Who We Are?

about us

  • BRSA is the governing body for
    Beach Fives Rugby and organizes, among
    other things, the spectacular South Africa
    Beach Fives Rugby circuit.
  • The mission of Beach Rugby South Africa (BRSA)
    and its members is to work together, in a
    coordinated and cohesive manner, to promote
    and drive the further development of
    competitive Beach Fives Rugby in the African
    Continent.
  • BRSA is an extension body of the South African Rugby League  and conforms strictly to its code of conduct and rules. BRSA competes locally and internationally under its rule.
South African Rugby League

The GAME of beach 5's rugby....

THE FASTEST GAME OF RUGBY ON THE PLANET.


BEACH 5’s is a Contact Sport, using a straight-forward and simple format. It is well
regulated, with its own specific set of Rules, drawn up to create a fast and exciting
display of Beach Rugby. And with such excitement, BEACH FIVES continuously wins
new spectators anxious to see, in person, this much praised format. Of all its rules,
there is one of such fundamental importance, that it can never be over-stated.
And so whether you are a player who has never played before or a spectator who
has never seen the game, you are encouraged to remember the rule that:
“When the ball carrier goes into contact with an opponent or is tackled by an
opponent, the ball carrier must pass or release the ball within 2 SECONDS”

  • It is this single rule that represents the most significant difference between
    BEACH FIVES and the traditional game of Rugby. In BEACH FIVES, the “2
    Second Rule” is crucial as it:
  • Simplifies the game, making it quickly understood by the first time player
    or spectator.
  • Maintains the fluidity of the game, thereby heightening the level of
    player skill, delivering more excitement for the public.
  • Maintains the high speed of the game, making it highly Television friendly.
  • Helps to increase player safety by greatly reducing the potential level of
    injury when players come close to or into contact.
  • Knowing the “2 Second Rule” encourages a more skillful quick passing
    game.
  • Beach Fives became a Rugby Union game in 2010.