Red Bull Sprint 7s comes to town on Saturday, September 23rd. A rugby tournament like no other, Smithfield Square will play host to a spectacular display of tries, thrills, and spills that only this distinctive rugby format can deliver.
Dublin City will be treated to a festival of rugby next weekend as Red Bull Sprint 7s comes to town on Saturday September 23rd. A rugby tournament like no other, Smithfield Square will play host to a spectacular display of tries, thrills and spills that only this distinctive rugby format can deliver.
Red Bull Sprint 7s takes the best parts from the sports of Rugby Sevens and Tag to deliver a unique experience for both players and fans. Squad sizes are capped at seven players, with four players (two men and two women) on the field at all times. Each game lasts seven minutes, ensuring a frantic and fast-paced exhibition of rugby which will kick off at 1.00 p.m.
The relentless nature of the Red Bull Sprint 7s means that there are no conversions following a try. Tries scored by a male player count for one point, and those scored by a female count for three. However, during the seventh and final minute of the match, the Power Play comes into effect. Each try scored during this period counts for double, meaning players will be kept on their toes until the final whistle.
The tournament is broken down into two pools of four teams, with the top two in each pool progressing to the semi-final stage. An epic finish to the day will see the top two sides battle it out to claim the Red Bull Sprint 7s National Title, before the action concludes at 5 pm.