SANZAAR Statement on Future of Super Rugby
The SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) met in London on Friday 10 March to assess the economic and sporting environment under which its tournaments (Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship) are operating and to review the final steps of the strategic planning process that started in May last year.
“Following two days of robust discussion, there are a number of tournament considerations that now require further discussion and consultation. This includes final consultation within the National Unions and discussion with key stakeholders that would allow the adoption of future changes proposed by the strategic plan,” stated SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos.
“SANZAAR will make a formal statement on the future of the organisation, Super Rugby and the tournament format in the coming days once these further meetings have been concluded,” added Marinos.
Super Rugby Match Packs – Round 4
SANZAAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to deliver Match Packs containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to the coming round of Super Rugby fixtures.
We kindly ask that where possible, media please provides a credit to Opta Sports for the statistical information provided.
Round 4 (all times local)
Friday 17 March: Crusaders v Blues @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch (19:35)
Friday 17 March: Rebels v Chiefs @ AAMI Park, Melbourne (19:45)
Friday 17 March: Bulls v Sunwolves @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria (19:00)
Saturday 18 March: Hurricanes v Highlanders @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington (19:35)
Saturday 18 March: Waratahs v Brumbies @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney (19:45)
Saturday 18 March: Lions v Reds @ Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg (17:15)
Saturday 18 March: Sharks v Kings @ Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban (19:30)
Saturday 18 March: Jaguares v Cheetahs @ Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires (16:40)
Super Rugby Round 4 Referees Appointed
SANZAAR has announced the referees for the fourth round of the 2017 season. In action this week will be former Stormers player Egon Seconds who will referee the match between the Sharks and the Kings in Durban, while another former player Jamie Nutbrown takes charge of the match in Pretoria between the Bulls and the Sunwolves. Argentinian referee Federico Anselmi gets his second match of the year and will be in Melbourne for the Rebels versus Chiefs clash.
Click HERE for Round #4 referee appointments
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