Classic NTS Round 1 categories confirmed

Following feedback from clubs intending to participate, England Touch has confirmed the categories for the first round of the 2026 Classic National Touch Series.

Teams can be entered into the following categories:

• Mens 30
• Mens 40
• Womens Seniors
• Senior Mixed

Entries will open in the first week of January.

A few reminders:

• All entering clubs must be affiliated to England Touch
• All players must be individual members of England Touch
• Regions are welcome to use the Classic NTS to give their training squads meaningful game time
• There is no obligation to enter all three events (but it would be fantastic if you did!)

Dates and venues:

• March 1 at Nottingham Riverside
• June 21 at Sandal RFC, Wakefield
• Sept 19 in Bristol (specific venue TBC)

Specific questions can be sent to Kevin Hill (Events Manager) via events.manager@englandtouch.org.uk