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tournament held during February each year in Brisbane at

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. The inaugural tournament was held in 2017. 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. For the 2017 tournament,

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, and the

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were invited. The teams compete for a grand prize of $250,000 AUD over two days, first playing in group stages before entering finals. Between 300 and 400 players attend each event. A 'legend wildcard', is allocated to each team allowing a former star player to join their match day squads. The tournament provides a small economic boost to Queensland through tourism and consumer spending. Suncorp-Stadium-Milton-Queensland

Overview

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

For the first four years of the tournament, Suncorp Stadium will be used to host the event. Suncorp Stadium has a capacity of 52,500.

Winners

Men

Women

First contested in 2018.

References

External links

* {{Rugby union in Australia Rugby union competitions in Queensland Sport in Brisbane Rugby tens 2017 in Australian rugby union Recurring sporting events established in 2017 2017 establishments in Australia