Benidorm Bash
| Benidorm | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Rugby league |
| Begins | January 6, 2026 |
| Ends | January 10, 2026 |
| Locations | Benidorm, Alicante |
| Country | Spain |
Benidorm Bash is an upcoming rugby league festival to be held in January 2026 in Benidorm, Spain.[1]
The festival follows Super League side Castleford Tigers's two-year deal to help grow the game in Spain.[2] This began the year prior with a 2025 pre-season camp North of Benidorm which involved an exhibition match against local side Valencia Huracanes played in four quarters of 20 minutes,[3][4] a game which Castleford won 50–8.[5][6]
The 2026 festival will be a five day event featuring an opening party, a two-day nines tournament, a beach rugby event, and three 13-a-side games headlined by Castleford Tigers vs Oldham Roughyeds before a closing party.[7][8]
- Benidorm nines results
TBC
- 13-a-side results
In December 2025, the event was cancelled.[9]
References
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/share/1CKjipQPsL/
- ^ https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/rugby-league-news-castleford-tigers-set-to-take-rugby-league-on-the-road-in-2026-to-a-new-location-104359/amp/
- ^ Smith, Peter (5 December 2024). "Castleford Tigers make 'grow the game' pledge as pre-season match in Spain announced". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Harber, Tony (9 December 2024). "Castleford Tigers set to warm up in Spain after announcing game in Valencia". Wakefield Express. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Ibbetson, Stephen (19 January 2025). "Danny McGuire's verdict on Castleford Tigers' 'reduced contact' friendly in Valencia". TotalRL. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ Harber, Tony (20 January 2025). "Castleford Tigers 'in a good place' ahead of new season says head coach Danny McGuire". Wakefield Express. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ^ https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/super-league-and-championship-side-announce-ambitious-benidorm-pre-season-fixture
- ^ https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/castleford-tigers-benidorm-bash-revealed-1308682
- ^ https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/castleford-oldham-benidorm-bash-clash-cancelled-as-chairman-outlines-next-steps