Touch Rugby
Touch Rugby is a fast-paced, non-contact team sport that emphasizes agility, strategy, and quick ball movement. It's played on a field similar to rugby's, but with fewer rules and no physical contact. EGGS enters teams at both a junior and premier level that compete during Term 1.
Key Dates/Information
Term 4 2024
Epsom Girls Grammar will be sending a team to NZSS Touch Nationals in December.
Trainings details; Mondays and Wednesdays, 3.30pm on EGGS Field 1
A weekly Strength & Conditioning session is also likely to be added to the training programme
Term 1 2025
Auckland Premier Touch Competition
Games: The Premier Team will play Monday's after school , starting 10 February. All other Senior Teams will play Tuesday's after school, starting 18 February
Trials: TBC
Major Tournaments
NZSS Touch Nationals
December, 2025
Auckland Secondary Schools Touch Cup
April, 2025
Fees
Fees are approx. $70 per season.
Tournament entry will be charged in addition.
Uniform & Equipment Required
Players will compete wearing an EGGS touch singlet which is provided by the school at the start of the season.
Players will need to provide their own black shorts (without pockets), touch boots and a mouth guard.
Key Contact
Sports Co Ordinator
sport@eggs.school.nz
Teacher in Charge
Olivia Waldron: owaldron@eggs.school.nz
Student Leader
Muggy Hardie: 21138@apps.eggs.school.nz