PERSHORE RUGBY

Pershore Rugby is one of the leading regional centres for Touch rugby and offers recreational or competitive Mixed (as well as Ladies) Touch.

Touch is one of the few outdoor sports that can be enjoyed by both men and women playing together, regardless of age or level of ability and fitness, because it is very low contact. Indeed, at Pershore, whole families play Touch together.

After only one session total beginners can gain immediate satisfaction from playing a simple version of Touch and quickly build from there. Those with more experience can develop the skills and strategies of the game at a higher level but still play and have fun alongside their less advanced colleagues. There is something in the game for everyone.

Men and women (age 13+) are welcome to join us for Touch training every Wednesday from 7.30pm until 9.00pm. No experience necessary. Contact for further information – fizz.bewley500@btinternet.com or 07791 546541.
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Pershore Touch is affiliated to the England Touch Association; we have ETA trained referees; and play to Federation of International Touch (FIT) rules.

Upcoming Touch events in 2025 at Pershore
• Hosting the Midlands Ladies Touch League Southwest 2 tournament for 10 ladies’ regional teams – Sunday 27 April – Tap off at 13.00.
• Pershore Annual Charity Touch Festival a mixed Touch event aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital – Saturday 21 June – all-day event.
• Summer of Touch Mixed Series Four Wednesday evenings: 25 June; 2 July; 9 July; 16 July – 7pm tap off.

How to play Touch – the basics

• A Touch team comprises up to 14 players, of any gender or age, with only six players at any one time on the pitch (half a rugby pitch, playing widthways). Unlimited substitutions at any time means a player can go on, run about for 90 seconds and come off if they want… and go back on again when they have recovered!

• The aim is for the team with the ball to score a try by running angles, timing passes and outwitting their opponents, to then put the ball down over the opponent’s’ try line.

• Touch balls are smaller than usual rugby balls, so they are easy to catch and pass for any-sized hands.

• There is no tackling, no kicking, and virtually no contact. The attacking player with the ball can only be touched lightly by an opponent, and they then have to dump the ball between their legs and another player on their team will pick it up and pass/run.

• After six touches, or if the ball is dropped, the ball goes to the other side, who then work to score a try.

• A Touch must be light, with a bent arm, and can be made to any part of the body, although not the head (so glasses can be worn during play.)

• No particular kit is needed, except good-grip trainers, otherwise football boots with plastic, not metal studs.

• It is like a fabulous, structured game of chase and be chased!