Brisbane Global Rugby Tens
 | Parts of this article (those related to the 2018 edition of the competition) need to be updated. (May 2021) |
| Parts of this article (those related to the current status of the competition) need to be updated. (July 2021) |
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| Sport | Rugby 10s |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| No. of teams | 12 (men) 4 (women) |
| Venue(s) | Suncorp Stadium |
| Official website | brisbaneglobaltens.com |
The Global 10s is a rugby tens tournament held during February each year in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium. It is hosted by Duco Events and the Queensland Rugby Union. The inaugural tournament was held in 2017.[1][2]
The Super Rugby teams from Australia and New Zealand take part in the tournament each year with other teams from around the world also invited.[1] For the 2017 tournament, RC Toulonnais, Blue Bulls, Manu Samoa, and the Panasonic Wild Knights were invited.[1]
The teams compete for a grand prize of $250,000 AUD over two days, first playing in group stages before entering finals.[1] Between 300 and 400 players attend each event.[1][3] A 'legend wildcard', is allocated to each team allowing a former star player to join their match day squads.[4]
The tournament provides a small economic boost to Queensland through tourism and consumer spending.[5]
Overview[edit]
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. After a try is scored, 40 seconds is then allocated for a drop goal.
Venue[edit]
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.
Winners[edit]
Men[edit]
| Year | No. of Teams | Final | Semi-finalists | |||||
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| Winner | Score | Runner-up | ||||||
| 2017 | 14 | Chiefs 
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12–5 | Crusaders
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 Blue Bulls
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Hurricanes
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| 2018 | 12 | Blues
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10–7 | Hurricanes
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 Reds
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Crusaders
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Women[edit]
First contested in 2018.
| Year | No. of Teams | Final | Placings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | Third | Fourth | ||||
| 2018 | 4 | Reds
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10–5 | Watatahs
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Brumbies
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Rebels
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Napier, Liam (9 July 2016). "Super tens: Pre-season comp to fly". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ "Suncorp Stadium to host new Global 10s tournament, rugby's version of NRL's Auckland Nines". www.couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ "Brisbane Global Tens to give rugby high-profile summer springboard ahead of Super Rugby, Toulon, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa". Fox Sports. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ "Reds target wildcard Latham". Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- ^ "Rugby heaven set to descend on Brisbane". My Sunshine Coast. Retrieved 16 November 2016.