Edinburgh Touch – Play, Coach, and Referee Touch Rugby in Scotland
Maintain match-speed conditioning without the contact. Improve your spatial awareness and high-speed decision-making to return to your primary sport sharper than when you left.
Every player is a playmaker. Our sanctioned 6-a-side format guarantees constant involvement, perfecting your handling and distribution under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
The capital’s most inclusive sport. Using a "Managed Equity" model, we ensure equal ball-time and leadership, focusing on speed and skill rather than size.
Future Talent Pathways
The 2026 Festival Rollout We are building infrastructure for the inaugural Primary School Festivals in March 2026. This launchpad establishes a sustainable regional league across the Lothians, creating a new standard for school-aged competition.
Official Development Pathways Our sanctioned hubs bridge the gap between grassroots play and elite performance. Through high-standard coaching, U12–U18 athletes develop the technical agility and decision-making skills required for Scotland regional representation and beyond.
Safety Through Skill Touch provides a fast-paced, high-speed environment where agility outranks size. By removing the impact of contact codes, we offer a safe but competitive platform where boys and girls develop and lead on equal footing.
Regional Hub Network
Official League Venue Our regional competition is currently hosted at our partner venue in central Edinburgh via In2Touch. It is open to everyone, whether you are a social player or a competitive athlete. You will be graded to find the right level for your team.
The Lothian Expansion We are currently selecting Founding Hubs in Midlothian (Penicuik) and Edinburgh (Colinton). These locations are identified as high-growth areas for community ecosystems. If your local area isn’t listed, you can apply to help us launch it.
Powered by Builders Every hub is led by a Regional Founder—a local “Builder” supported by our official starter kit of funding and equipment. We are currently scouting for entrepreneurial leaders to help us plant the flag in new Lothian territories for the 2026 season.
The capital’s official senior competition
We partner with In2Touch to provide the region’s premier adult competition from May to September. While we focus on regional governance and growth, In2Touch delivers the match-day experience in central Edinburgh. This is the official summer home for winter teams and individual athletes. Register today via the In2Touch website.
Investing in the region's fastest-growing sport
The £10M World Cup Legacy Touch is a high-growth asset. With an estimated £10M economic impact from the 2024 World Cup, our sport is moving into the mainstream. By partnering with the official regional body (Charity No. SC044676), your brand is positioned at the forefront of this athletic expansion.
Expanding Our Footprint We currently support over 350 active participants and are scaling rapidly through our hub-and-spoke model. Each New Hub offers a measurable opportunity for partners to fund specific equipment, coaching certifications, and community festivals with visible, local impact.
Championing Managed Equity Our commitment to gender-balanced leadership and equal ball-time provides a unique platform for partners focused on diversity and inclusion. We don’t just talk about equity; we mandate it through our sanctioned competition structures and regional governance.