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A standard Tag Rugby team typically has 14 players, with 7 players on the pitch at any one time.

Higher-Level Tag Rugby:
In elite competitions such as Super League, County League (e.g. Cork), Nationals, and International matches, teams can have up to 16 players, with 8 players on the pitch at once.
These games may be mixed-gender, depending on the league rules.

Social Tag Rugby:
At social levels (Corporate, Social, Super Social, Advanced Social), 3 of the 7 on-field players must be female. Female tries in social are worth 3 points, with an additional point for scoring in the bonus box.
When you have more than 3 Female players, when a female player scores, the team earn an extra point when they score, encouraging mixed participation.