The history of Cape Town 10s
Cape Town 10’s 2019
This year saw plenty of action at the Cape Town 10s, which took place at Hamiltons Ruby Club in Green Point. Over 4000 players and 25 000 fans attended this epic event from all over South Africa and abroad.
Run the 10s
This is a vibrant new sport in the Cape Town 10s and 2019 saw the first-ever Cape Town 10s Run.
Rugby
The Cape Town 10s Rugby has featured some major international rugby legends since 2008, including Jonah Lomu, Carlos Spencer and Christian Cullen. This year three current Springbok and Stormers legends coached their own teams and entered the event – Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Scarra Ntubeni. The Cape Town 10s also supported two rugby teams from Masiphumelele and Langa with coaching and entries into the tournament.
Netball
Netball was introduced into the Cape Town 10s in 2014 with 20 teams. It has become an increasingly popular entry and this year approximately 96 teams participated.
Dodgeball
Dodgeball entered the Cape Town 10s in 2017 with mixed teams of 7 players. At least one member of the opposite sex must be on the court at any one time. No expertise is needed for this event, which makes it a fun event for everyone!
5-a-side Soccer
This event saw plenty of action from both social and premier divisions, with all games playing on a grass-based court.
Hockey
All teams that play in the Cape Town 10s must have mixed-gender teams with at least two members of the opposite sex on the field at any time.
Esports
Computer gaming is no longer restricted to kids playing in arcades. 2019 saw the introduction of Esports at the 2019 Cape Town 10s, who partnered up with Mettlestate to bring the world of competitive PC and console gaming to the ‘field’.