Brisbane Global 10s is a newly created rugby tens tournament created by Queensland Rugby Union and Duco Events, which will be held annually in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium, launching on 11th of February, 2017[1][2]. 14 teams will participate for a grand prize of $250,000 AUD over two days, first playing in group stages before entering finals[1].
| Sport | Rugby Tens |
|---|---|
| Gegründet | 2017 |
| Venue(s) | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Official website | [1] |
The 5 Australian and 5 New Zealand super Rugby teams will participate in the competition annually, with four other teams from around the world to be invited each year[1]. For the 2017 tournament, RC Toulonnais, Blue Bulls, Manu Samoa, and the Panasonic Wild Knights will compete[1].
Übersicht
A Tens game lasts 20 minutes with 10 minutes for each half, except for the final, which lasts 30 minutes with 15 minutes for each half. With less players and less time, the game tens to be faster and furious,similar to rugby Sevens but more closely related to the rugby Fifteens format. The Tens allows both forward and back line play. The key factor here is all-round skills are translated into teamwork at fast pace.
Yearly, a total of 14 teams from around the world will be invited to participate in future tournaments, being played over two days. The top 8 teams of the group stages will advance to the finals series.
Venue
For the first four years of the tournament, Suncorp Stadium will be used to host the event[1]. Suncorp Stadium has a capacity of 52,500 and is easily accessible by public transport for fans, making it an ideal location for the Brisbane Global 10s to be held.
Pools for the 2017 Brisbane Global 10s
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | Blues | Blue Bulls | Hurricanes |
| Melbourne Rebels | Crusaders | Brumbies | RC Toulon |
| Wild Knights | Manu Samoa | Highlanders | Western Force |
| Waratahs | Reds |
References
- ^ a b c d e Napier, Liam (2016-07-09). "Super tens: Pre-season comp to fly". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
- ^ "Subscribe to The Courier-Mail". www.couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 2016-11-15.