The RFU touch union
Touch Union was introduced by the RFU to build on the format provided by O2 Touch but to offer a few more rules (e.g. 2 touches to stop a player; kicking the ball below head height allowed) to make the game more challenging and strategic.
Click here for two short Video clips about Touch Union and its laws and ways to adapt them to suit your players’ development.
| It’s non-contact | It’s fun! |
| Easy to learn | Can play it anywhere |
| It’s inclusive – can be mixed or single gender | Great way to active and develop transferable movement skills |
| Only need a ball to play | Develops individual social skills |
| Underpinned by our core values (Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship) | Team sport, providing connection with others |
| Easy to adapt | A great opportunity to introduce young leaders |
These apply to all 3 forms of Touch Rugby