Mallow RFC Annual Tag Rugby Festival

Last Friday Mallow RFC held an Official Launch in Albert Lynches Pub where a wholesome turnout of players and enthusiasts came to support this year’s Tag Rugby Festival. The Festival which is being held on Saturday August 10th is growing year on year and last year saw a record number of eighteen teams taking part.

Opening the proceedings Club President Paul Barry thanked everyone for attending and wished the Committee well for the upcoming event. He also thanked the Tag Committee for their ongoing work and noted the success of the Club, especially last season in being promoted to Division 1 and winning Munster Junior Club of the Year.

Next to speak was Sean Hayes, owner of MTD Precision Engineering Ltd. and who are the main sponsor of the Tag Rugby Festival. Sean spoke regarding the importance of inclusion in sport, and also that the participation of the Cope teams in the annual festival is something to be very proud of. He then presented Director of the Tag Festival, Darryl Barry, with a generous cheque and Darryl in turn thanked Sean for his kind sponsorship and continued support.

Details for the Mallow RFC Tag Rugby Festival are as follows:

The Tag Rugby action will take place in Mallow Town Park on Saturday 10th August.

Registration will take place at 10am where there will be a short debrief for teams and official team photos.

Kick-Off will be at 11 am.

There will be a break for lunch where Bad Boys BBQ will feed hungry players and Gems Coffee will supply hot beverages.

The Cope Teams will play during lunch and there will be a "special" welcome for these teams as there is every year. The Mallow Barbarians will perform their own version of the HAKA.

After lunch, the teams will run through the knockout stages and on to the finals.

Teams can avail of face painting and there is also live coverage of Ireland V Italy on a giant screen.

This year there will be a giant after-party (Après Tag) in Albert’s bar with the presentation of prizes and live music for all to enjoy.

ALL ARE WELCOME to come down and see the action pitch-side or join up afterwards in Albert's for celebrations.

Anyone interested in entering a team can email: darrylbarry100@gmail.com