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World Rugby confirms funding package for Pacific Island Super Rugby teams – Wide World of Sports
Millions of dollars set up ‘game changing’ move
The inclusion of two Pacific Island sides in Super Rugby is another step closer thanks to a World Rugby financial package.
World Rugby has confirmed a A$2.16m annual funding package for an initial three-year period to support the two franchises, Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, in joining Super Rugby from 2022.
Both franchises will also be supported by their respective unions and private equity funding.
The decision was made following a detailed financial, performance and commercial feasibility study…
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