Category: In2Touch

  • Blackadders Rockcliff In2Touch Final Week

    Blackadders Rockcliff In2Touch Final Week

    The final week of Blackadders Rockcliff In2Touch League concluded six weeks of fantastic touch.  Over the duration we saw improvements all round, with some skillful play, fancy tries, and some great matches. On the night Blackadder’s played Alnwick Tynedale; Ashington took on Pirates; Rockadder Social competed against Wanderers; and Roses challenged Ravens. Ultimately Blackadders were…

  • In2Touch Blackadders league  Week 5

    In2Touch Blackadders league  Week 5

    Highlight:It has been roughly a year since my first competitive touch experience at the in2touch spring league in 2023. So was nice to reflect on how much I’ve learned in that time. Worst bit:It was too cold for June! Especially given that we had beautiful weather for the 2023 edition, which is probably what made…

  • In2Touch Blackadders league Rockliff  Week 3

    In2Touch Blackadders league Rockliff  Week 3

    Highlight – Seeing how much each team has improved since last year’s summer league. The games have become a lot more competitive. With each team having some stand out players. The Barbarians team is a nice addition, a mix of players from teams available. So you never have the same Barbarians team each game. Negative…

  • In2Touch Spring league Week 2

    In2Touch Spring league Week 2

    The In2touch Blackadder’s league at Rockcliff Rugby Club is in its second week. Highlight of week 2 – sun was out, and obvious advancement in skills from week 1! Worst bit – Simon’s missing score for Rockcliff Adders, though he tells a great story about it! Alex Position spotlight:Link – the link is the player between…

  • Spring league is back

    Spring league is back

    The In2touch Blackadder’s league at Rockcliff Rugby Club started 14 May…with 8 teams this time. My highlight, seeing all the new players picking up the game quickly in Week 1. The worst bit was when refereeing forgetting what number touch I’ve counted to and saying 4th when it was 6th. Gareth Position spotlight:Wing – you…

  • Winter League at Rockcliff!

    Winter League at Rockcliff!

    In the frosty embrace of Whitley Bay winter, four resilient North East touch rugby teams met on the field. The competition was fun, and at times a little fierce, with each team determined to improve their game.  The four Saturday fixtures saw some great moments of touch, with an increasing level of structure and skill…