SOUTHERN & MIDLANDS REGIONALS 2025

The Southern & Midlands Regionals tournament is the official warm-up tournament for UK Tag Nationals teams from Brighton, Bristol, Coventry & Warwickshire and Thames Valley. This is a scaled back event where the main purpose is to provide competitive training games.

DATES, TIMES AND VENUE

  • Date & time – Saturday, 15th March. 9.30am-6pm
  • The day will be split into two sessions with teams required on site either from approximately 9.30am – 2pm or 1.30pm-6pm. Exact times for each category will be confirmed in January once we have the confirmed number of team entries.
  • Venue – Park House School, 239 Andover Rd, Newbury, RG14 6NQ
  • The venue features male & female changing rooms, plus classrooms will be available for teams to base themselves during the day.
  • Surface – 3G artificial grass (no specific footwear requirements other than usual TTR rule of no metal studs)
  • First Aid and water refill points in changing rooms.
  • Venue map & pitch layout – To be added closer to the time.

We have reduced the risk of cancellation by booking a venue with 3G pitches. However, with a small risk of snow or bad weather affecting this event, we recommend travelling to and from Newbury on the day.

TRAVEL

Newbury is centrally located between the four competing regions.

  • Train – Newbury station is approximately 5 minutes drive from the venue. 1-2 buses per hour run from the station to near the venue.
  • Taxis – Uber & other taxis are available in Newbury
  • Parking – Some free parking is available on site & in nearby streets. We recommend car pooling if you are planning to drive.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Approximately 18 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 two Tag pitches.
  • Warm-up space on the MUGA outside the main pitch
  • Classrooms to relax in between games. Please make sure all litter is removed at the end of the day.
  • 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
  • No food vendors on site, please bring your own food & 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 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.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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