17th May 2025
08:00 am - 20:00 pm
University of Nottingham, Highfields Sports Complex

The UK Tag Nationals is the highest level domestic Tag Rugby tournament in the UK. Approximately 60 teams will head to Nottingham in May to compete in Mixed Open, Women’s Open, Men’s Open, Women’s 34’s and Men’s 37’s.

DATES, TIMES AND VENUE

  • Date – Saturday 17th May 2025 at the University of Nottingham (Highfields Sports Complex, Beeston, Nottingham NG7 2PS)
  • Time – Matches will run between 09:00-19:00. Meeting times will be decided by your team and region.
  • Surface – Grass
  • Facilities – Changing rooms, toilets and showers. First Aid and water refill points.
  • Venue map and pitch layout – To be added closer to the time.
  • Livestreaming – Pitch 1 and 2 via Try Tag Rugby Youtube and Try Tag Rugby Facebook.
  • Presentation – East Midlands Conference Centre – Approximately 8.15pm (exact time TBC one final team numbers and draw timings are known)

TRAVEL

Nottingham is centrally located, with good rail and road links to all parts of the UK.

  • Train – Beeston station in Nottingham is a 12 minute walk from the venue. Nottingham station is around 20 minutes on public transport.
  • Air – East Midlands airport is 13 miles from the venue
  • Taxis – Uber and other taxis are available in Nottingham
  • Parking – Plenty of parking is available onsite. Price TBC
  • Can cars be left overnight? – TBC

ACCOMODATION

It is expected most teams and players will stay in Nottingham on Friday night and potentially Saturday night as well.

Partner hotels – Official hotel partners will be announced in due course, including details on how to book.

AFTER PARTY

An after party will be held on Saturday from 7-1am at the East Midlands Conference Centre, close to both the Tag venue and our official hotel partners. Full details will be released in due course.

FOOD VENDORS AND BARS

A selection of delicious street food will be available on the day for both competitors and spectators. The nearby hockey centre’s bar will be open throughout the day.

REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS

The 2025 UKTN Regional Tournaments will take place on the following dates at the following venues:
Northern & Scottish – Saturday, 1st March. Cochrane Park, Newcastle
Southern & Midland – Saturday, 15th March. Park House School, Newbury
London – Sunday, 16th March. Kings House Sports Ground, Chiswick

Specific information for each Regional Tournament can be seen on the links above.

The Regional Tournaments will once again double as Great Britain Trials with GB coaches attending each of the Regional events.

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship is being sought both for the tournament as a whole and for individual teams. Coaches, managers, players and supporters are encouraged to share the linked sponsor brochure in an effort to reduce costs for players involved.

The sponsorship brochure can be viewed and shared here.

BRIEFING DOCUMENT

An in depth briefing document for the 2025 UK Tag Nationals can be accessed here. We would strongly encourage all coaches, managers and players to read the brief in order to fully understand the event.

GENERAL INFO / FAQS

What costs are involved?
Playing in UK Tag Nationals is a commitment, both time wise and financially. There are a number of potential costs associated with the event, including:

  • UKTN Regional Tournaments registration fee – £21 (due 12pm 3rd Feb)
  • UK Tag Nationals registration fee (if selected) – £26 (due 12pm 10th Apr)
  • Playing kit – £49.90-£56.90 (depending on the items selected)
  • Regional Midlayer – £42.50 (optional purchase)
  • Accommodation in Nottingham (If required – Friday and/or Saturday)
  • Travel to Nottingham for UK Tag Nationals and to your UKTN Regional Tournaments venue
  • Costs associated with any pitch hire for training

How do I register / nominate for selection?
As this is a representative tournament, selection for your region is not guaranteed. Nominations close at 12pm on Thursday 12th December. Further details can be found here.

Can I still play if I miss nomination or are not selected by my region?
Yes, after training squads are announced, we open nominations for the player pool. See the briefing doc for the full information on the player pool.

Registration for the player pool is now open.

Can I be a coach or manager?
Coaching applications are always welcomed for vacant positions in your region. Contact your local Regional Manager to check availability and submit their application.

Is UK Tag Nationals an 18+ event?
Starting in 2025, the minimum age for players at the UK Tag Nationals will be 18. Players must have turned 18 by 1st January 2025. This date has been chosen to cover the entire UK Tag Nationals programme including training, not just the event itself. We recognise that some players who are under 18 at this date have participated in previous years. These players will remain eligible to play. If this applies to you, please contact us (putting “FAO David Shipley re Nationals” on the message title) for further information on our transition to this new policy. Players who are new to UK Tag Nationals and do not meet the age requirement should not nominate themselves for selection in 2025.

Are spectators allowed?
Yes spectators can attend both UK Tag Nationals and Regionals events free of charge.

Are dogs allowed on site?
No (unless required for assistance)

Is there shelter / can we bring gazebos?
Despite the excellent facilities at Highfields Sports Complex there is limited shelter around the ground. An area will be provided for teams to set-up gazebo’s to use as a base for the day. They must have pegs less than 30cm and be removed at the end of the day.

PLAYING KIT FAQS

Which regions have new kit for 2025?
Coventry & Warwickshire, Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Wigan, York.

Which regions are keeping their existing kit in 2025?
Brighton & Hove, Bristol, East London, North London, South London, Thames Valley, West London will reuse their 2023/24 UK Tag Nationals for 2025 before receiving a new kit in 2026.

Why do I have to buy playing kit to play in UK Tag Nationals?
UK Tag Nationals is the highest level domestic Tag tournament taking place in the UK and representing your region is second only in prestige to representing your country. UK Tag Nationals is regularly streamed online so the tournament is a good showcase for Tag Rugby in the UK. Wearing the same kit as other players in your region also helps unite the players into a single team representing one region. For these reasons, since its conception, it was decided that teams should dress appropriately in regional branded kits.

Why is the kit renewed every two years?
We’ve chosen to operate kits on a two-year cycle rather than annually to reduce costs. This allows players who purchase a kit in year-one of a kit cycle to keep and reuse the kit in year two. We feel this is the right balance for this high level tournament in the calendar.

Is kit compulsory?
Official kit for each region is compulsory for UK Tag Nationals and optional (though encouraged) for Regional warm-up tournaments.

When are the order windows?
Order window 1 – Monday 2nd December 2024, Friday 10th January 2025 9am.
Order window 2 – Wednesday 12th March 2025, Tuesday 1st April 2025 9am.

What items of kit can be ordered?
Jersey, singlet, shorts and tights, and regional midlayers are available in Unisex or women’s cut.

What number can I have on my kit?
All teams can have jersey/singlet numbered between 1 and 99. Your coach and/or manager will assign you a players number, and you will be asked to select the number you’ve been provided when you order a kit (kit orders and numbers chosen will be cross-checked after the order window closes).

When will kit be delivered?
Once the order windows close, the playing kit will be made to order. Playing kits will be sent to Regional Managers in advance of the regional tournaments or collected on the day of regional tournaments. This is specific to each region and will be repeated for the second order window leading up to UK Tag Nationals. Midlayers will be manufactured and sent directly to you via Royal Mail (please allow 4-5 weeks for delivery).

Who do I contact if I’ve got a question or issue with kit?
Contact Steve Devonshire via the contact us form on our website (choose team kit)