RNRU Beach Rugby Festival Returns to Weymouth Beach 15 July 2026.

For more information and how to enter, visit the Royal Navy Rugby Union Webpage

Royal Navy Rugby Union

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Get ready for one of the most anticipated events in the Royal Navy Rugby Union calendar!

The RNRU Beach Rugby Festival is back and will take place on the golden sands of Weymouth Beach on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. This vibrant festival marks the grand finale of the community rugby season and promises a day full of energy, camaraderie, and thrilling beach rugby action.  

Festival Format: Men’s and Women’s Competitions. The festival will feature both Men’s and Women’s competitions, open to all players aged 18 and over on the day of the event.

Men’s Contact Rugby Each Unit may enter up to two teams, with a maximum of 10 players per team. All players must be officially listed on their Unit’s books. If a Unit is unable to field a team, individual players are encouraged to join a neighbouring Unit’s team. For example, if HMS EXCELLENT does not participate, a player may represent HMS NELSON.

Women’s Rugby- Touch Rugby – “Pitch Up and Play” Designed as a fun and inclusive introduction to the sport, this non-contact competition welcomes individual players and Unit teams (up to 10 players). A fun coaching session will kick off the day, and teams will be formed on-site if needed.

Event Schedule- 

1100 – Registration opens

1145 – Team Managers’ Briefing

1200 – All Participants Briefing

If you have any questions, please contact the Royal Navy Rugby Union RDO

Paul Todd via email

Paul.Todd104@mod.gov.uk

or

rdo@navyrugbyunion.co.uk