Touch Rugby is social fitness at its best. A great way to improve fitness, have fun and be part of a social team. The Touch Team is there for anyone over 17 years, regardless of ability. It is made up of players who have never played rugby before or some since school. It has of course some ex-players and veterans of the game who play this non-contact format.

Whether it is rediscovering the great game of rugby in a different way or honing your fitness, touch rugby at East Grinstead RFC is a fun and friendly environment for men and women of all abilities to get involved. Join us for social fitness with an oval ball. A typical session involves a warm-up, drills, stretch and game with a meet in the bar afterwards.

EG Touch Rugby’s main shirt sponsor, Antoni Rykala, BoostOnline, a local full service digital marketing agency, said: “We are proud to be supporting such a great family orientated rugby club and are excited to see the team growing in numbers. What a great way to start the New Year – try something different and get in touch.”

Come and join a training session, run every Monday night from 7.30pm-9.00pm. East Grinstead RFC, Saint Hill Road, East Grinstead. For more information email TouchRugby@egrfc.com or just turn up!

Touch is one of the easiest sports to play! All you need is a ball, a space to play in and some people to play the sport with you!

Ben Gould, EG Touch Rugby player: "I played rugby throughout school up until my mid 20’s when I injured my knee. Due to life getting in the way and a new active job, the risk of further injury meant that I was unable to play anymore. Years passed and whilst watching the 6 Nations a few years ago, I looked up options available to try and get into the game somehow and found East Grinstead Rugby Club’s touch team. I turned up knowing no one and was made to feel very welcome by everyone. Playing rugby again has made a positive impact on my health and social life. My biggest regret was not joining sooner!”

James Petrie. EG Touch Rugby player: “It’s just awesome to chuck a ball about with some like-minded people and have a beer afterwards. Simple stuff. It’s a friendly, inclusive bunch and one of the things I look forward to most. I get grumpy when I miss it!”

Links
EAST GRINSTEAD RFC Touch Rugby
England Touch

Many thanks to all the EG Touch Rugby shirt sponsors;

BoostOnline | Your Local Online Marketing ExpertsA local Full Service Digital Marketing Agency providing SEO, Google Ads, Website Design, Content Writing and Social Media Posting for businesses across the UK.
Sussex Natural Health
Identify Drainage
Nathan Dell Landscapes
RJH Projects
Matrick Electrical Services Ltd
SAS Energy
VTSL
Spartan
Tough Mudder
Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation

EG Touch Rugby Team picture: @Harlequine Photography