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In the name of science and sport, Cari Thorpe (ETA head of medical services) and Emma Knott (ETA lead physiotherapist) have joined forces with Dr. Craig Twist, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology at Chester University.  Craig is well known for his published work in the field of rugby league and has worked with several Super League clubs, the Rugby Football League a ...

The Manchester Chargers Fully Charged Events team wishes to thank all of those who participated in and supported the opening Touch event for the 2013 season.  Here's a summary of the final results from the day:- Most Valuable Referee (MVR) award goes to Renat Iskakov - congratulations!MIXED DIVISION RESULTS- Bowl final:  Sandymount Touch defeated Thames Valley Vikings in a drop ...

England Touch will host its Touch Nationals 2013 tournament at:- Bolton School, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA.  See the Bolton School website for more information on the venue.For a view of how the pitches will be set out in Bolton see this grounds-layout link.  A detailed briefing note for The Nationals will be sent to regional team leads soon.For those new to The National ...

As the sport of Touch spreads throughout the world, England Touch is pleased to announce its support and endorsement of the Bhubesi Pride charity mission in Africa.Bhubesi Pride is a volunteer project working on behalf of UK charity, United Through Sport.  Together they have previously assembled "..highly qualified teams to carry out rugby coaching missions, using the sport as ...

 NEW ENGLAND TOUCH APPOINTMENTSThe ETA is proud to appoint David Cope as its first National Development Co-ordinator, and Ben Meakin, our Kit Co-ordinator for the new season ahead.Congratulations to Helen Waters, Anna Jennings and Georgia Yurkwich-Spink, who have recently been appointed by England Touch in the following Team Manager roles for Home Nations 2013:Head of Team Mana ...

Manchester are once again holding their season-opening February tournament, to take place on Saturday 23rd February.  The tournament has Men’s, Women’s and Mixed divisions and has attracted teams from all over Europe (England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Switzerland) for its 4th annual Touch-fest.Competition in the Biggest Club Touch Tournament in Europe will again be ...

England Touch are proud to announce the 2nd annual National Touch Tournament. This is a 2 day tournament where regional sides will compete for the national title whilst forming the basis for player development and pathway leading to National Squad selection.The tournament will show case the best players from each region and will be used as a basis for selection for the Opens an ...

It is with great pleasure that the ETA announces the appointment of Head Coaches for the national teams for 2013;Men’s Open – Ben SmithWomen’s Open – Timothy OsborneMixed Open – Noel FordeMixed 30′s – Jon Lovell Men’s 35′s – Mike Roa and Nathan JoyceMen’s 40′s Coach – Jeff BimsonGregg Cropper, President of the ETA said ‘We have appointed a group of committed and highly motivate ...

Dates for the South West for the 2013 season have now passed.  The remaining squad training days are: Sun 17th MarchAny queries please contact Nina Gulati: gulatinina@hotmail.comMore information about the South West Saxons regional team can be found here: http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/index.php/elite-squad/regional-franchises/south-west/ ...