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Videos! What is Touch Rugby?
Check out some videos from "down under"
highlighting the best of "Touch". Also see
Dods on the Web! Click HERE to view

DODDERERS TOUCH RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

The name says it all!

We are a bunch of (im)mature rugby lovers, some of whom have played
the real stuff (and some still do), who enjoy a Sunday morning run out to
shake off the hangover from Saturday night. Rather than get muddy and
bruised, we play touch rugby - non contact - fast, furious and great for the
elderly and infirm. Our ages range from 12 - 60+ (with most at the upper
end of the scale!!

Our club was formed in 2003 to celebrate the winning of the Rugby World
Cup by England, so Dodderers Day is celebrated every year on (or near to)
November 22nd. It's basically an excuse for a Lad's night out (or a
"Gentleman's Evening" to our WAGS!) See Events

Touch (as it is called "down under") is a growing sport in the UK - with
organised leagues and a World Cup Tournament of its own. Check out the
website of the Federation of International Touch or UK based sites at
Premiership Touch Rugby; englandtouchrugby or in2touch .

Check out the entries on Wikipedia for Touch Rugby and the Aussie's
"Touch Footy". Also check out the QUICK RULES or the FULL RULES.

You are most welcome to join us - just turn up any Sunday morning at 8
a.m. (for directions see Location). Previous experience not necessary - you
will need footwear with good grip and a sense of humour.
Drop an e-mail to the webmaster if you wish further details.

The Founding Dodderers!

November 22nd 2003

If you spot any errors, misprints, typos, omissions or broken links - please drop the webmaster a note!

DODS IN THE NEWS!
Dodderer runs for U.S.A. President!
View News Channel 3 video report here

SHOCK HORROR! Dodderer makes front page in the
News of the World! View story here

DODS GO NATIONAL! Brendan Gallagher writes about the
"Dodders" in the Daily Telegraph!
Read pdf of article or view on DT website

It was also covered locally by the Citizen
Read pdf article or on Citizen website

WALK OF LEGENDS!!
Wales and Gloucester No. 8 Gareth Delve joins the Dodderers....
in a photograph to celebrate the official opening of the Dods
brick in the "Walk of Legends" at Kingsholm! Read story HERE

"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"

The RFU have also picked up on the Dods story!
* See our entry on the RFU website !
* Read RFU e-zine "Touchline" ! (click Issue 97)
* Listen to interview on RFU Gillette podcast !
click on December 14th 2007 podcast
(or download from iTunes and listen on your iPod!)

from www.dictionary.com: dod·der (intr.v.)
- To shake or tremble, as from old age; totter - To progress in a feeble, unsteady manner.

dod'der·er (n.) - one who dodders

CAPTAIN'S BLOG!!
Keep up with happenings on and off the field!
Find out which Dod won the BBC Sports
Personality of the Year! Click HERE
(Please feel free to post a comment!)

NEW DODDERER RECRUITED!

Injured Wales Captain Ryan Jones receives his Dodderers colours from Neal Utting at the Millennium Stadium after watching Wales lose 33-12 to Australia.
"I am looking for a new challenge and the step up that the Dodderers represents will provide that" he said.
In the background Gareth Cooper (ex Gloucester RFC) is gutted that only one badge was on offer.

CLUB NOTICEBOARD!
Check here for items of current interest!

TWICKENHAM PHOTOS! Click HERE

DRAGON BOATING! Read Report HERE

DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP! Photos HERE

DODDERER OUTED! read story HERE

2010/11 SUBS! Click HERE for details

Archive Photos

(click to see enlarged images)