London Autumn Tournament 2026 – Halloween Special

The final major competition of the year! Try Tag Rugby’s annual Autumn Tournament takes place in October with a full day of Tag Rugby followed by the final tournament social until 2027…

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Teams competing across four categories
• 90 minutes of game time
• Pool stages followed by a Cup, Plate, Bowl or Shield competition for their category
• Men’s 37s, Competitive, Social and Beginner categories
• Hallowe’en Fancy Dress – prizes to be won!
• Bar & lots of food options
• DJ playing until late
• Bye week for London Saturday leagues
• Travelling teams from all over the UK, Ireland & Europe

CATEGORIES 

• Mixed Beginner – New to Tag Rugby this year? A relaxed, welcoming space to give it a go and have some fun.
• Mixed Social – This category is a great fit if your team knows how to play Tag Rugby. The majority of your team’s skill level is amateur, self taught, and you’ve had no formal continuous training.
• Mixed Competitive – The perfect category to flex your skills and play some great heads up Tag Rugby. Your skill level is intermediate to high. You’ve attended training sessions and understand how to play with structure.
• Men’s 37s – Open to all male players born on or before 31.12.89.

Competitive Category changes

This autumn, many of Great Britain Tag Rugby’s leading players will be competing at the ITF Tag World Cup in Australia, creating an exciting opportunity for other teams to step up and challenge in the Competitive category.

To support this, the International Cap Limit has been reduced from six points to four points, making the category more accessible while maintaining a high standard of competition. The Social category has also been reduced to 2 points. If you’ve previously considered moving up from Social, this could be the perfect time to test yourselves.

We’re proud to have so many players representing Great Britain internationally and can’t wait to see who rises to the occasion in the London Autumn Tournament.

FORMAT

• All teams will have a guaranteed game time of 90 minutes.
• Maximum of 12 players per squad, maximum of four 1-point scoring players on the pitch at any one time.
• Standard 7-a-side Try Tag Rugby rules apply for all categories.
• All players must be registered for insurance purposes.
• Squads must be completed by 18 October.
• International cap limits apply. Please see information further down this page.
• Try Tag Rugby reserves the right to move teams into new categories if they have self-assessed incorrectly.
• Players must be 18 or over.

VENUE

King’s House Sports Ground, Riverside Drive, Chiswick W4 2SP

• A ten minute walk from Barnes Bridge train station.
• A ten minute drive from Chiswick Roundabout and the M4. Free parking available.
• Changing and shower facilities available.
• Please note, dogs are not permitted at this venue unless required for assistance.

ON THE DAY

Teams are welcome to arrive onsite from 09:30 with the first games starting at 10:30. Play will conclude by 16:45. Shortly following the final whistle, the awards presentation will begin.

Enjoy the Wall of Fire BBQ that brings bold, fresh flavours to Kings House with a rotating menu featuring beef, peri-peri chicken, pork hot dogs, and tasty plant-based options. You’ll also find a selection of loaded fries and Greek mezze boxes with chicken or halloumi. Later there will be freshly made pizzas (served until 10pm) – perfect for the evening.

The bar will be open until midnight, serving your favourite drinks, with DJ Astech providing the best after tournament bangers.

Spectators, families and children are welcome free of charge. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All under 18s must be offsite by 6pm. All over 18s are welcome to stay for the after party.

No alcohol will be permitted to be brought on site.

PLAYING KIT

ITF approved Tag Rugby shorts or tights are compulsory, available from the Try Tag Rugby shop. A limited number of shorts will also be available to hire on the day for £8.

Details on ITF Approved (Tag Rugby) Shorts / Details on Kit Items not Permitted.

REGISTRATION

Register by 18 October — spaces are limited and will close as soon as we reach capacity!

Team registration – £270 for squads of 12.

Individual registration – £27 and we will assign you to a team. Perfect for making new friends! Want to sign up a small group? Sign up as individuals and contact us with the players’ names.

An international player cap applies for this event. Please see the details below. It is the team’s responsibility to ensure the limit is not exceeded, if you have any queries, please contact us.

INTERNATIONAL PLAYER POINTS

Mixed Competitive – 4 points maximum. Skill level is intermediate to high. Players have attended training sessions (rugby or Tag Rugby) and understand how to play with structure.
Mixed Social – 2 points maximum. The majority of the team’s skill level is amateur, self taught, and they’ve had no formal continuous training.
Mixed Beginner – 0 points. For teams that are new to Tag Rugby / less than 1 year playing.
Men’s 37s – 2 points maximum. Players born on or before 31.12.89

Players count towards the cap if they:

• Played international Tag Rugby representing a nation in 2025.
• Were named in the 2025 GB Tournament Squad – these players can be found on the International Talent Cap Players for 2026 Events

Point values:

• 1 point – Capped at Open or Seniors level
• 0.5 points – Capped in U22s or Masters level
• 0 points – Capped in Over 50s/