The longest marathon playing touch/mini/tag rugby football was 27 hr and organized by the Emerald Touch Association (Australia) in Emerald, Queensland, Australia, on 10-11 September 2010. Two teams played for the duration with team BMA defeating team Rio Tinto, 302-288.

What is referred to in the claim as “Australian touch football” is identical to touch rugby, with rules available at www.austouch.com.au