26/07/19BT MURRAYFIELD – EDINBURGHTartan Touch Session.

Tartan Touch

Summer rugby starts here – Tartan Touch is back, Scottish Rugby’s fun, fast-paced and inclusive summer rugby programme!

Applications are now open to become a Tartan Touch Hub for the 2026 season!

What is Tartan Touch?

 

Running from May to July, Tartan Touch is a simple, social and welcoming version of the game, designed to get people active, connected and enjoying rugby in a relaxed environment. It’s perfect for attracting new players, re-engaging existing members, and offering something fresh to your local community – regardless of age, ability or rugby experience.

As a Tartan Touch Hub, your club will be at the heart of the action, hosting sessions that focus on fitness, fun and friendship, while showcasing your club as an open and inclusive place to play rugby over the summer months.

If your club is interested in applying to become a Tartan Touch Hub for the 2026 season, please take a look at the application pack below, which includes full details on what’s involved and the support available and complete our application form found on the last page of the hub application pack.

Applications are now open and will close on Sunday 8th January 2026.

If you have any questions or would like to chat through the opportunity, we’d love to hear from you – just get in touch at [email protected].

Let’s make this another brilliant summer of rugby — simple, social and for everyone.

What are the rules?

AIMTouch the ball down over opponent’s goal line. To do this, keep possession by avoiding being touched.

POSSESSION LOST IF: WHEN TOUCHED:
Touched 6 times Offload within 2 steps or 2 seconds – No offside from the offload
Ball leaves the pitch Place ball on ground – Offside line created
Ball passed forward, dropped forward, or kicked forward Must be passed away by touched player or a teammate
Foul play by team in possession