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PICTURES: First-ever Angus beach rugby competition is held in glorious sunshine

by Blair Dingwall
June 19 2017, 2.25pm Updated: June 19 2017, 3.57pm
© SuppliedStill Game rugby team at the event.
© SuppliedDancers at the celebrations
© SuppliedKimberley Walker from Notorious Dance gets the crowd warmed up.
© SuppliedFancy dress at the celebrations.
© SuppliedDavid Campese addresses the crowd in Carnoustie.
© SuppliedThe Carnoustie Beach Rugby Anniversary Celebrations.
© Suppliedteams compete at the Carnoustie Beach Rugby Anniversary Celebrations.
© SuppliedTeams taking part in the beach rugby event in Carnoustie.
© SuppliedCarnoustie Beach Rugby 40th Anniversary Celebrations.
© SuppliedA try being scored at the Carnoustie Beach Rugby Anniversary.
© SuppliedCarnoustie Beach Rugby Anniversary Celebrations.
© SuppliedCrowds enjoying the celebrations in Carnoustie.
© SuppliedDavid Campese with one of the rugby teams.

Australian rugby legend David Campese was the star guest as the first ever beach rugby competition was held in an Angus town at the weekend.

More than 2,500 people soaked up the sunshine at the event organised for Carnoustie Rugby Club‘s 40th anniversary celebrations.