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Object
of the Game
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The
object of the game is for each team to score
touchdowns and to prevent the opposition from
scoring.
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The
ball may be passed, knocked or handed between
onside players of the attacking team who may
in turn run or otherwise move with the ball
in an attempt to gain territorial advantage
and score.
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Defending
players prevent the attacking team from gaining
a territorial advantage by touching the ball
carrier. Either defending or attacking players
may initiate the touch.
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Start
of Game
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The
team that wins the coin toss chooses the direction
of play and must start with a tap from the middle
of the field.
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The
defending team must be back 10 metres for the
start of play and after each touchdown.
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Duration
of Game
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Each
game will consist of two 10-minute halves with
a one minute half time break.
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Size
of the Field
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The
size of the field can vary but the game will
generally be played on half a rugby field (playing
across the field). Posts are not required to
play Touchrugby.
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Number
of Players
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Teams
can consist of up to a maximum of 12 players,
6 on the field at any one time and sides must
have at least one player from each sex represented
on the field of play at all times. Players can
be continuously substituted from the side of
the field at any time.
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Method
of Scoring
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A
touchdown is awarded when an attacking player
places the ball on the ground, on or over the
defending teams scoreline. Two points will be
awarded to ladies scoring a touchdown and one
to men.
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The
person who takes the role of dummy half can
cross the try-line but not score.
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After
a team scores, the play begins again with a
tap in the middle of the field by the non scoring
team.
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