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AdministrationIn order to protect our coaches and members, we have set up a  TMG CRB service contract, TMG is the umbrella body for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will allow England Touch to utilise electronic submission of criminal record check applications for our own workforce and affiliate member organisations. In order to make this succesful, we are looking ...

2013 saw sweeping changes to England’s premier touch team - the England Men’s Open. Ben Smith stepped up from coaching the England Men’s 30 team and brought with him an intricate knowledge of the game and also unrivalled energy and enthusiasm. Coach Smith’s ability to instruct a team is only enhanced further by his sideline presence, there is no hiding from that voice.This year ...

Congratulations to London Galaxy for taking the 2013 NTS title,and to CSSC Wookies for taking the 2013 CTS title.Round up of the winners from the weekend below, full results to come.Overall NTS title - London GalaxyElite 8s Cup - Bareback RidersElite 8s Plate - TumekeSuper 8s Cup - London ScorpionsSuper 8s Plate - OxfordOverall CTS Title - CSSC WookiesCTS Cup - Canterbury Couga ...

The men's 35s team had limited preparation time together before the Home Nations, there were some changes from the team that won the Euros in 2012, with a couple of players coming in from the 30s team and a couple of new faces.Under the leadership and guidance of Mike Roa the limited time was put to good use with some great sessions that created a good team spirit and a basic g ...

Ahead of the Selection day, The West Wildcats are holding "Touch Development Days" for old and new players alike.If you've been playing touch for a while, then come and refine your touch skills or, if you are new to the sport, come down for the first time and try out the game. All players of all ages will receive FREE coaching from regional and national touch coaches and player ...

Due to the dramatic growth of Touch in England, England Touch launched a new two tier system in 2012. The top flight National Touch Series (NTS) and the second tier the Challenge Touch Series (CTS).The 2013 season sees the CTS in its second year with its popularity on the increase as it is now also attracting some European club entries.   The aim of the CTS is to develop the cl ...

England 40's travelled to Dublin with high hopes of success, having finished as runners up in the European Championship 2012. The bulk of the squad remained, as did the experienced coaching team, but there was strong competition for every position. The preparation and training was extensive and thorough and we could not have been better prepared. Huge dedication was shown by al ...

On behalf of Manchester Chargers, thanks everyone for coming to the 4th leg of the National Touch Series, we hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did!We’d just like to say thanks to everyone who helped to organise today:Cathryn Ogle for running the desk/timingsEmma/Cari and the physio students for patching people up,Burnage RFC for allowing us to host the event at their facili ...

England Men’s 30s Home Nations 2013 Campaign – The True Underdog StoryThe England Men’s 30s (M30s) pre-tournament preparations were not ideal, yet the lack of a permanent coach being appointed until late did not stop the squad training. Men’s 35s coach Mike Roa and interim M30s Captain, Ruez Durani, were instrumental in keeping the training momentum going until Tracy Andrew was ...

Where: Swansea University Sports Village, Swansea, Wales.When: 7th - 10th August 2014Host: Wales Touch AssociationDivisions: tbcNotes: International Tournament for European national sides. Dependent on team numbers, the tournament may start on 6th August.More information to follow. ...