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Super Rugby Pacific 2025

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Rhino_rugby

Allen Oxlade (6)
Adam84 said:
Waratahs Pre-Season champions since 1996
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Haha, the Waratahs definitely have a reputation for being "Pre-Season Champions" since forever! Every year, we start with high hopes, look good in the trials, and then the real test begins once the season kicks off. Hopefully, this year we can carry that preseason form into the actual competition and break the cycle!
 
Wilson

Wilson

Phil Kearns (64)
Interview with Jack Mesley (the new super rugby ceo) over in the post:

The Post

www.thepost.co.nz www.thepost.co.nz

Not a lot to it and more of an NZ focus given it's an NZ paper, but it's refreshing to actually have someone in the role and fronting media. For all the complaints about super I thought this season was the best the product has been in quite a while, at least since covid but probably even longer. Hopefully the buy in and ambition is there from all the stake holders to make something of it again.
 
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Michael Lynagh (62)
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John Thornett (49)
Funny how they try and claim they shelved Super Round when in reality there were no other bidders than Melbourne for it and that was off the table when the Rebels got cut.
 
Derpus

Derpus

Nathan Sharpe (72)
Rebel man said:
Funny how they try and claim they shelved Super Round when in reality there were no other bidders than Melbourne for it and that was off the table when the Rebels got cut.
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I thought the Super Round was funded by NZ teams?
 
Adam84

Adam84

Rod McCall (65)
Super Round was the bundling up of home games by NZ Super Rugby Teams and selling them. Basically, Vic Govt paid NZ Teams to offset the loss of their home game.

I'm guessing the Vic Govt had hoped they'd get an influx of kiwis over for the weekend, which didn't eventuate. I'd be surprised if it returns; whilst it would do better at Suncorp, I doubt even QLD would get consistently high crowds to the matches. At least not enough for the QLD Govt to throw money at it..
 
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Wilson

Wilson

Phil Kearns (64)
Adam84 said:
Super Round was the bundling up of home games by NZ Super Rugby Teams and selling them. Basically, Vic Govt paid NZ Teams to offset the loss of their home game.

I'm guessing the Vic Govt had hoped they'd get an influx of kiwis over for the weekend, which didn't eventuate. I'd be surprised if it returns; whilst it would do better, I doubt even QLD would struggle to get consistently high crowds to the matches. At least not enough for the QLD Govt to throw money at it..
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There's talk of it being combined with an ANZAC bledisloe in the future, which would draw plenty of interest from state governments on it's own, particularly for Perth or Brisbane who don't currently have big ANZAC Day clashes. Not sure if adding super round to the package would bring that much more in, but it's probably worth exploring to try and maximize the return. Not sure what that does to the competition having all the Wallabies/All Blacks out though.

Edit: In fact the WA government is already in negotiations for just that:
Sources familiar with negotiations, who requested anonymity due to confidential nature of discussions, said the Anzac Day clash is now at an advanced stage of negotiation, with the WA government prepared to pay a lucrative sum to host the game at Optus Stadium.

There was discussion about the first game being in 2025, but it is more likely to be in 2026, and the plans – and deal with the WA government – will also involve Super Round (the Magic Round of Super Rugby) being staged around it in the same week, meaning all players are in Perth at the same time.
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Adam84

Adam84

Rod McCall (65)
Wilson said:
There's talk of it being combined with an ANZAC bledisloe in the future, which would draw plenty of interest from state governments on it's own, particularly for Perth or Brisbane who don't currently have big ANZAC Day clashes. Not sure if adding super round to the package would bring that much more in, but it's probably worth exploring to try and maximize the return. Not sure what that does to the competition having all the Wallabies/All Blacks out though.
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It might have more merit.. People would travel to watch a Bledisloe although it has lost its lustre also.
The question ultimately is whether adding a bunch of Super Rugby games into the package really generates more of a return and how much more a state govt would pay to host it above what they would normally host to pay a Bledisloe.
 
Wilson

Wilson

Phil Kearns (64)
Adam84 said:
It might have more merit.. People would travel to watch a Bledisloe although it has lost its lustre also.
The question ultimately is whether adding a bunch of Super Rugby games into the package really generates more of a return and how much more a state govt would pay to host it above what they would normally host to pay a Bledisloe.
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I think it's the full week program you get as a result - assuming the temptation for visitors to hang around for super round as well as the Bledisloe lands the economic benefit you get out of the influx is really boosted in terms of hotel rooms and general tourist spending with a few free days to fill. Additionally, the teams probably won't just be FIFO as they were for Melbourne and can run programs in Perth during the week which is always a good look.
 
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Rhino_rugby

Allen Oxlade (6)
Wilson said:
I think it's the full week program you get as a result - assuming the temptation for visitors to hang around for super round as well as the Bledisloe lands the economic benefit you get out of the influx is really boosted in terms of hotel rooms and general tourist spending with a few free days to fill. Additionally, the teams probably won't just be FIFO as they were for Melbourne and can run programs in Perth during the week which is always a good look.
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You make a great point! A full-week program centered around major rugby events like the Super Round and Bledisloe can definitely amplify the economic impact for the host city. Visitors staying longer means more revenue from hotels, restaurants, and local attractions. Plus, having the teams stick around instead of just flying in and out (FIFO) gives them the opportunity to engage with the community through events and programs, which can help build local support and enhance the overall fan experience. It’s a win-win for both the city and the sport!
 
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