NORTHERN & SCOTTISH REGIONALS 2025

The Northern & Scottish Regionals tournament is the official warm-up tournament for UK Tag Nationals teams from Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Wigan and York. This is a scaled back event where the main purpose is to provide competitive training games.

DATES, TIMES AND VENUE

  • Date & time – Saturday, 1st March. 12-5pm.
  • Venue – Cochrane Park, Newcastle University. Etherstone Ave, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7JX. The venue features male & female changing rooms.
  • Surface – 3G artificial grass (no specific footwear requirements other than usual TTR rule of no metal studs)
  • Facilities – Changing rooms, toilets and showers. First Aid and water refill points in changing rooms.
  • Venue map & pitch layout – To be added closer to the time.

With the cancellation last year, we have reduced the risk of another cancellation by booking a venue with 3G pitches. However, with a small risk of snow or bad weather affecting this event, we recommend not pre-booking accommodation and travelling to and from Newcastle on the day.

TRAVEL

  • Train – Cochrane Park is approximately 15 minutes drive or 30 mins via public transport from Newcastle train station.
  • Parking – Plenty of parking is available on site.
  • Taxis – Uber & other taxis are available in Newcastle

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Approximately 20 teams from 7 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 from 12-5pm across four Tag pitches.
  • Warm-up space behind the Rugby posts on each pitch
  • Onsite clubhouse with changing rooms & space to relax between games (please don’t bring gazebos)
  • 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
  • Burger / hot dog van on site.
  • Bar open throughout the day for cold/hot and alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks

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 from 18th December to 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. You will however be able to grab a drink & socialise together in the onsite clubhouse once your playing commitments have finished.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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