TAG STATE OF ORIGIN 2023

STATE OF ORIGIN returns for 2023.

Following on from the massive success of State of Origin 2022, the inaugural event, we are going BIGGER in 2023. This annual event pits teams representing Munster and teams representing Leinster for the title of Ireland's top tag region.

This year's event takes place in Kinsale RFC, Co. Cork, home of the legendary Kinsale Sevens rugby tournament and known world-over for the quality of its afterparties. The event will run on Saturday 13th May.

The overall winner of State of Origin is the province with the most points - simple as. Everyone will play at least three games against a team representing the other province and earn points for a win or draw. At the end of it all, a winner will be celebrated and the party can begin!

EVENT DETAILS

There are three ways to play State of Origin:

Individual sign-up is the best way to play State of Origin, as it allows us to put together teams based on your experience level and ensure even competition levels. Individual sign-up will be on the basis of your self-assessed level. You will be grouped into teams of maximum 11 players (6M/5F) to ensure plenty of game-time.

Munster A Grade / Leinster A Grade (experienced players regularly playing Prem/Div1 Tag)
Munster B Grade / Leinster B Grade (social tag players)
Munster Craic Grade / Leinster Craic Grade (just here for the party and don't play any Prem/Div1 tag)

If you're really certain your team is all of the same level, you can sign up as a team to represent either Munster or Leinster. You'll be pitted against other teams and teams of individuals at the same level.

Munster A Grade / Leinster A Grade (experienced players regularly playing Prem/Div1 Tag)
Munster B Grade / Leinster B Grade (social tag players)
Munster Craic Grade / Leinster Craic Grade (just here for the party and don't play any Prem/Div1 tag)

INVITATIONAL TEAMS

Following the great success in 2022, "Invitational" teams will be assembled and coached by Ireland's top tag coaches. As the name suggests, these teams are subject to selection!

EVENT FAQS

HOW DO I GET TO AND FROM KINSALE?

We will organise buses to and from major urban areas for those who wish to stay for the party and then return to Cork city.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PLAY FOR WHICH PROVINCE?

Your State of Origin is the tag region you are from, or where you started playing, or where you regularly play tag. If you played in 2022, you must play for the same province again. If your province isn't represented, choose the one with which you have the strongest emotional ties!

HOW CAN I ORDER KIT?

State of Origin kit can be purchased from our kit website by 16th March 2023. Orders after this date cannot be fulfilled. Full details are available at oes-europe.com.

CAN I STAY IN KINSALE?

ITRA has reserved a number of rooms for the event, details of which will be sent to registered players within 2 weeks.

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?

Email jack.leahy@tagrugby.ie.