‘We will consider further expansion’
JON CARDINELLI chats to Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos about the challenges of the Super Rugby format and the likelihood of future expansion.
JON CARDINELLI chats to Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos about the challenges of the Super Rugby format and the likelihood of future expansion.
The Sharks will play their first two matches of the 2017 Super Rugby season in Australia, while the Bulls, Cheetahs, Kings, Lions and Stormers will start the new season in South Africa.
Sanzaar chief executive Andy Marinos says there will be no changes to Super Rugby's conference format in 2017.
Sanzaar has requested further analysis and input from consulting firm Accenture after a two-day Super Rugby season review in Sydney.
Formal cautions have been issued to all Chiefs players after an investigation into a post-season party where a stripper alleged that she was sexually assaulted.
The Western Force have appointed former assistant Dave Wessels as head coach for the next two Super Rugby seasons.
Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper has signed a three-year contract with the Australian Rugby Union.
Sharks loosehead prop Dale Chadwick has signed a two-year contract with French second-division club Narbonne.
Australia and South Africa could each lose a Super Rugby team under a new 16-team model presented to the Australian Rugby Union board last week.