Whats The Key Rule Differences Between Rugby Union and Beach Rugby?

Although Beach Rugby stems from Rugby Union, they have distinct rule sets between them and travel insurance differs.

Here's a breakdown of the key differences:

Field Dimensions:

• Rugby Union: Played on a large, rectangular field, usually 100 metres in length & 70 metres in width.
• Beach Rugby: Played on a much smaller, sand-based field, typically 30 to 50 metres in length and 20 to 35 metres in width.

Number of Players:

• ​Rugby Union: 15 players per team.  
• Beach Rugby: Typically 4 to 7 players per team, depending on the league. 

​Gameplay Differences:

Beach Rugby significantly simplifies the traditional rugby union rules. Notably:

• No rucks, mauls, scrums, or lineouts.  
• Often, tackles are modified for safety on the sand.
• Kicking is often limited or restricted.

​Scoring:

• Rugby Union: Complex scoring system with tries, conversions, penalty goals, and drop goals.  
• Beach Rugby: Often a simplified "one try, one point" system due to the absence of goalposts. Some variations exist.  ​

Contact:

• Rugby Union: Full contact sport with heavy physical contact.  

• Beach Rugby: While still a contact sport, it often has modified tackling rules to reduce the risk of injury on the sand.

​Game Length:

• Rugby Union: 80 minutes of play. 
• Beach Rugby: Shorter matches, typically consisting of two 5- or 7-minute halves.  

Overview:

• Beach rugby is a simplified and faster-paced version of rugby union, designed for play on sand.
• The removal of complex set pieces like scrums and lineouts streamlines the game.
• Safety is a key consideration in beach rugby, with modified tackling rules.

How does Beach Rugby and Standard Rugby Travel Insurance differ?

Beach rugby premium tends to be lower then standard rugby due to it being played on a softer surface and the tackling rules are different. 

We provide Travel Insurance for both Beach Rugby Tournaments like Majorca Beach Rugby Festival and Rugby Union like Rugby Tours and Amateur Tournaments.