NORTH SEA BEACH RUGBY - JOINING FORCES

Organizing North Sea Beach Rugby is both a challenging and a rewarding experience.
It requires careful planning, strong partners, and a shared passion for rugby. Year after year, the event at the iconic Beach Stadium in The Hague attracts players and fans from across Europe.

The key to a successful beach rugby event

Organizing a great beach rugby event goes beyond choosing a venue and inviting teams. Success depends on a network of dedicated partners with real expertise in events and sports promotion.

Den Haag Topsport is an important partner in this respect. The city of The Hague brings valuable experience from organizing international top-level sporting events — such as the Beach Volleyball World Championships. That expertise directly benefits North Sea Beach Rugby.

Collaboration with Rugby Nederland

The collaboration with Rugby Nederland is an important pillar of North Sea Beach Rugby. By including the event in the national rugby calendar, the tournament gains greater visibility and contributes to the broader development of rugby in the Netherlands.

Rugby Nederland:

  • Is a respected member of Rugby Europe
  • Promotes participation from Dutch teams and encourages inclusivity
  • Raises awareness of rugby in the Netherlands
  • Acts as the official authority at events
  • Supports the training of young referees
  • Facilitates the participation of the Dutch National Beach Rugby Team in European Championships via Rugby Europe

North Sea Beach Rugby – More Than a Tournament

North Sea Beach Rugby has grown into a leading beach rugby event in Europe. With strong partners and official recognition from Rugby Nederland, the event continues to build a vibrant beach rugby community — for players, fans, and the sport as a whole.

International context

North Sea Beach Rugby is affiliated with the European Beach Rugby Association (EBRA).