Touch rugby Object. The object of the game is for each team to score a touchdown and to prevent the opposition from scoring. 2. Mode of Play. 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. The ball may however not be kicked and is not allowed to touch the ground. Defending players prevent the attacking team from gaining a territorial advantage by touching the ball carrier. Either defending or attacking players may initiate a touch upon which, after 3 touches, play stops and possession is changed. 3. Scoring. A touchdown is awarded when a player places the ball on the ground on or Over the teams attacking score line and within the boundaries of the Touchdown Zone. A touchdown is worth one (1) point. 4. The Winner. The team who at the end of play has scored the most touchdowns is Declared the winner. In the event of neither team scoring, or in the event of both teams scoring the same number of touchdowns, A Rock, Paper, Scissors is declared. 5. Number of Players. A Team consists of Six (6) players 6. Substitution. Players may substitute at any time there is no limit to the number of times a player may interchange. 7. Attacking Team. The attacking team is to start the match with a Tap in the middle of the field. All players of the attacking team are to remain in an onside position until the ball has been played. 8. Defending Team. All players of the defending team are required to retire a distance Of not less than five (5) meters. Defending players may move forward of their positions once the ball has been played. 9. Changeover Procedure. Following the touch or the loss of possession due to any Other means, players of the team losing possession are to hand, or pass the ball to the Nearest opposition player, or place the ball on the ground at the mark without delay. 10. Intercepts. Intercepts by onside defending players are allowed.
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