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Welcome to Great Britain Tag Rugby

Great Britain Tag Rugby is the national programme for the sport of Tag in the United Kingdom. The programme selects the best Tag Rugby players from around the country to play across different age and gender categories, united by a shared vision and set of core values.

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Trials registration now open
Trials registration now open

The Great Britain Tag Rugby teams are set to continue their push to the top of international Tag Rugby and are seeking players who are interested in taking their playing journey to the next level.

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Great Britain Coaches announced for 2026
Great Britain Coaches announced for 2026

The coaching teams to lead Great Britain in 2026, a World Cup year, have today been named, with a number of new coaches appointed.

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GBTR Coach and Manager Vacancies
GBTR Coach and Manager Vacancies

As we build towards the British & Irish Cup games and the Tag World Cup year in 2026, Great Britain Tag Rugby (GBTR) are seeking multiple dedicated, engaging and confident head coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers for the 2026 season.

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GREAT BRITAIN MEN’S OPEN TOUR UPDATE
GREAT BRITAIN MEN’S OPEN TOUR UPDATE

The Great Britain Men’s Open team is currently on a tour of Australia as part of their preparations for the Tag World Cup in 2026.

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    Our Vision

    To engage the most talented and well-rounded athletes to represent GBTR’s qualities, ethos and performance standards at international events.

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    Selection Pathway

    Full pathway information for 2026 and 2027 available at the link below. Trials are the primary selection event for 2026 squads, while UK Tag Nationals are the primary selection event for 2027 GBTR squads.

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    A brief history

    Great Britain Tag Rugby was established in 2011.

    A combined Great Britain & Ireland sent two teams (Mixed Open and Men’s Open) to attend the inaugural Tag World Cup in 2012, held in Auckland, New Zealand. Since then GBTR has established the annual British & Irish Cup, and to competes at the ITF Tag World Cup every three years.

  • IMPORTANT DATES

    Dates for the 2026 season including GB camps and squad selection can be found at the link below.

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Performance advisory group (PAG)

As part of our commitment to creating a performance environment that’s athlete-centred and built for the future, we’re pleased to announce the formation of the GB Tag Rugby Performance Advisory Group (PAG).

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Upcoming events

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    GBTR Trials

    7th MARCH 2026 - NORTHERN
    8th MARCH 2026 - SOUTHERN

    Trials are the primary selection events for 2026 squads for all players. 

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    British & Irish Cup

    1st-2nd AUGUST 2026

    Great Britain achieved their biggest ever triumph in the British & Irish Cup in 2025 - can GB do it again in 2026!

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    UK TAG NATIONALS

    12th SEPTEMBER 2026

    UK Tag Nationals are the primary selection event for 2027 GBTR squads.

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    Tag World Cup

    15th-18th OCTOBER 2026

    The flagship event will be held in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, with over 4,500 players and officials expect to take part.