The day when it all started: the first Beach Rugby Tournament in Lignano (Udine – Italy) – June 1993

1st Bridge Park Rugby & Beach Trophy, featuring three Rugby Udine‘s teams, Copernico’s high school team and Lignano Lifeguards’ team.

Camping Pino Mare’s beach, Lignano Riviera

In 1999, the 7th Beach Rugby Tournament in Lignano is again part of the Italian Championship. Padova Beach confirms his dominance with another win in the male tournament; second place for Leonorso Rugby Udine, qualified for Italian’s Master Final. In the female tournament, after three straight wins Red Panthers Treviso are beaten by Perle Nere Padova in the final