TagFest Leeds 2025

Celebrate a decade of TagFest with us! TagFest Leeds 2024 (formerly TagFest Yorkshire) brought together 28 teams for a great day of Tag Rugby. Teams from Ireland, London, Reading, Manchester, and Wigan joined a strong contingent of Yorkshire-based teams to battle it out on home turf. For the first time ever the trophy went home to a Yorkshire team, can they make it two in a row?

In addition to the thrilling tag rugby action, the fiercely contested Olympics competition brought plenty of laughs. The day concluded with the legendary afterparty, where dancing and celebrations continued well into the early hours.

The theme for TagFest Leeds 2025 is still TBC, if you have any ideas, please let us know!

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 25+ mixed Tag Rugby teams across two divisions from beginner to elite.
• 90 minutes of game time.
• Pool stages followed by a Cup, Plate and Bowl competition for their division.
• Travelling teams from all over the UK.
• Competitive Division 1 with the best teams of the day playing for the TagFest Leeds Cup in front of the big crowd.
• BBQ throughout the day
• DJ in the clubhouse after the tournament.

TAG RUGBY FORMAT

• Maximum of 12 players per squad, maximum 4 male players on the pitch at any one time.
• All players must be registered for insurance purposes.
• Players must be 18 or over to participate in the tournament and/or attend the after party.
• Teams will be seeded based on submitted squads. Squads must be complete by midday on 1st August.
• Seeding is done at the discretion of Try Tag Rugby, incomplete squads may result in higher seeding than expected.
• Consumption of alcohol is prohibited until the tournament has concluded.

PRESENTATION & AFTER PARTY

Following the finals, the awards presentation will be held at the Yarnbury RFC clubhouse, setting the stage for an unforgettable afterparty for all players. The clubhouse will remain open until midnight, featuring a DJ, a fully stocked bar, and plenty of energy to keep the celebrations going.

VENUE

The 2025 tournament will take place at Yarnbury RFC conveniently located just over 15 minutes from Leeds City Centre, Yarnbury is perfectly positioned between Leeds and Bradford. It’s easily accessible via the Leeds Outer Ring Road, walking distance from Leeds Bradford Airport, and close to the motorway network.

Full female and male changing facilities are available on site for use before, during and after the tournament – particularly important for getting yourself changed into your after party outfit once the games are finished.

Games will be played on both 3G and grass. Please ensure you have studded boots (no metal studs) for the 3G surface.

ACCOMMODATION

Yarnbury are offering camping on the Friday night at the cost of £10 per tent, there are toilets and showers on site. Numbers dependent, they’ll open for bacon and sausage sarnies in the morning before the games begin!

If you would like to camp, please email westyorkshire@trytagrugby.com.

ON THE DAY

Fixtures for the day are scheduled to take place between 11am and 5pm with exact divisional timings to be confirmed once seeding is complete. The winners’ presentations take place after the finals.

FOOD & DRINK

Food and drink will be available from Yarnbury RFC throughout the day, a BBQ will be on during the lunch break. Food will also be available after the games have finished and into the evening.

PLAYING KIT

ITF approved Tag Rugby shorts or tights are compulsory, available from the Try Tag Rugby shop in advance or via card at our shop on the day. A limited number of shorts will be available to hire on the day for £5.

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

STANDARD

• Open Grade – suitable for anyone from Super league to beginner standard

REGISTRATION

Team registration is available at the cost of £240 for squads of 12.

Individuals can register for £25. If registering as an individual we’ll add you to a team or create a team of other individuals.

If you have a group of friends and want to play together but you don’t have enough for a team, please sign up as individuals and contact us by email (westyorkshire@trytagrugby.com) with the players’ names who wish to be placed on a team together.

The registration deadline for the event is 12 midday on Friday 1st August unless the event sells out earlier.