From the Sidelines to the Trylines: Women’s Touch Rugby in Loughrea

Nov 13, 2026 discoverloughrea

Give Touch Rugby a Try at Loughrea Rugby Club on Friday Evenings

Looking for a fun way to get active, meet new people and try something different? Loughrea Rugby Club is welcoming women and girls to its weekly Social Touch Rugby sessions.

No previous rugby experience is needed, and everyone is welcome, whether completely new to the sport, a former player or simply a club supporter looking to get involved.

The sessions are proudly part of the IRFU’s ‘Sidelines to Trylines’ initiative, a national social touch rugby programme launched by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) in partnership with the Ireland Touch Association for the 2026/27 season.

Designed for women and girls of all fitness levels, backgrounds and experience, touch rugby is non-contact and offers a relaxed, welcoming environment to enjoy the game, get active and meet others.

Sessions take place every Friday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Loughrea Rugby Club (H62 AP03).

Whether it’s a first introduction to rugby or a chance to get back involved, it’s a great opportunity to give the sport a try.

Interested in joining? For more information, contact: