Australian Tagaroos Squads Announced for 2021 Tag World Cup

by Chelsea Cryer | Apr 17, 2020 | Elite, International

Australian Oztag would like to formally announce the Tagaroos Squads which will be representing Australia at the 2021 Tag World Cup which will be held in Limerick, Ireland.

It is the first time the World Cup will be held in the Northern Hemisphere and it is anticipated there will be over 3000 players participating in the Tournament from over 20 different countries.

The Australian Tagaroos will be sending 12 teams to compete in the 4th Tag World Cup and will be looking to maintain their dominance at previous World Cups with the Tagaroos being reigning World Champions in 10 of the 12 divisions they will be competing in at next year’s Tournament.

The Squads named today will eventually be reduced to a 20 player touring team, who will then go on to represent Australia in August 2021 at the World Cup in Limerick, Ireland.

“This is an important day for our elite players to be recognized for their performances at the National Championships which were held last November in Coffs Harbour” said Australian Oztag CEO Bill Harrigan.

“With what we are all currently going through with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is nice to be able to offer some exciting news to those players selected in these Squads and give them something to look forward to. Obviously, the Squads will be reduced to a team of 20 once we have our final selection day, however all the players named today should be extremely proud of their selection and looking forward to the possibility of representing their country at the 2021 Tag World Cup”

The Squads announced today will have one last chance to impress Coaches and Selectors when Australian Oztag host the final World Cup Selection Day Trial later in the year (pending COVID-19 restrictions) where these players will be doing all they can to gain selection in the Final 20 Player Touring Teams and booking their spots to Ireland.

“Anytime you get the chance to represent your Country is a huge honour, but to be able to do it at a World Cup on foreign soil, it really doesn’t get much better than that” explained Australian Oztag Director of Coaching Michael Buettner.

To view the 2021 Tag World Cup Australian Tagaroos Squads, click here.

Amendment to the Tagaroos Selection Policy for TWC 2021

by Chelsea Cryer | Mar 24, 2020 | Elite, International

As a result of the 2020 NSW Oztag State Cup being postponed due to COVID-19, it has impacted on the opportunity for players to be seen & considered for selection for the Australian Tagaroos squad in the 2021 World Cup.

This amended policy is only for players who did not play in the Australian Championships 2019 & were registered to play in the NSW State Championships in March 2020.

If you consider yourself a player of the ability required for selection into an Australian team & you would like to be considered, please email your Oztag CV which covers your playing division, position/s, playing history and 2 references to mick@oztag.com.au by Friday, 3^rd April.

Your CV will be forwarded to the respective coach for consideration.

Once considered the coach may invite you to attend the Tagaroos World Cup Selection Day in May 2020 (subject to restrictions relating to COVID-19), however, this will be at the Coaches discretion in consultation with Australian Oztag.

2020 Trans Tasman Rescheduled Dates

by Chelsea Cryer | Mar 24, 2020 | Elite, International

The 2020 Trans Tasman tournament has been rescheduled to Thursday 24th, Friday 25th & Saturday 26th of September 2020 at Pullman Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

Australian teams will depart Australia Tuesday 22^nd & return Sunday 27^th September.

Obviously, with the current pandemic we will continue to monitor government policy / International travel procedures.

Coaches will be informed of more detail to provide to their teams.

2020 Trans Tasman Update

by Chelsea Cryer | Mar 14, 2020 | Elite, International

The New Zealand Government are closing their borders which impacts on the 2020 Trans Tasman Tour. The tour has had to be postponed.

The New Zealand Tag Football are seeking an alternate date and venue.

Oztag’s travel consultant is working with the airlines and the hotel in New Zealand.

We understand that there will be many questions and they will be answered in time when we know more. Please be patient and once we know more, we will keep you all informed.