SYDNEY: Rugby Australia (Rugby AU) has proposed several new competition series as part of a deal issued to potential broadcast partners.
In a statement released late Monday, Rugby AU said new competitions such as a State of Union series, national club championship and an international Super Eight series would make up part of the deal, hoping to extend over a five year period.
The State of Union series will resemble the rugby league's State of Origin, while the Super Eight Series will be a four-week tournament involving the top two teams from the Australian, New Zealand, and South African and a team from Japan and South America.
The rights package also includes Wallabies and Wallaroos Tests, Trans-Tasman or Super Rugby AU competition, Shute Shield, Hospital Challenge Cup, and selected schools matches. IANS