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The term Touch rugby is used to describe derivatives of rugby football where touching replaces a tackle, avoiding the physical nature of the full contact game. The most common form of touch is played under the rules of the sports governing body The Federation of International Touch (FIT).

There are variants of touch rugby which are played by rugby union teams for training purposes and also as "much around" games.

Touch has a number of advantages over the traditional game, including the ease of learning and the ability to play it without fear of injury. As a result it is a popular social game; mixed-gender and women-only games are also played.

Touch helps to develop essential skills and fitness for use both in the rugby codes and other sports. Schools have used touch as part of their curriculum to avoid the inevitable injuries that can stem from the full contact version.

Touch also scores in the lack of required equipment. As kicking is not part of touch, posts are not required, and the game can be played with minimal facilities (a ball and a rectangular playing area). There is also no special clothing require, touch can be played bare foot as it happens in many countries and on the beach.