In 1985, the Federation of International Touch (F.I.T) was first formed as the governing body of touch, organising the first World Cup for the sport in 1988, featuring five teams such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and USA.
In 2022, touch rugby has increased rapidly over the years. Since the establishment in 1968 and the first World Cup in 1988, the game has spread to other countries such as the United Kingdom, Italy, Scotland, and especially Ireland.