Introduction
The name touch rugby, refers to derivatives of rugby football in which players do not tackle in the traditional, highly physical way, but instead touch their opponents using their hands on any part of the body, clothing, or the ball.
Touch rugby games are often played towards the end of a training session, on the day before an important rugby game, to minimize the chances of an accidental injury. Schools have also used touch rugby as part of their curriculum to avoid the injuries that would inevitably stem from playing the full-contact game.
Advantages
Touch rugby has a number of advantages over the traditional games, including the ease of learning and the ability to play it without fear of injury. As a result it is a popular social game; mixed-gender and women-only games are also very popular.
Touch rugby helps to develop essential skills and fitness for use both in rugby and other sports. Touch rugby also has less required equipment. Since kicking is not part of the game, posts are not required and the game can be played with minimal facilities (a ball and a rectangular playing area). Social games in South Africa (predominantly the single-touch version) are usually played barefoot. Beach touch is also popular.
Touch rugby helps to develop essential skills and fitness for use both in rugby and other sports. Touch rugby also has less required equipment. Since kicking is not part of the game, posts are not required and the game can be played with minimal facilities (a ball and a rectangular playing area). Social games in South Africa (predominantly the single-touch version) are usually played barefoot. Beach touch is also popular.
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