CuRrent teams

2026 teams announced in March 2026

IMPORTANT DATES 2026

7 March | Northern Open Trials (Talent assessment)
West Park Leeds RUFC
The Sycamores, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9JR
> Time 10:30 - 15:00

8 March | Southern Open Trials (Talent assessment)
Wasps FC
Twyford Avenue Sports Ground, Twyford Avenue, Acton, W3 9QA
> Time 12:30 - 17:00

Trials are the primary selection event for 2026 squads

Trials Registration - click here

Exemption forms will be available at the same time for those unable to attend.

March | High Performance Training Squad selections announced 
• 32+ players per squad

25-26 April | Training Camp 1
West Park Leeds RUFC
The Sycamores, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9JR

30-31 May | Training Camp 2 
Banbury RUFC
Graf UK Stadium, Oxford Road, Bodicote, Banbury, OX15 4AF
• Squads reduced to 26 players

20-21 June | Training Camp 3
Cranford Community College
High St, Hounslow, TW5 9PD

June | Touring Teams informed 
• 20 players announced

11-12 July | Training Camp 4
Newark RUFC
The Rugby Ground, Kelham Road, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1WN

1–2 August | British & Irish Cup (Dublin, Ireland)

12 September | UK Tag Nationals (Warwick)
Nationals are the primary selection event for 2027 GBTR squads.
Attendance at UK Tag National is mandatory unless a panel-approved exemption is granted

13 September | Additional TID day (Warwick)
The additional TID is mainly for those seniors/masters players not playing nationals due to age Category not available.

13 September | Training 5
Warwick Uni (Post nationals)
Cryfield Sports Pavilion, Coventry, CV4 7AL

26-27 September | Training Camp 6
Cranford Community College
High St, Hounslow, TW5 9PD

15–18 October | Tag World Cup (Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Mandatory accommodation check-in/out dates are 12-19 Oct