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Beach fives rugby gets tick of approval from NRL greats in Newcastle – ABC News

Former NRL stars Lote Tuqiri and Willie Mason see a future for the hybrid sport — which is a mix of the rugby codes and touch football — after taking to the sand…

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Dual international Lote Tuqiri is among several retired NRL players who want to see beach fives rugby thrive as a sport in Australia.

  • Beach rugby features five players on each side, with modified tackling rules
  • The game is also played overseas in countries such as Portugal, Spain and France
  • Former NRL players Lote Tuqiri, Willie Mason and Owen Craigie believe beach rugby has a future as a sport in Australia

The game, catering for both men and women, features five players on the beach at any one time…

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