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For the astute amongst you, you may have noticed that England has been excellent in filling the shortfalls of the wider referee group who attended the Home Nations 2013 event.  The ETA supplemented and supplied 9 full time referees, our requirement was only 8.  A great achievement and testament to the work the association (under the guidance of National Director of Referees, Sh ...

On Saturday 29th June 2013, 16 teams turned out to take part in the first CTS tournament to be held in Widnes, home of Halton Touch.The start of the day did not look promising with grey clouds looming. However, the North West of England didn’t falter and was drenched in glorious sunshine more suited to a scene from Eldorado than Widnes!Overall all the groups were competitive an ...

When: Saturday 13th JulyWhere: Canterbury RFC, Merton Lane, Canterbury, CT47AZCosts: £150 per teamOther: Camping available for £5 per tentContact: canterburytouch@gmail.com or 07795 546455 ...

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, some of the original coaching courses have been postponed. The new dates are below and we're full steam ahead! Registration for the coaching courses is now openThere are limited spaces on all courses and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.Please download, complete and submit your application to De ...

With the success of the euros still fresh in our thoughts and the core of players remaining in the squad to take through to the next campaign, the MX30s team were heading to Dublin quietly confident of their ability to bring home some silver wear.Most of the team got there early Thursday, to have a recce of the place and get settled in to their surroundings. The Irish weather w ...

The ETA can confirm that the NTS/CTS Finals on 27th July, will take place in BristolSouth Bristol Sports Centre, West Town Lane, Bristol BS14 9EA.The finals will see 24 teams take each other one of the largest club tournaments in Europe.Who will be crowned 2013 NTS and CTS Champions?Time to start planning ahead.... ...

With just over a week to go before the penultimate NTS of the season, please find below, all the info you will need.. Info pack - Containing  all the information you and your team need to organise logistics for your trip.. Schedule - Showing game times and groupings. ETA Code of conduct - There will be a form for your teams to sign on the day. NTS Rules - Just as a reminder.Any ...

The ETA, In2Touch, and the RFU now have a working agreement that aims to expand our sport of Touch,  into previously uncharted territory.Exciting plans are afoot to grow awareness of our sport and widen participation levels.  See the official press release which includes statements from the ETA's President, Gregg Cropper; RFU's Head of Rugby Growth, Alastair Marks; and In2Touch ...

ETA President Gregg Cropper lifts the 'Overall Home Nations 2013 Champions' trophy aloft.Having barely touched back down onto home soil, England Touch Association caught up with our President, Gregg Cropper, on his feelings and initial thoughts in the aftermath of Home Nations 2013 in Dublin, Ireland:"WOW, what an amazing weekend! 6 out of 8 categories won and 2nd place in the ...

The ETA welcomes its newest affiliates, Mawsley Touch, to the England Touch scene.  Are you in the Northampton area and looking for a club to play Touch at this Summer?  Send your enquiries to Mawsley Touch (near Kettering) via the Mawsley Touch website or visit their dedicated page on Facebook.  We hope to see Mawsley Touch at an ETA Challenge Touch Series (CTS) tournament soo ...