Scottish Building Society have hosted Scotland’s largest walking rugby festival, bringing together players of all abilities for a celebration of sport, community, and accessible active living.

Delivered in partnership with Edinburgh Rugby, 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 Wanderers and Strathmore all participated in the event fielding both male and female teams, with the oldest male player being 85.

Walking Rugby follows a similar format to traditional rugby except there is no sprinting, meaning passing accuracy and positioning are key.

It is a more accessible game as tackling is a much lesser

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