Force's place in Australian Super Rugby conference given to Japan's Sunwolves

Competition reduced to three conferences of five teamsThe 2018 season will officially kick off on 17 FebruaryJapan’s Sunwolves have replaced the Western Force in the Australian conference for the revamped Super Rugby competition.Under the 15-team format for 2018, Australia’s four teams will play each other home and away, intensifying the battle for the all-important conference honours that guarantee a finals berth. Related: Six-team Indo Pacific Rugby Championship unveiled by Andrew Forrest Continue reading...