The Manilva Beach Rugby Costa Barbarians tourney is planned to return spot connected Saturday, July 19, astatine La Noria formation for a time of move rugby action connected nan shores of Sabinillas.
Organised by nan Costa Barbarians successful business pinch Manilva council’s sports department, nan arena is portion of nan Spanish Beach Rugby 5 Series and will characteristic competitions successful U12, U14, U16, and veterans’ categories.
Starting astatine 11am, teams from crossed nan region will compete successful fast-paced matches displaying strength, strategy, and speed. Spectators tin bask nan games from nan shoreline, pinch formation bars and refreshments disposable passim nan day. The tourney will reason pinch its accepted “third half”, a relaxed barbecue and prize-giving ceremonial starting astatine 8pm, wherever players and attendees will observe nan day’s events.
In rugby, nan “third half” is simply a colloquial word referring to nan post-match societal gathering wherever players, officials, and sometimes spectators travel together to relax, socialise, and celebrate. It typically involves food, drinks, and camaraderie, encouraging a consciousness of organization and sportsmanship. They say, “Rugby is simply a crippled for hooligans played by gentlemen, while shot is simply a crippled for gentlemen played by hooligans,” and ne'er is this much evident than astatine a “third half”.
Open to rugby fans and those seeking a lively time retired by nan sea, nan Costa Barbarians’ beach rugby tourney offers a operation of sport, sun, and nan champion of organization tone connected nan Costa del Sol.