SANZAAR backs playoffs format despite criticism

Super Rugby in the news:

SANZAAR backs playoffs format despite criticism: SYDNEY: Southern hemisphere rugby’s ruling body SANZAAR is standing by a new playoffs system that has been criticized for not reflecting the strength of New Zealand sides and says it is unfair to judge it after one season of the expanded Super Rugby … “Super Rugby” – BingNews

Liam Messam to start for Chiefs in pivotal Super Rugby match against Highlanders: Liam Messam has been promoted to the Chiefs’ starting lineup, and will play at No 8, in their pivotal last-round Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday night. In a whirlwind return to 15s after missing out on the Olympics sevens … “Super Rugby” – BingNews

Force aiming to shake up conference: The Brumbies are aiming to become the first Australian team in the Super Rugby era to win all of their conferences matches and have won eight of their last ten against the Force. “Super Rugby” – BingNews

Gill saying goodbye for now: Liam Gill has not closed the door on a Super Rugby return, as he prepared to captain the Queensland Reds in his farewell game. Gill is signed in France for the next two Top 14 seasons, a time frame he has said he is completely committed to, and Friday … “Super Rugby” – BingNews

Fiji Sun: The cost of fuel has risen in the third quarterly review of prices by the Fiji Commerce Commission based on exchange rat… Police are now tracking down the location of the mother of the baby who was found dead inside a K R Latchan bus in Waini… The … “Super Rugby” – BingNews