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Women’s tag comes to Byron

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The Byron Bay Red Devils are looking to field a women’s league tag side in the NRRRL competition which will be played in conjunction with the normal men’s comp.

To be eligible you need to be fifteen or older and officially registered , which also includes insurance cover. The club will provide playing strip and training gear and will help with registrations.

Tag is played over 25-minute halves with unlimited interchange under international rules on a full field; there are no scrums or tackles.

Anyone wishing to participate in the fastest-growing arm of Rugby League can contact Shanay (0411 349 673).


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