With “big hits” and even “bigger splashes”, Aqua Rugby has been described as Australia’s newest “sporting phenomenon”. Taking place at Manly Cove in Sydney, Australia from 10-12 November 2022, the three-day Aqua Rugby Festival will see matches played on a 30m x 30m floating pontoon pitch with tries scored by jumping into the ocean. Think of it as rugby’s full contact and fast pace combined with Olympic-style dives and NFL-inspired celebrations.
The teams, professional and amateur, feature five players plus reserves and games are played for ten minutes – five-minute halves with two minutes for half time. Over the weekend there will be men’s and women’s knockout competitions as well as a number of exhibition matches.
Fans will be able to watch the matches from the Manly Shoreline or soak up the water views from the luxury of a private yacht. There will also be plenty of entertainment with kids rugby games and activations, food and big screens.
Manly has plenty of sleek bars, elegant restaurants and classic pubs, but according to the Destination NSW tourism board The Tropic at the Wharf Bar is the top spot to sit and celebrate the Aqua Rugby Festival.
See more details at aquarugby.com
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