What is Super Rugby?
Super Rugby is a professional rugby union competition involving teams from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, and Japan. It is one of the most prestigious and competitive club rugby competitions in the world.
History of Super Rugby
Super Rugby was founded in 1996 and was originally known as the Super 12. It was expanded to 14 teams in 2006 and 15 teams in 2016. The competition has undergone several format changes over the years, with the most recent changes coming in 2021.
Format of Super Rugby
The current Super Rugby format consists of two conferences, the Australian and New Zealand conferences. Each conference is divided into two pools of four teams. Teams play each other twice during the regular season, once at home and once away. The top two teams from each pool qualify for the quarter-finals.
Super Rugby Teams
The following teams compete in Super Rugby:
- Australia: Brumbies, Melbourne Rebels, Queensland Reds, Waratahs, Western Force
- New Zealand: Blues, Chiefs, Crusaders, Highlanders, Hurricanes
- South Africa: Bulls, Lions, Sharks, Stormers
- Argentina: Jaguares
- Japan: Sunwolves
Recent Winners of Super Rugby
The most recent winners of Super Rugby are the Crusaders, who won the title in 2021. The Crusaders have won a record nine Super Rugby titles.
Why is Super Rugby Rapidly Rising on Google Trends NZ?
Super Rugby is rapidly rising on Google Trends NZ for a number of reasons, including:
- The start of the 2023 Super Rugby season
- The recent performances of the New Zealand teams in Super Rugby
- The upcoming Rugby World Cup in France
- The popularity of rugby union in New Zealand
The AI has provided us with the news.
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Please search for “super rugby” which is rapidly rising on Google Trends NZ and explain in detail. Answers should be in English.
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