrugby/forum/viewforum.php?f=4

stifle

The tag rugby season kicks off this week around the country. I'm a referee with ITRA (www.tagrugby.ie) for the last 7 years, so if anyone has questions about the laws of the game, please do ask.

Benny Cake

PM me if you are interested in playing tag in kilkenny....

Thanks,

K

eeyore2502

If anyone in the Tallaght area is interested Tallaght RFC are having a Tag Open Night on Thursday the 14th of May starting at 19.00.

Anyone looking for further info let me know.

JCDUB

I hope I'm not too late, but a simple question to you guys should clear it up.

Are there any tag rugby leagues which haven't started yet?
Am looking at maybe June, Tues nights, northside Dublin, but we are flexible.

Was trying to search the sites there and they are pathetic for giving information on leagues.

Thanks.

DaveMR

JCDUB wrote: »

I hope I'm not too late, but a simple question to you guys should clear it up.

Are there any tag rugby leagues which haven't started yet?
Am looking at maybe June, Tues nights, northside Dublin, but we are flexible.

Was trying to search the sites there and they are pathetic for giving information on leagues.

Thanks.

Not in dublin so cant help you, but I'm sure if you conatct eeyore above re tallaght he can help you out
otherwise contact tag@irishrugby.ie. They'll get you sorted

eeyore2502

Unfortunately we are underway and have already had 2 weeks. Hope you find something.

Baggly

Its short notice i know, but anyone interested in getting some tag experience, i am in a team playing in templeouge (sp?) tomorrow evening and we need an extra man.....

PM me if interested....

EDIT: WITHDRAWN

Thanks anyway

Farmer C

Hey i'm livin in ballsbridge and look foe a bit of tag before my season starts in october. Anyone got any contacts?

Green&Red

Hi guys,
I'm in the process of setting up a Gaelic Tag league in the Iveagh Grounds in Crumlin. Its due to begin when the Tag Rugby finishes.

The idea is the same as tag rugby, mixed team, tags instead of tackling, no contact, we've taken out kick passing for lads, and goals and points are worth more for girls.

We're hoping to make a big deal of the social side of it as well, table quiz, bands, BBQ, speed dating etc.
We're launching it next week, fingers corssed the website is up and running, and we'll be having 1 or 2 open nights so people can see whats involved and try it out before signing up.

I'll post again with details of the website and of the open night.

G&R

OldJay

Green&Red wrote: »

The idea is the same as tag rugby, mixed team, tags instead of tackling, no contact, we've taken out kick passing for lads, and goals and points are worth more for girls

On the point of it being non-contact, are there goalkeepers?

Green&Red

Goalies are optional, in practice it works that a last-man-back is the best option. Goals, which can only be kicked, hence can only be scored by girls are worth 5 points, girl points worth 2, and lad points worth 1.

Defo no contact of any form

Green&Red

If you send an email to mail.administrator@gaelictag.ie
we'll send you on details when it is up and running.

thomond2006

How fit do you need to be to play tag?

Can you "pick up and play"?

Green&Red

U dont have to be really fit, the top teams would be very fit but as u go down the leagues it decreases, the rolling subs makes it easy, u can go out run as much as u can and then come off and take a breather, and go back on again when ur ready

ndolan

Hi,

I have played in 3 venues this year and have seen some of the most shocking referees ever.
I know it is a hard job but often they are kids who either don't know the rules or are bullied by teams.

Also I played on astro turf where the try line is around a meter from a rigid metal cage. It's just waiting for someone to badly injure themselves

Any comments (good and bad) on your venue?

As for the last thread, it is not too late in the season to participate. Head down to your local venue and see if anyone is short a player.
This time of year people are out with injuries, on holidays etc. Some teams are crying out for someone to just stand on the pitch so they don't forfeit.

Luckycharm

ndolan wrote: »

Hi,

I have played in 3 venues this year and have seen some of the most shocking referees ever.
I know it is a hard job but often they are kids who either don't know the rules or are bullied by teams.

Also I played on astro turf where the try line is around a meter from a rigid metal cage. It's just waiting for someone to badly injure themselves

Any comments (good and bad) on your venue?

As for the last thread, it is not too late in the season to participate. Head down to your local venue and see if anyone is short a player.
This time of year people are out with injuries, on holidays etc. Some teams are crying out for someone to just stand on the pitch so they don't forfeit.

With who did you play in the astro turf the ITRA or Astro leagues?

ndolan

The pitch which is dangerous is in Coolmine RFC
I have slammed into it after pulling out of tackles on the line & seen plenty more do the same

I played in IRFU venue last year & refs were really good. I didn't agree with them all the time but at least they weren't kids & kept control of the match

Luckycharm

ndolan wrote: »

The pitch which is dangerous is in Coolmine RFC
I have slammed into it after pulling out of tackles on the line & seen plenty more do the same

I played in IRFU venue last year & refs were really good. I didn't agree with them all the time but at least they weren't kids & kept control of the match

That is the ITRA in the Astro leagues there is no tagging once you get over the tryline which are quite big so people are not running fullspeed and do not go near the barriers.