Big news for England Touch!!
The European Touch Championships had "pleasing audience figures" according to BBC Sport, which is why they've agreed to stream finals day... https://t.co/a4VmWFuidm
Congratulations @WollongongTouch launching #Illawarratouchpremierleague. It is a fantastic initiative to grown the game in the Illawarra and showcase the incredible talent we have in the area. All the best for the 1st year and good luck to Thirroul Butchers. #growingtogether
6 SACS boys represented SA in the Youth World Cup Touch Rugby tournament in Malaysia. Fabrice Nahimana, Thurston Cloete, Kabelo Mokoena and Matthew Venier played in the u18men team, whilst Josh Whittingdale and Connor Abrahams played in u18mixed and u20mixed teams respectively.
That is incorrect! Teams should want to go to those World Cup to play against the best sides in the world, see how much is still to be done and possibly sneak a win. I have been a part of the SA setup for over a decade so it's not disrespectful it's realistic.
@attievdlinde @suchistouch@JTCchamps On that logic, nobody should bother coming to the Open & Seniors World Cup either! Also, extremely disrespectful to the fantastic teams from Sth Africa, Singapore and Hong Kong in particular, who were extremely competitive in many games against the ANZ powerhouses.
It's a pity nonetheless. I believe that a Touch World Cup, be it Junior or Senior , should trump any and all tournaments. But I can understand if there wasn't engagment about the timing well in advance.
I understand that. But if all of them played in the #youthtouchworldcup18 alongside countries of similar abilities (SA, HK, India) then it would be competitive for the bronze. The experience against the top in the world would is vital and realistic indication of what is needed.
Excitement is rising with only 4 days to go until our SA teams run onto the field at the 2018 Youth World Cup in Malaysia!!! Introducing the hugely skilled U20 Ladies side #touchboks
We are incredibly excited to be welcoming the very first representative team from Touch Rugby Federation of India to play in the Youth Touch World Cup.
They will play in the opening game on Field 1 against... https://t.co/Rm0eAlOdwH
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