Tartan Touch
Get ready for another summer of Tartan Touch fun – Scottish Rugby’s fun, inclusive, social and simple form of rugby in the summer.
What is Tartan Touch?
Running between May and July, Tartan Touch is designed to provide a simplified version of rugby with the aim of attracting players of all abilities, ages and levels of experience who are looking to improve their fitness through simple and social activity.
In 2024, there were 73 hubs across the country, so there is bound to be a hub close to you. Once hubs are announced later this year, please click on one of the hub event invites once this page is updated.
For clubs that are interested in applying to be a Tartan Touch Hub for 2025, please see the application pack below for further details.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
What are the rules?
AIM: Touch 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 |
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