Inclusive Tag Rugby
What is Tag Rugby?
Our Inclusive Tag Rugby offering is for players with disabilities is a fun, fast-paced, non-contact version of the game that helps players develop running, balance, and ball-handling skills in a safe and enjoyable way.
It’s a great way to stay active and healthy while enjoying the benefits of being part of a rugby team. The game is open to men, women, and children of all abilities from the age of 6 upwards, with no upper age limit.
Who Can Play?
Inclusive Tag Rugby is designed to be fully inclusive, welcoming players with a wide range of disabilities, including physical, sensory, and learning needs. While the game can also cater for wheelchair users, it is usually played on grass pitches. As the main playing season runs from September to June, wheelchair use will depend on weather and pitch conditions unless indoor facilities are available.
Why Play Inclusive Tag Rugby?
• Fun & Fast-Moving – An exciting, non-contact game that everyone can enjoy.
• Healthy & Active – Builds fitness, coordination, and ball skills.
• Inclusive & Welcoming – Open to players of all abilities, from age 6 and up.
• Team Spirit – Be part of a supportive rugby community and make new friends.
Where Can I Play?
The number of clubs offering Disability Tag Rugby continues to grow across Ireland. However, not every club currently runs a team. Some players may begin in their local minis programme and later move to another club to continue playing in a safe and supportive environment.
A list of clubs offering Disability Tag Rugby can be found below. Please note that not all clubs provide both under-15 and over-15 teams.
| Galway Corinthians | Raptors | Connacht | Disability Tag | All ages | Derek Niland | 0872454138 | derek@connachtpropertyvaluations.ie |
| Tuam RFC | Little Rascals | Connacht | Disability Tag | U15s | Noreen Ward | 0877537651 | Noreenward30@gmail.com |
| Creggs RFC | in Development | Connacht | Disability Tag | under 18 | Pat O’Gorman | mob0872354235 | patandailish@gmail.com |
| Carrick on Shannon | in Development | Connacht | Disability Tag | under 18 | Sinead Barber | 872934503 | leitrimlass@hotmail.com |
| Club Name | Team Name | What province is your club Located? | What form of rugby ? | What age group do you cater for? eg under 15s , over 15s , all ages , over 18s only | Lead Contact Name? | Mobile Number? | Email Address? |
| Co carlow FC | County Carlow Bees | Leinster | Disability Tag | all ages | Aurlene Browne | 085 748 6163 | aurleneb@gmail.com |
| Railway Union RFC | Railway Union Steamers | Leinster | Disability Tag | under 15s | Sonia McDermott | 0863638671 | sonia.mcdermott@hotmail.com |
| Seapoint RFC | Seapoint Dragons | Leinster | Disability Tag | Under 15s squad and over 15s squad | Joanne Dwyer | 0868510902 | joannedwyer1@gmail.com |
| Naas RFC | Naas Vipers | Leinster | Disability Tag | U15s | Yvette Molloy | 0872368254 | molloy.yvette@gmail.com |
| Navan RFC | NRFC Blue Dragons | Leinster | Disability Tag | U18s | Gerry Sweeney | 0867865007 | gersweeney@gmail.com |
| New Ross Rfc | Dunbrody Warriors | Leinster | Disability Tag | Over 18s | Nicky Haberlin | 0877964990 | Haberlinnicky@gmail.com |
| DLSP FC | DLSP Eagles | Leinster | Disability Tag | All ages | David Hicks | 0872565656 | eagles@dlspfc.ie |
| North Kildare RFC | Skylarks | Leinster | Disability Tag | primarily under 15s | Eoin Fahy | 0860541377 | eoin.m.fahy@gmail.com |
| Edenderry | Edenderry Sharks | Leinster | Disability Tag | All ages | Gill Hoey | 085 286 4273 | Edenderrysharks@gmail.com |
| Balbriggan RFC | Balbriggan Stingers | Leinster | Disability Tag | over 12s | Alison (Ali) Cashell | 0868372134 | alicashell@gmail.com |
| Clontarf FC | Clontarf Bulls | Leinster | Disability Tag | all ages | Dolores O’Hagan Skelly | 0868124851 | doloresskelly@gmail.com |
| Portarlington RFC | Port Eagles | Leinster | Disability Tag | All ages | Barry Lambkin | 0868206776 | Rugby@portarlingtonrugby.com |
| Cill Dara RFC | Foxes | Leinster | Disability Tag | 7yrs to 18 yrs | Paul McGrath | 0872958643 | paulmcgrathspsv@gmail.com |
| Wicklow RFC | Wicklow Warriors | Leinster | Disability Tag | All ages | James Keating | 086 8152141 | Wicklowman@gmail.com |
| Garda/Westmanstown RFC | Westmanstown Wasps | Leinster | Disability Tag | All ages | Eamon O’Grady | 086 7887790 | eamonogrady@gmail.com |
| Arklow RFC | Red Kites | Leinster | Disability Tag | Over 18s | Tadhg O Scannail | 085 7657775 | Arklowinclusiverugby@gmail.com |
| Mullingar RFC | The lions | Leinster | Disability Tag | Senior | Clare O’Brien | 086 3324865 | Mullingarccro@leinsterrugby.ie |
| Terenure College RFC | Terenure Tigers | Leinster | Disability Tag | all ages | Noelle Cadell | 086 8268655 | Nmcadell@gmail.com |
| MU Banrhall | Buffaloes | Leinster | Disability Tag | over 18s | James Jones | 0873768754 | jamesjones1993@gmail.com |
| Greystones RFC | Greystones Seagulls | Leinster | Disability Tag | Over 15s | Andrew Broderick | 0876787203 | andrew@bkraccountants.ie |
| St Marys College RFC | St Marys Stars | Leinster | Disability Tag | Over 18s at the moment | Robbie O’Neill | Mob0868128531 | robbieoneill300@gmail.com |
| Tullamore RFC | Tigers | Leinster | Disability Tag | Over18s | Paul Cronin | 087 6691963 | croninp563@outlook.com |
| Clondalkin RFC | Crusaders | Leinster | Disability Tag | U15’s | Gareth Steed | 0872200085 | Garethjsteed@gmail.com |
| Roscrea RFC | in Development | Leinster | Disability Tag | All ages | Darren Bayliss | 830506186 | youthcoodroscrearfc@gmail.com |
| Garryowen FC | Garryowen Lions | Munster | Disability Tag | Over 18’s | Ashley Ryan | 871368809 | ashleyryan925@hotmail.com |
| Mallow RFC | Mallow Barbarians | Munster | Disability Tag | Over 18s only | Paula Reilly | 863244334 | Reillyp@cope-foundation.ie |
| Thomond rfc | TRFC Rugby for all | Munster | Disability Tag | U 15s | Colm kerley | 879388242 | Kerleycolm@yahoo.ie |
| Ballincollig RFC | Ballincollig Warriors | Munster | Disability Tag | 5 to 12 | Rob Keane | 852580919 | tana_04@hotmail.com |
| Old Crescent | Old Crescent Wolves | Munster | Disability Tag | Under 18 | Pat Monaghan | 086 700 9700 | monaghan2907@gmail.com |
| Kilfeacle RFC | in Development | Munster | Disability Tag | Tracy O’Dwyer | 879807909 | tracieodwyer@gmail.com | |
| Bantry Bay RFC | in Development | Munster | Disability Tag | Under 18 | Linda Keohane | 086 3353519 | keohanelinda@yahoo.ie |
| Kanturk RFC | Crusaders | Munster | Disability Tag | Under 15 | Aine Dillon | 879761476 | ainedillon1@hotmail.com |
| Cobh | Pirates | Munster | Disability Tag | 6 to 18 | Kathy Cassidy | 087 689 0220 | cwo@cobhpirates.com |
| Portadown RFC | Portadown Panthers | Ulster | Disability Tag | 6+ | Karen Flack | 07716398715 | karenflack0@gmail.com |
| PSNI RFC | Newforge Taggers | Ulster | Disability Tag | Under 15’s and Over 15’s | Rachel Melville | 07877274385 | rachelmelville91@yahoo.co.uk |
| Enniskillen RFC | SKINclusions | Ulster | Disability Tag | 11+ | Trevor Whittaker | 07765851403 | trevwhittaker@gmail.com |
| Ballymena RFC | Ballymena Bears | Ulster | Disability Tag | Over 7 to 50+ | Gary Donald | 07738389791 | gdjd6@hotmail.com |
| Virginia RFC | Virginia All Blacks | Ulster | Disability Tag | U12Â Â over 12s | Lisa Lynch | 0864059713 | lisa.lynch205@gmail.com |
| Ballyclare RFC | Clare Hares | Ulster | Disability Tag | All ages | Cliff Gilmore | 07803143760 | j88rcg@gmail.com |
| Co Cavan RFC | Cavan Lions | Ulster | Disability Tag | Over 18s | Audrey Maguire | 087 7458939 | audreymaguire85@gmail.com |
| Donaghadee RFC | Donaghadee Seaside Sharkies | Ulster | Disability Tag | Under and over15 | Peter brown | 07989741561 | Pete@oldhenhouse.com |
| Monaghan RFC | in Development | Ulster | Disability Tag | All ages | Paddy McAloon | mob0879912425 | patrickmcaloon@hotmail.com |