SANZAR keep Singapore in radar
Singapore presented an attractive bid in the hope of becoming Super Rugby's 18th team but fell short at the final hurdle after SANZAR decided to award it to Japan.
The Southern Hemisphere competition will be expanding to 18 teams in 2016 which Chief Executive Greg Peters views as being "a significant step in the evolution of Super Rugby."
"While ultimately edged out in this instance, Singapore presented a highly attractive bid and we will maintain a positive relationship with an eye to potentially working with them in the future.
"Compelling proposals were put forth by Japan and Singapore in what was a very competitive tender process and we thank both parties for their passion in sharing our vision to expand the competition to new fans, territories and commercial markets.
"Following the Executive Committee's decision however, SANZAR will now work exclusively with the JRFU to finalise arrangements for their entry into Super Rugby, subject to execution of the formal participation agreement.
"Until this process is concluded, there will be no further comment from either party," he said.
