Thousands expected at tag rugby festival

THOUSANDS of rugby fans are set to gather for the world’s largest tag rugby festival next month.

Limerick’s Pig ‘n’ Porter Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary in July with a line-up of special celebratory events including a pitch side Jacuzzi, fancy dress tag rugby and a live concert by hip-hop trio The Rubberbandits.

The festival is expected to attract in excess of 4,000 people to Old Crescent Rugby Club on Friday, July 15 to Saturday, July 16 where 130 teams will compete in the world’s largest tag rugby competition.