Welcome to the home of Blackadders Touch
Blackadder’s Touch Rugby were first established way back in 2007. We are based out of Whitley Bay, just outside of Newcastle. We have competed at all levels of touch rugby in both England and Scotland.

Latest news
- Juniors at RockcliffRockcliff RFC and Blackadders are excited to be growing its… Read more: Juniors at Rockcliff
- In2Touch Spring League 2026Our In2Touch Spring / Summer League is back! The league… Read more: In2Touch Spring League 2026
- Blackadders 2026 Charity – Sarah’s StarWe’re proud to announce that our Charity of the Year… Read more: Blackadders 2026 Charity – Sarah’s Star
- Another Fantastic Fundraising Year!As a club, Blackadders Touch Rugby always prides itself on… Read more: Another Fantastic Fundraising Year!
- Charity Quiz night – September 5th!You read that right, we’ve got a charity Quiz night… Read more: Charity Quiz night – September 5th!
- Spring League 2025 Wrap UpJune 10th brought to an end the latest North East… Read more: Spring League 2025 Wrap Up
Why should you play touch?
Touch is a great sport for getting back into rugby or for all of those who have always fancied throwing a rugby ball about but never fancied getting hurt.
Fitness
Touch is fantastic for fitness, its loads of shuttle runs and who doesn’t love a shuttle run?
For all
With people from all over the world, all ages and genders coming to play. We have a real mix of people and make sure we include everyone
Fun
We make sure we have fun, sport is all about enjoying yourself and we like to make sure we have fun doing it
Tournament latest
The latest of our touch tournaments has been announced!
All teams are welcome, latest tournament starts 12th of May for 6 weeks.

Thursday night touch
Every Thursday we run a social touch evening, once a week we get together to have some and throw a ball about.
Everyone is more than welcome, if you’re new to rugby or an international touch player. We’d love to have you down

Contact us
Want to speak to us about touch, feel free to contact us below.
