Beach rugby: Tropical 5’s tournament |01 October 2026
Plate Cup winners, the Creole Commandos (Photo: Contributed)
Five years, one beach, plenty of rugby
Beach rugby once again took centre stage at Beau Vallon last Saturday as the Seychelles Rugby Union hosted the fifth consecutive Tropical 5’s Beach Rugby Tournament, bringing together eight teams and 72 players for a day of fast-paced action on the sand.
With the turquoise waters of Beau Vallon providing the backdrop, players traded the traditional rugby pitch for the beach in a tournament that has steadily established itself as a much-anticipated fixture on Seychelles’ sporting calendar.
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