Aussies looking for International Cup tag glory

THE London Tag Rugby community is eagerly awaiting the popular International Cup tournament on Saturday, 9 June at Twyford Avenue Sports Ground in Acton which will see 15 teams battle it out across three divisions.

London Australia will be represented in all three divisions which are Mixed A grade, Men’s & Mixed social grade.

London Australia are the reigning champions in the Men’s division having never lost a match in three International Cup tournaments, while the Mixed A grade side has only ever lost one match which was the final at the last International Cup tournament.

At the time of going to print, only the London Australia Mixed A grade side had been selected with arguably one of the strongest line ups ever, on paper. The team consists of: Elle Baltra, Dane Challenor, Kellie Dowdell, Lauren Jolly, Arron Lombardo, Adam Madigan ©, Tom Parsons, Phoebe Robins, Jay “Ringo” Wilkinson, Jessica Willemse, Nicholas Wong & Patrick Wright.

The Aussies will face tough opposition in the Mixed A grade with the Great Britain & Ireland World Cup train on squad entering two teams as well as London Ireland and London NewZealand.

In other news, Try Tag Rugby has announced a number of free taster sessions and a free ladies coaching day coming up in June. The free taster sessions will take place at Paradise Park in Highbury on 12June,Wimbledon Park in Southfields on 14 June and at King’s Meadow Parkin Reading on 25June. The sessions are a chance for curious players to try Tag Rugby out for the first time in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment.

The Ladies coaching session will take place at Paradise Parkin Highbury on 19 June. All welcome to attend and all information can be found at www.trytagrugby.com

Meanwhile, Late Summer Tag Rugby registrations in London & Reading are now open. Late Summer competitions commence in late June/early July and are expected to break the current record season (Early Summer 2012) participation figures of 142 teams.

Leagues will take place at Acton, Balham, Canada Water, Finsbury Park, Highbury, Hoxton, Reading, Richmond, Rotherhithe, Southfields, Wandsworth Town, West Ham and White City.

If you would like to get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in London, new team and individual registrations are welcome. This is a great chance to develop a network of friends if you are new to London.

IMAGE:: Hamish Jones shows his heels for Australia

To register for a Try Tag Rugby competition or event, go to www.trytagrugby.com or email info@trytagrugby.com for more details.

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