LONDON REGIONALS 2025

The London Regionals tournament is the official warm-up tournament for UK Tag Nationals teams from North, East, South & West London. This is a scaled back event where the main purpose is to provide competitive training games.

DATES, TIMES AND VENUE

  • Date & time – Sunday, 16th March. Time 12.30pm-5.30pm
  • Venue – Kings House Sports Ground, Riverside Drive, Chiswick, W4 2SP
  • The venue features male & female changing rooms, plus a clubhouse for teams to base themselves in during the day.
  • Surface – Grass (with excellent drainage)
  • First Aid and water refill points available
  • Venue map & pitch layout – To be added closer to the time.

We have reduced the risk of cancellation by booking a venue with high quality pitches and good drainage. However, with a small risk of snow or bad weather affecting this event, we recommend travelling to and from the venue on the day.

TRAVEL

Kings House Sports Ground is located in West London, with good rail and road links.

  • Train – The venue is a short walk from Barnes Bridge station. Note there is a shortcut into the carpark (not shown on google maps) not long after you’ve crossed the bridge.
  • Parking – Some free parking is available on site. We recommend coming via public transport.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Approximately 21 teams from 4 regions
  • Five divisions; Mixed Open, Women’s Open, Men’s Open, Women’s 34’s & Men’s 37’s. Note, depending on final entry numbers some divisions may be merged
  • Round robin games across five Tag pitches.
  • Warm-up space on grass surrounding the pitches
  • A clubhouse to relax in between games.
  • All Regional Tournaments double as an official Great Britain trial. GBTR coaches will be in attendance on the day, looking to select players for their sides. Interested players will need to register for this and will also be invited to attend a skills and drills session that will complement the matches in offering trialists and opportunity to showcase their skills
  • Food & drinks available on site.

FORMAT

  • Maximum of 18 players per squad (Mixed Open, w34’s & m37’s) and 16 players per squad in Men’s & Women’s Open.
  • The tournament will be played with full international rules according to the International Tag Federation’s latest rulebook. Key differences to standard Try Tag Rugby leagues include: 8-a-side format, any player may take kick-offs in mixed, 50:10s, bonus box
  • All players must be registered for insurance purposes
  • Consumption of alcohol is prohibited until the tournament has concluded

PLAYING KIT

Official UK Tag Nationals playing kit can be ordered for Regionals via the Try Tag Rugby shop during the order window which closes at 12pm, 10th January. Full details on how to order will be communicated via email to selected players.

For Regional Tournaments the official kit is optional, however encouraged. If you are selected in UK Tag Nationals 2025, it is compulsory.

ITF approved Tag Rugby shorts or tights are otherwise compulsory.

More info on kit can be seen in the FAQ section of the UK Tag Nationals event page. Any queries regarding kit should be directed to our shop via the contact form on our website.

REGISTRATION & COSTS

Team entry will be confirmed by UK Tag Nationals regional managers. Selection is via respective regional managers and will be communicated locally.

The Regional Tournament Registration Fee is £21, paid to your region by 12pm Monday 3rd February.

AFTER PARTY

As Regional tournaments are a scaled back event, there is no official after party for these tournaments. However post tournament drinks can be held at the onsite bar.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information including FAQS can be seen on the UK Tag Nationals event page on our website and in the player brief.