Illinois is home to a diverse and thriving sports community, and Touch Rugby is starting to make its mark. Whether you’re in the bustling streets of Chicago or exploring the state's beautiful suburbs and rural areas, Touch Rugby offers a fantastic opportunity to get fit, stay active, and connect with others. The state's active residents are increasingly embracing this fast-paced, non-contact sport, making it an exciting time to get involved!
A Thriving Community, Ready to Grow
Touch Rugby is growing fast globally. If you’re ready to join a growing movement, you’ve come to the right place!
Fun Fitness That Feels Like Play
Forget about the gym. Touch Rugby is the workout you won’t want to miss! Sprint, pass, change direction – all while building your fitness and making new friends. It’s a heart-pumping game that doesn’t feel like exercise.
Start Your Game, Anytime, Anywhere
Got a park or open space? You’re ready to go. Whether you’re in a busy city or a small town, we’ll show you how easy it is to start a game, even if there’s not an established club near you.
Struggling to find a club? You might be in an area where Touch Rugby hasn’t taken off yet. But that doesn’t mean you can’t play!
United By Touch makes it easy to start social drop-in games, helping players like you bring Touch to new locations. Who knows, it could be the start of a new club!
Gather Your Group: Reach out to friends, family, or colleagues. You’ll need at least 8-10 players to get a basic game started, a full team is 6 vs 6 but it’s better to start with what you have and grow!
Pick a Venue: Find a local park, schoolyard, or open space you have permission to use with enough room to play. A flat, grassy area is ideal.
Set a Date: Use social media, local community groups, or word of mouth to spread the word and gather players.
Get the Basics: Check out our Quick Start Guide for rules and the basic equipment you’ll need.
Have Fun!: Once you’ve got a group together, play, get fit, and meet new people.
If you’re starting a game and need help connecting with others, let us know! We’re here to support you.
We’re Here for You
Once you get the ball rolling, we’ll help make sure your game is a success. The key to sustaining a game is community and consistency. As more people join, players can start taking turns organizing games, ensuring your Touch Rugby game stays alive and thriving.
List Your Game with Us
Want your game to be part of the Touch Rugby community? Let us know, and we’ll help list your game, share it with local players, and keep the momentum going. This way, you’ll have more players joining in, and your game can eventually turn into a regular event or even a new club.
6-a-side on the field (with up to 14 in the squad)
No tackles – just a touch stops the play
Pass backwards only – no forward passes
Six touches per set before possession turns over
Score by grounding the ball over the opponent’s line
Quick Guide to Rolling & Passing
Once a player is touched, they must roll the ball backwards using a rollball (think of it as a playmaker’s pass). The dummy half can’t score – so keep your eye on the play and strategize wisely!
Quick, Intense Games
Games usually run in 2 x 20-minute halves, making it a fast-paced experience without taking up your whole evening. For Pick up games these can run for longer with people subbing on and off either team to keep things friendly and fun.
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Everything you need to know about United By Touch – connecting players, clubs, and communities to support making Touch more accessible and social.
Keen to play? Whether you’re starting a new game or finding a club, United By Touch makes it easy to jump in.
