World Club 10's Singapore - June 21/22

[Pfitzy]

Random thought I had at the game on Saturday: Sevens should be played in Melbourne, not on the fucking Gold Coast.

 

[Spieber]

"Organisers said nearly 11,000 people attended the two-day event, which was the launch for a new 55,000-seat stadium."

I'm guessing a large % of those were supporters rather than locals. Kinda puts some perspective on the alleged Asian interest in joining Super Rugby.

I wonder as to their definition of "nearly" as they were circa 3000 present for the semis/finals and there would have been less on Saturday. Also, as an aside, reckon an average GPS school 16c team would have cleaned up in the 16s comp (interestingly won by a local team v an ang mo team), and it would be good if it opened up Aus/NZ schools in future.

 

[RugbyReg]

Random thought I had at the game on Saturday: Sevens should be played in Melbourne, not on the fucking Gold Coast.

unlikely to be played on the GC. Not going to be played in Melbourne.

 

[oztimmay]

unlikely to be played on the GC. Not going to be played in Melbourne.

Why not in Melbourne? We've proven to run 7's competitions fairly well before, albeit through the Commonwealth Games.

 

[qwerty51]

GC government pays to have the 7s hosted there.

 

[RugbyReg]

GC government pays to have the 7s hosted there.

no it doesnt

 

[oztimmay]

All major cities bid to host large sporting events, e.g. Grand Prix, State of Origin, Tennis etc.... Can't see how this would be any different.

AFAIK the only things not bid for a the AFL and NRL grand finals because they will always be hosted in Melbourne and Sydney respectively.

 

[RugbyReg]

I'm not saying the govts dont bid nor that Melbourne could host it.

I'm saying they won't. its between two other cities.

 

[Brumby Runner]

BTW. Nigel Ah Wong looked good for the Brumbies. Likely to be another good pick up, like Butler. Thanks Reds.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Better highlights video

 

[Pfitzy]

unlikely to be played on the GC. Not going to be played in Melbourne.

Yeah that's cool. I just think AAMI Park is the best place in terms of venue size, and the best way to showcase to Mexicans a ball game that has speed and skill, with an international flavour.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Glorious victory, been a long time coming.

Well, that's the SuperXV wrapped up for another year. See you fullas in February!

So long, suckers!

 

[AngrySeahorse]

Love the Sailor Moon reference ^

Good win from the Blues.

Can't help but look at 10's & wish it was this shorter form of the game that took off & not 7's though.

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Can't help but look at 10's & wish it was this shorter form of the game that took off & not 7's though.

World Rugby to switch to 10-a-side.

--NZ Herald--

In shock news today the IRB have confirmed that the 15-a-side format will be completely done away with, effective as of midnight tonight. In its place will be Rugby 10's. It is believed the switch was decided upon after an unnamed Auckland Blues assistant coach placed a short telephone call through to IRB headquarters last night.

"10-a-side rugby? For the rest of the Super 15? Well, I suppose we'll adjust the best we can."

 

[Joe King]

Does anyone know if the tournament will be televised this year?