Rugby for everybody?

Last activity 08 October 2013 by DronYA

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ainhkMember01 May 2013 05:08:14

Good morning bloggers. I've just moved to bucharest and am looking hard for some sport to keep me fit. I've been playing touch rugby and tag rugby for years in Ireland and was hoping that there would be something similar here, but can find nothing. I've played full contact rugby in the past, but have now transitioned to the less punitive touch and tag rugby.

If you don't know the sport, it is non contact, played by both sexes on mixed teams. It is great exercise, uses the basic rules of rugby, but without the scrubs, tackles or line outs. It is hugely popular in Ireland, with thousands of regular players in Dublin alone.

It is suitable for all ages, from 16 to 60, and all levels of fitness.

I'm hoping to start a bit of a following. Start by meeting in the evening for a play around with a ball, moving to small games when we have 10 people, and then graduating into leagues when numbers build.

So spread the word, leave a message if you are interested or have a group that would take part. As soon as there is a pool of players, I will organise a meet.

Alan

borisrexMember03 May 2013 18:54:07

Hi Alan,

My husband Patrick would be interested in joining this. He has no experience of rugby being Dutch but he's a fast learner. Let us know where its on and he will be there.

Many thanks

Christine

ainhkMember05 May 2013 17:19:43

Thats great Christine. It would be great if you could help pull a group together. I am lobbying all my contacts - perhaps you could round up a few more troops, and we can possible start in the next few weeks.

alan

ainhkMember07 May 2013 13:41:33

Ive set up a facebook page to try and build up numbers. I invite you to log on and 'like'the page, and tell all your friends!
facebook.com/touchbucharest

dedicatie_specialaNew member07 May 2013 20:54:04

Hi,

Are you interested in playing tennis? or table tennis?

Send me an e-mail at dedicatie_speciala@xhost.ro with your skype id or messenger yahoo.
I'm Romanian and I can help you to learn the language.

Cata

lupubogdan2000Member28 June 2013 13:39:08

Hy, I'm interested in this kind of sport so whenever you are ready just give me an e-mail. I also think I can get some of my collegues at work to join ( 2-3 people of the sporty kind)

Thanks.

Bogdan Lupu

davidfrNew member02 July 2013 13:03:27

Hi Alan,

I'm interested in playing touch rugby too. I have never played it before but I like practicing sports in general and I'd be glad to do some exercise.

ainhkMember02 July 2013 13:15:13

No problem. You are welcome to join us this Thursday at 7pm on the rugby ground in dinamo stadium, bucharest. Join our Facebook page at facebook.com/touchbucharest. You can also email me at obrienalan2 at gmail.com to confirm you will attend. Regards, alan

ainhkMember02 July 2013 13:16:06

Hi bogdan. Any luck in getting a few people together for this Thursday evening? Alan

DronYAActive member08 October 2013 05:49:45

#10

Hey guys, how's things? Are you still playing rugby or have a meetings? I'm playing volleyball, but I suppose I could hack the rules I had a little probs with my back, but after 2 months I'm in a good condition. Need training again.

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