Invitational

2027

The Invitationals are short weekend competitions open to any club or school teams in the Women's, Girls', and U20 Men's divisions.

About

Dive into the R10 Invitational

Event Highlights

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Vusa Foundation vs Just Planting Seeds(U13 Girls Cup Final - April 6 - R10I)

HHH Drummies/Flag Girls

Cape Town Wild Dogs vs Just PlantingSeeds (MXP Finals - April 6 - R10I)

SA All Stars Academy vs Cape Town WildDogs (U20 Men Cup Finals - April 6 - R10I)

Event Overview

Dates March 27 - 29, 2027 Friday - Sunday
Location Gordon's Bay South Africa

Competition Format

Pool Play

The Rugby Tens Invitationals combine pool play and finals over a single weekend, with 8 teams per division across 6 categories: U13, U16, U18, Girls, U20 Men, and Women.

MXP

In 2023, Rugby Tens introduced Mixed-Play (MXP), a world-first rugby format. Matches are played by pairing teams of different genders and/or age groups, with each half of the match featuring a different division.

Teams

Players

Individual players can apply to one of the following global R10 franchises: Balkans Honey Badgers, Cape Town Wild Dogs, San Clemente Rhinos, and the Serengeti Elephants teams are ongoing until all spots are filled.

Team or School

The Invitationals are open to any club or school team. Apply at Rugbytens.com to submit your application.

Divisions

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U13 Girls

Under-18 girls rugby. Female players aged 17 years old and under (born 2008-2009). Junior elite squad transitioning to senior women's rugby standards.

U16 Girls

Under-16 girls rugby. Female players aged 15 years old and under (born 2010-2011). Development squad building contact skills and tactical awareness.

U18 Girls

Under-18 girls rugby. Female players aged 17 years old and under (born 2008-2009). Junior elite squad transitioning to senior women's rugby standards.

U20 Men

Experienced male players 19-20 years old (born 2006-2007)

WOMEN

Elite Women rugby players, aged 18 and above (born 2008 or earlier).

MIXED-PLAY

World-first mixed-gender and mixed-age rugby format. Teams pair different divisions, with each half featuring distinct age groups or genders.

Gordon’s Bay,SA

The Rugby Tens Invitationals are organized in Gordon’s Bay,South Africa. This vibrant seaside town offers the perfect backdrop with its stunning mountain views, beautiful beaches, and warm local atmosphere. It's an unforgettable setting for players and fans to gather for an exciting weekend of rugby.

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Gordon's Bay,South Africa

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Sightseeing withthe players

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Strand & Gordon'sBay, South Africa