Saigon Int’l Rugby 10s Tournament to kick off

September 09, 2016 - 09:00

The Saigon International Rugby 10’s Tournament is scheduled to kick off at RMIT University in District 7 in HCM City on September 17.

Live sports: The Saigon International Rugby 10s Tournament will start at RMIT University in District 7 in HCM City on September 17. — Photo thesaigontimes.vn
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — The Saigon International Rugby 10’s Tournament is scheduled to kick off at RMIT University’s campus in District 7 in HCM City on September 17.

The tournament is sponsored by JCB Card and Magner’s Cider and hosted by Al Fresco’s Group and the Castelo Group Hong Kong. It will welcome 16 teams from many countries and territories, including Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Cambodia and China.

The goal of the tourney is to put Việt Nam on the map for local and regional circuits of international rugby teams who wish to travel, compete and enjoy fun rugby tournaments.

The tournament day also enriches the weekend entertainment activities in HCM City and provides an exciting playground for players, sponsors, officials and spectators who wish to enjoy a family day out and watch live sports.

There will also be a Kids Rugby Clinic. This is a great opportunity for children to get a taste of the sport. 

Admission is free and the action runs from 9am until 6pm. — VNS

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