MEDIA SPECULATION
Western Force dismiss Super Rugby exit report
The ARU had to bail the franchise out in 2016 to the tune of $2.29m
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has moved to deny a media report that alleged Perth-based Western Force would be cut from the embattled Super Rugby competition. Australia’s News Ltd reported late on Monday that the Force would be one of the teams cut from the 18-team tournament, prompting the franchise to release a statement, declaring it pure speculation. The ARU also said no decision had been made on cutting any of Australia’s five sides from the competition, which includes teams from New Zealand, SA, Japan and Argentina. "At this point, there has been no determination on the future competition format or the teams involved in the competition," the ARU said. "We also wish to confirm for the public record that no decision has been taken on the removal of one of Australia’s Super Rugby teams." The ARU is a joint venture partner in the tournament’s governing body Sanzaar with the rugby unions from New Zealand, SA and Argentina. The ARU has declined to express any support for Australi...
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