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    Officials are committing to just the one year of Super Round in Christchurch - for now

    Officials are committing to just the one year of Super Round in Christchurch - for now


    Christchurch's new roofed stadium will play host to five Super Rugby games over Anzac weekend 2026.

    Super Round took a year out of the schedule this year after the Melbourne Rebels exited the competition.

    Competition CEO Jack Mesley says it aligns well for everyone to make it a one-year deal for now.



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