In the lead up to the new format 2024 Western Plains Women’s Rugby season, the committee has cooked up something special to kick off the new season.

With the new tri-tag format starting this season it’s important to wrap your head around the new rules to make sure you’re not caught out when playing.

So, this Saturday 2 March at 10:30 am a Western Plains Try Tag Gala Day will be held at the Coonamble Sportsground all prospective players for 2024 are invited to learn how to play from the man who invented the game itself - Rugby League and Union legend Mark Gasnier - along with staff from Australian Rugby Union.

Western Plains Zone President Tom Cullen saw the teething issues of the previous format and wanted to ensure they didn’t have a repeat in 2024.

“One issue we had with the Touch Sevens format is that it took a bit of time for players and refs to understand it,” said Mr Cullen.

“This way we can get everyone on the same page and do it right once.”

“Mark Gasnier who created the game has offered to come out and run the clinic as well.”

The Western Plains Try Tag Gala Day is not the only activity on offer on the day.

Junior rugby is also a part of the Come & Try Day

Plans at the moment are for a mini tournament as well, barring any extreme temperatures.

“We want to make it a fun day out,” said Mr Cullen. “The juniors are running their Come & Try Day as well, so it’ll be a busy day at the sportsground.”

The Coonamble Rams will be running the canteen on the day along with a barbeque for players, spectators and supporters.

If you're curious about trying tag rugby check out the Western Plains Try Tag Gala Day tomorrow in Coonamble.