Proving that age is just a number, Scottish Building Society hosted Scotland’s largest walking rugby festival last month, bringing together players of all abilities for a celebration of sport, community, and accessible active living.
Delivered in partnership with Edinburgh Rugby on 15 August, the seven-team tournament saw clubs from across Scotland come together to prove that walking rugby can keep people playing the sport they love for longer.
Ayr, Annan, Edinburgh BATS, Kelso, Midlothian Uncoachables, Murrayfield and Strathmore all participated in the event fielding both male and female teams, with the oldest male player being 85.
The tournament was held during a memorable day at the home of Edinburgh Rugby.
Largest Walking Rugby Event
Walking Rugby follows a similar format to traditional rugby except there is no sprinting, meaning passing accuracy and positioning are key.
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It is a more accessible game as tackling is a much lesser part of the game and requires greater tactical knowledge. The format is growing in popularity with former players who still want to play the game but are older or are unable to partake in full Participants were also joined by Oliver Duncan from the Edinburgh Rugby Academy, who shared his expertise with the players…
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