AFI is pleased to confirm that the World 9s will return to Melbourne on Saturday, 3 February 2024. The venue is Box Hill Rugby Club.
History
An initiative of Australian Football International (AFI), the inaugural World 9s were held in Melbourne on Saturday 16 February, 2019. The venue was Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. It was a historic day for our great game, as we launched our strategy to have Footy 9s included in the Olympic Games.
The World 9s is now an annual event in Melbourne, with the competition expanding to multiple playing fields and Divisions.
Champions
2023 – South Sudan (Division 1), United Nations (Division 2), Samoa (Women)
2022 – Samoa (Division 1), Chile (Division 2), Nauru (Women)
2021 – South Sudan (Division 1), Chile (Division 2), Ireland (Women)
2019 – Italy (Division 1), Switzerland (Division 2)
2023 World 9s
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REGISTER YOUR TEAM2024 Event Format
- 16 national teams (representing Melbourne’s multicultural communities)
- Box Hill Rugby Club, Melbourne
- 3 x Playing Fields
- 9-a-side (maximum of 15 players per squad)
- Matches will commence every 40 minutes to facilitate a carnival type atmosphere
- Each match consists of 2 x 15 minute halves, plus 3 minutes for half-time
- Each team will play a minimum of 3 matches during the event
- Each team will play in their national colours
- 3 Grand Finals – Division 1, Division 2 & Women’s