Touch Rugby Club
Touch Rugby (commonly known as Touch) is a minimum-contact, truly inclusive, mixed sport, known for its simplicity and fast-paced nature. We train twice a week at Talybont 3G and compete in BUCs competitions, as well as hosting our own tournament and taking part in a variety of other local tournaments. These are split into three categories: Women's, Men's and Mixed; however, we predominantly compete as a mixed team.
Our Give-It-A-Go sessions:
These sessions are designed to give people a chance to get a feel for the sport, with a get-to-know-you social afterwards! Please note, this year our Thursday GIAG session is half an hour before our regular training time!
- Thursday 1st October 18:00-19:00 at Talybont 3G pitch
- Sunday 4th October 13:00-14:30 at Talybont 3G pitch
If you’ve missed these but still want to get involved, just send us a message @cardiffuni.touch on Insta!
Training
- Thursday - 18:30-19:30 - Talybont 3G
- Sunday - 13:00-14:30 - Talybont 3G
Additional training sessions are also organised, normally on a Tuesday afternoon/evening at Pontcana Fields. DM us for more info, or buy a membership and get access to the club WhatsApp!
FAQS
- What do I need to bring?
Water, plastic-stud boots (trainers are an option to begin with, but you’ll understand when the weather gets wet!), sports clothes, and a willingness to get stuck in.
- Do I have to have played touch or rugby before?
Prior experience is absolutely not necessary! Anyone can pick up this sport after a session or two, just come along and get stuck in! We have two teams suited to both experienced and less experienced players, meaning that everyone has chance to play on a competitive level at BUCS University Touch Championships and other local tournaments.
- What are the rules?
Here's a breakdown of the rules if you want to read them, but everything will be explained at training!
- I don't want to play, can I still get involved?
Yes! We offer a social membership, which provides access to Wednesday socials, discounts at various bars, subsidised bus fares to competitions and social activities like Christmas dinner/ End of Year party.
We also offer refereeing and coaching courses if this is something that you're interested in!
- Where can I find out more?
Check out our stand at Fresher’s Fairs, come to our GIAG sessions or message our social media pages!
BUCS Tournaments (UTCs)
This will be the 5th year that Touch Rugby has been part of the BUCS, reflecting the growth of touch rugby as a sport in UK Universities. Teams compete in two regional qualifiers for a chance to compete at nationals in Nottingham and improve their national ranking (collecting trophies along the way!).
Dragon and Sheep Teams at UTC
Non-UTC Competitions
Cardiff Summer Touch League
Aside from UTC competitions, CUTRC have many connections to clubs within the Cardiff area, but also further afield. We have regular friendly fixtures and compete in local competitions. We also have connections within the SW Saxons and the Wales High Performance Pathway for anyone who wants to target high-level competitions!
CUTRC Players and Alumni at the Touch Rugby World Cup 2024
The Exhibition
Displaying just some of what touch has to offer at the University level, Cardiff University Touch Rugby has hosted four Touch Exhibition tournaments at Cardiff Arms Park. This exclusive event featuring university teams from across the UK it’s not a day to be missed!
This year's 5th Anniversary Exhibition will take place on 11th October from 12:30-5:30PM - hope to see you there!
Socials
We host regular socials, ranging from typical pre-YOLO gatherings, post UTC outings, scavenger hunts around Cardiff and Christmas/End of Year balls. Our social secs are constantly thinking up new ideas!
This year, we have renewed our sponsorship with MISFITS (a popular student bar in Cathays), meaning we always have a place to have pres before YOLO.
End of Year Ball 2026
Varsity 2026
Still have questions? Find us on:
Instagram: @cardiffuni.touch
TikTok: @cardiff.uni.touch
Email: [email protected]
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If you want to see what a game of touch looks like, click below check out England Touch on YouTube to learn more about touch as a sport!
Memberships are typically non-refundable, however, requests for refunds will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis by the committee.
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