Great Britain Tag Rugby

29/04/2026

Great Britain will take another step forward in developing its international programme in 2027, with a confirmed series of fixtures in Ireland offering players regular exposure to high-level competition.

Taking place across 5–6 June at University College Dublin, the matches will see GB face Ireland and the visiting Australian Tagaroos, with the potential for additional nations to join the competition subject to final confirmation.

The fixtures form part of a broader push to create more consistent and meaningful international opportunities for Great Britain athletes, supporting progression across the pathway and strengthening preparation for future major events.

28/04/2026

You can now watch episode 2 of our mini documentary series, ALL THE WAY.

In Episode 2 we're at the first weekend GB camp in Leeds. We mic up the Mixed Seniors head coach, Kimiora Parkinson, as he talks his team through what is expected at training, before getting into a drills session. We also hear from a Women's 37s player, Kit Draper, after a trial game against the Men's 50s side.

Follow the journey of the Great Britain Tag Rugby squad as they prepare for the 2026 Tag World Cup in Australia.

Link:

All The Way - Episode 2 - Inside GB camp

27/04/2026

Great Britain weekend camp no.1. Done. ✅️

Solid work by all teams over the weekend. Great effort, attitude and energy across all teams over the weekend.

Next up is the Banbury camp in May.

15/04/2026

6️⃣ Months today the opening ceremony of the 5th ITF Tag World Cup would have taken place along with the tournaments opening games.

Follow along to join our journey to the Tag World Cup in Australia starting on 15th October 2026.

13/04/2026

Great Britain Tag is taking a significant step forward in its high-performance approach with the appointment of Richard Dean as Head of Psyche, supported by experienced coach developer Colin Wilson.

In a message to athletes and coaches, Dean set the tone clearly. This is about more than just performance. It is about building an environment where people thrive first, and results follow.

“You represent Great Britain. Wear that badge with pride.”

Read in full www.greatbritaintagrugby.com/news/performance-psychology-a-new-chapter-for-gb-tag

09/04/2026

Following the recent announcement of our S&C team, we’ve taken another step forward in how we support players across the programme.

We’ve now rolled out TeamBuildr, a central platform that allows us to plan, deliver and monitor training in a more structured and consistent way.

With access across a large athlete base and a full suite of performance tools, the platform gives our coaches greater visibility while supporting players with more personalised, accessible training.

The introduction of the platform reinforces our commitment to supporting athlete development through a balance of expert coaching and smart use of technology.

Read more https://www.greatbritaintagrugby.com/news/centralising-our-sc-programme

24/03/2026

Three new positions are available within Great Britain Tag Rugby:

• HEAD OF ATHLETE HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE

• HEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST

• PHYSIOTHERAPIST / TEAM LEADER

Read more www.greatbritaintagrugby.com/news/vacancies

17/03/2026

After a successful trial weekend in Leeds and London at the beginning of March, which showcased a strong standard of trialists, coaches and managers carefully assessed both incumbent and new players before selecting their HPTS members for 2026.

In total 308 players have been selected across 10 UK squads, these are: Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Mixed Open, Women’s 27s, Men’s 30s, Mixed Seniors, Women’s 37s, Men’s 40s, Men’s 50s, Mixed 21s.

Players from across the Try Tag Rugby UK regions feature in the squads, highlighting the ongoing growth of both Great Britain Tag Rugby and the sport across the UK.

Corrections to Mixed Open: Caroline Henzell is not included in Mixed Open as a player. Josh Ede (Brabazons), Harvey Alecock (no Nationals team).

Read more www.greatbritaintagrugby.com/news/great-britain-name-hpts-for-2026

11/03/2026

A trio of experienced performance staff have joined Great Britain Tag Rugby to help the players perform on the world stage.

Grace Brown and Nick Garcia, are both experienced Tag Rugby players join GBTR as strength and conditioning coaches, while Michael Delbridge is a sports rehab specialist and athletic development coach.

Read more https://www.greatbritaintagrugby.com/news/great-britain-tag-rugby-builds-out-performance-department

10/03/2026

This year we’re making a series of short videos following Great Britain's journey to the Tag World Cup.

Episode 1 features an interview with GB Programme Director Gregg Cropper, along with action from the Northern and Southern trials.

Across the year, expect player and coach interviews, behind-the-scenes access to training camps and preparations, mic’d up moments from players and coaches, and much more as the road to the World Cup unfolds.

Watch episode 1 on https://www.YouTube.com/. Link in our bio.

03/03/2026

University College Dublin has been confirmed as the host venue for the 2026 British & Irish Cup, taking place over the weekend of 1st and 2nd August.

The tournament returns to UCD following the 2024 competition, where Great Britain secured their first ever Cup victory on Irish soil. Great Britain will aim to secure a fourth consecutive British & Irish Cup after a commanding performance in 2025.

Read more including details of a change in format for the B&I Cup and a shift in the points system for 2026 www.greatbritaintagrugby.com/news/university-college-dublin-to-host-british-irish-cup-2026