| Knoxville Touch Rugby League FAQ
What is Touch Rugby?
Touch Rugby is a game played all over the world that removes the collisions from from the full contact game while retaining the major concepts of winning rugby--Possession, Go Forward--and the skills involved
Who can play in the Knoxville Touch Rugby League?
Any player of any age, sex, or playing level who is CIPP'd with a local club (KRFC, SMAC, UT, etc)
CIPP? Huh?!?!?!
CIPP is the registration required by USA Rugby to participate and be covered by their liability insurance.
Why can't we form a team in our community or amongst our friends and compete against teams?
One of the missions of the league is to get players outside of their normal peer set and meet players from other areas and playing levels. Holding a draft ensures that a few teams can't "load up" on all the best players.
What do I get for my participation fee?
Each player will be provided with a "jersey" (sturdy t-shirt) in their team's color, park usage fees will be covered, and there will be a cookout social following the end of the season tournament that will be funded by the league. Not to mention the fact that you'll have a blast getting better at rugby and meeting new people.
How is touch rugby different from 15s or 7s?
The major rules of Touch Rugby:
The attacking team must start with a tap from the middle of the field.
The defending team must be back 10 meters for the start of play, and 5m after each touchdown.
After a team scores the play begins again with a tap in the middle.
The person who takes the role of dummy (scrum) half can cross the try-line but can not score.
If the dummy half is touched while in possession of the ball it is a turnover.
ROLL BALL:
After being touched, the player touched must roll the ball BACK between their legs.
The attacking team continues play until they have BEEN touched 6 times.
After being touched 6 times the ball is handed over to the other team.
ROLL BALL:
After touching the attacking player (with the ball), all defending team members must retreat 5m.
Ball to Ground: When the ball is dropped on the ground it is a turnover.
Turnover: When the attacking side looses the ball to the opposition.
No control: When the ball is thrown, dropped, knocked on, in a touch.
When someone is penalized their team must then retreat 10m.
PENALTY:
Ball on the ground - let go of the ball - touch the ball with your foot - pick up the ball. If the defending players do not retreat they are offside.
If a touch is considered to be too strong.
KEEP YOUR ARMS DOWN ~ NO SWINGING ARMS !
Offside: When the defending players have not retreated 5m.
Forward Pass: When the ball is passed in front of the player who are in possession of the ball.
Touch and Pass: When the person who is touched then passes the ball.
Voluntary Rolled Ball or No Touch: When the player is not touched and rolls the ball between their legs.
More than a Meter: The ball must not be rolled more than one meter.
Shepherd or Obstruction: Obstructing a touch from the defending side.
Deviation: When a defender changes their direction before retreating straight back 5m.
For minor offenses i.e. bickering with refs, shouldering, leg trips etc...the player will be sin binned for three minutes without replacement.
Foul play of any nature (the referee being the sole judge) will result in the offending player being sent from the field without replacement. |
Rugby looks rough…how dangerous is touch rugby?
While there is little contact, you should be aware that touch rugby involves some intense sprinting, and stop & go running.
I can't make all the games…should I still play?
YES!!! Each team is made up of several extra players and subs. The more players available the better, but you only need 7 on the field to play. If you can't make it to one of the games, one of your teammates will gladly absorb those minutes!!!
What equipment do I need to play?
A pair of shorts and a pair of cleats is all you really need. Tennis shoes are okay, but definitely not recommended because of the stop and go running.
Cool, where do I sign up?
Missions
1. Have fun.
2. Have more fun.
3. Improve the skills and understanding of rugby concepts of existing Knoxville area players at all levels
4. Build relationships in the Knoxville area rugby community amongst players of all teams, organizations, and playing levels
5. Provide a non-contact opportunity for those outside of the existing Knoxville rugby community to learn about and participate in our great sport.
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