Sanzaar
NZR considers trans-Tasman replacement for Super Rugby
New Zealand Rugby is considering abandoning Super Rugby and replacing it with a trans-Tasman tournament, local media has reported
Sanzaar confident about running 2020 Rugby Championship
Sanzaar, the body which oversees Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship competitions between the South African, Australian, New Zealand and Argentinian rugby unions, is positive that the 2020 Rugby Championship…
Sunwolves’ Super Rugby journey comes to premature end
Rugby Australia has said the Sunwolves will not take part in Australia's pared-back Super Rugby competition this year, bringing the curtain down on the Tokyo franchise
Six Nations and Sanzaar in global rugby calendar discussions
An integrated global rugby union calendar is moving closer following recent talks between the Six Nations and Sanzaar
Japanese teams considered for Super Rugby revamp
Super Rugby is considering the entry of Japanese Top League teams into a radically restructured 2021 competition
Marinos rubbishes Super Rugby breakaway talk
Reports of a breakaway competition involving only Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby clubs have been rejected as speculation by Sanzaar’s chief executive Andy Marinos.
Covid-19 rejig could spell the end for Super Rugby
Super Rugby is set for major and permanent change, sparked by the Covid-19 shutdown, according to stakeholders within Sanzaar, the grouping of Southern Hemisphere rugby unions
Fiji’s Kean resigns from World Rugby council following allegations
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has withdrawn its nomination of Francis Kean from World Rugby's executive committee and he has stood down from the international federation's council ahead of the World Rugby…
Marinos: Super Rugby could be scheduled at same time as Rugby Championship
The southern hemisphere’s Super Rugby tournament could continue until December, or even take place at the same time as The Rugby Championship, when sport returns after the Covid-19 lockdown, according t…
‘Quickfire’ Rugby Championship in Australia mooted
Sanzaar, the body which oversees top-level rugby union the Southern Hemisphere, is considering a "quickfire" six-week national team competition in one country, with potentially one city hosting the event
Coronavirus latest: F1 reshuffle, IOC under fire, Premier League meets, Tokyo 2020 tickets questioned, and more
An International Olympic Committee spokesperson said yesterday "no solution will be ideal", regarding the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on Tokyo 2020
Rugby Australia suspends broadcast rights negotiations
Rugby Australia has suspended talks over its next broadcast rights deal, as chief executive Raelene Castle today (Tuesday) conceded that the rugby union governing body may need to approach the government…
South Africa Six Nations move report prompts scepticism
Leading rugby figures have expressed doubt about the prospects of South African joining an expanded Six Nations championship, after the possible move was reported by UK newspaper the Daily Mail
Australia’s Super Rugby teams “broke” unless media revenue increases
Roger Davis, the chairman of Super Rugby team the NSW Waratahs, has warned that the competition's Australian teams are in financial peril unless their upcoming domestic media rights deal delivers a revenue…
NZ Rugby takes Sky stake as Sanzaar rights deal finalised
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has extended its rights deal with New Zealand Rugby, with the “revolutionary” new contract involving the sport’s national governing body becoming an investor in Sk…
Sky NZ seeks five-year extension to key Sanzaar deal
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has confirmed it will seek to renew its rights deal with Sanzaar, rugby union’s regional governing body comprising the unions of South Africa, New Zealand, A…
Sunwolves face Super Rugby axe, Sanzaar touts new tournament
Sanzaar, the umbrella body for the national unions in Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, has today (Friday) said it will remove Japan’s Sunwolves franchise from the Super Rugby club c…