'Super Rugby' 2021
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https://www.allblacks.com/news/sky-super-rugby-aotearoa-draw-announced
The second edition of Super Rugby Aotearoa will kick off at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday, 26 February where the Highlanders will host the defending champion Crusaders, with the Hurricanes and Blues rounding off Round 1 at Sky Stadium in Wellington the following day.
The Chiefs will have the opening round bye before hosting the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Friday, 5 March.
All 21 Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa matches including a Final on Saturday, 8 May, will be live and exclusive via new competition naming rights sponsor Sky TV. -
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So a “final” rather than top two playing Aus or something
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@Machpants Yes, I was just reading another article.
NZR General Manager Professional Rugby & Performance Chris Lendrum also confirmed NZR is working closely with Rugby Australia on a trans- Ta$man cross over series and would announce details shortly. NZR Head of High Performance Mike Anthony confirmed the All Blacks would be available from Round 1. -
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@Derpus i dont like the idea of finals and then cross overs, i think we either have a Minor Premier as it were and then "Finals" that cross over
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@Kiwiwomble only issue with that is that means not very many games will be played. like 10 tops? Probably not enough.
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@Kiwiwomble i mean, the game is the end in itself - isn't it? I don't see why you wouldn't aim to have at least a 15 game season if possible.
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@Kiwiwomble said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:
@Derpus i dont like the idea of finals and then cross overs, i think we either have a Minor Premier as it were and then "Finals" that cross over
I'm not sure the non Finals teams would be pleased/able to survive on 4 home games.
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@KiwiMurph fair enough, just seems weird to have a "champion" and then go play more games...too many different comps
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@Kiwiwomble its a one off though. Makes sense to me.
