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Beach Rugby South Africa

Beach 5's rugby · Cape Town

The fastest game of rugby on the planet

Sun, sand and non-stop action. Grab your mates and join the Social League, chase national colours in the Summer Series, or come and watch on the beach at Three Anchor Bay.

Upcoming events

Two ways to get sandy

Both competitions run over ten legs at Glen Green Point Sports Centre, with great prizes to be won.

2022/2023 season

Social League

Clubs & invitational teams competing for the enjoyment and beers after

Get a team of mates together, hit the sand and stay for the vibe. All about great rugby and good times.

Kick-off
Saturday, 26 November 2022
Finals
31 March & 1 April 2023
Learn more

2022/2023 season

Summer Series

Elite league competing for national colours

The top tier of beach fives in South Africa. Fast, physical and played for a shot at national colours.

Kick-off
9 & 10 December 2022
Finals
31 March & 1 April 2023
Learn more

The 2-second rule

Pass it or lose it

Beach 5's is a contact sport with a simple, straightforward format. Its one golden rule: once the ball carrier goes into contact or is tackled, the ball must be passed or released within 2 seconds. That keeps the game flowing, fast and exciting, and easy to follow for first-timers.

  • 16teams max per leg
  • 3–6matches per team per leg
  • 12players per squad (5 on the sand, 7 on the bench)
  • 18+men's & women's teams
More about the game
Beach rugby players in a tackle on the sand

On the beach

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Coaches and young players with rugby balls on the beachPlayers celebrating on the sand at Green PointBeach rugby at Glen Green Point Sports Centre

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Throw your party on the beach

Xmas parties, corporate functions, birthdays, beach and sports events: hire the venue at Glen Green Point Sports Centre and we'll help you make it a day to remember.

Main Road, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town