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Sidelines to Trylines

You have probably spent a good few Saturdays on the sideline, holding coats and cheering on someone else. Sidelines to Trylines is an invitation to step over the line and play Touch.

What is it?

It is an IRFU programme for women, run through local rugby clubs, and the game is Touch. Touch is a fast, non-contact form of rugby: no tackling, no scrums, no kicking. You run with the ball, pass and catch. When a defender touches you, play stops for a moment and restarts with a roll ball. That is most of what you need to know. The rest you will pick up as you go.

You do not need to have played rugby or any sport. If the last time you threw a ball was in school, you are exactly who this is for. The Ireland Touch Association (ITA) is working with the IRFU to train club coaches to introduce the game to complete beginners and offer coaching support.

Because there is no contact, Touch has a low injury profile. That makes it a good way back into sport after a break, whether the break was two years or twenty.

Come with a friend or come on your own. Either way, you will be among women starting from the same place.

Further Information

Clubs in all four provinces run regular sessions. Find a club near you at Sidelelines to Trylines for contact details and session times.

For further information:
Contact: Peter Ashe-Browne
Email: peter.ashebrowne@irelandtouch.ie