The Rugby Tens Champions Returns to SoCal in November
The Rugby Tens Champions Returns to SoCal in November
The Rugby Tens Championship (R10C) is heading back to the USA this November with the annual battle for the Franchise Trophy taking place for the first time at the Great Park Stadium in Orange Country in Southern California.
Scheduled for November 22, 26, and 29, this three-day tournament will feature Olympians, World Cup stars, and rising talent from across the world in an unique franchise competition featuring men, women, boys and girls.
What truly sets R10C apart is its groundbreaking Mixed Play format. Launched in 2023, this format is unique to rugby - and sport in general - men, women, boys and girls compete together in the same franchise in the same match, for the single Franchise Trophy. “No other team sport in the world offers this,” says Andreea Trufasu, CEO of Rugby Tens. “At the moment, it’s a unique division across all team sports in the world, and we are confident that this celebration of equality and unity will be the norm in the near future.”
This year also marks the debut of the Rugby Tens Festival at the Great Park Stadium - a vibrant celebration of the sport featuring social divisions like men’s, women’s, college, classics and even flag rugby for the kids. It’s a full-blown rugby celebration designed to showcase the sport’s diversity and inclusivity.
“We’re not just hosting a tournament, we are bringing innovation to rugby,” adds Trufasu. “From elite athletes to grassroots players, R10C is an event for everyone. We’re proud to host this electrifying rugby showcase in Orange County.”
Over 400 players and coaches from over 30 rugby-playing countries including South Africa, New Zealand, USA, Ireland, Australia, France, Kenya and England will be in action. Rugby fans can expect world-class rugby across all four divisions of the Championship, including men, women, boys and girls as well as the thrilling and one-of-a-kind Franchise Champion Mixed-Play final.
"Join us for the Rugby Tens Championship in November, where the best of the best come together,” says Todd Clever, Director of Global Partnerships for Rugby Tens and former USA National Rugby Team Captain. “Experience the energy of a fan fest, great music, and incredible rugby action as players from around the world compete for the Franchise Trophy. Don’t miss out on this amazing elite and festival event!"
“The Rugby Tens Championship is more than just a tournament, it’s about creating equal opportunities for men, women, boys and girls and bringing people from all walks of life and cultures together. It’s a platform designed to spotlight standout players as well as to open doors for the next generation of rugby stars,” adds Trufasu.
Tickets to the event will go on sale soon.
Rugby Tens is an innovative sports ecosystem that provides sustainable pathways to senior and youth rugby players, coaches, referees and sports administrators to reach their highest potential. Through the 10s rugby format, R10 promotes equality and inclusivity in rugby.
With operations based at the R10 Rugby Villages in San Clemente (USA) and Gordon’s Bay (South Africa), the R10 platform includes:
- High Performance Training: Elite and development training programs for 7s, 10s and 15s, that include rugby skills, game organization, strength, conditioning, speed, agility, nutrition, mentorship and leadership.
- Competitions: A calendar of world-class events and global and regional franchises infrastructure that offers players, coaches and referees international opportunities to compete, gain exposure, and excel in all formats of the sport, including 7s, 10s and 15s.
- Career-Building Pathways: Courses and certifications for coaches and referee advancement, broadcast and commentary, events logistics and more
- The Rugby Villages: World-class training facilities with accommodation, rugby fields, gyms, classrooms, offices and systems in beautiful beach towns.
For more information, visit RugbyTens.com.
