Three teams to be cut as Super Rugby reverts back to 2015 model

Sanzaar confirms 18-team format will be reduced to 15 from next seasonOne Australian team to go with four conferences to be reduced to three Three Super Rugby teams, including one from Australia, are to be axed after this season, governing body Sanzaar has announced. The Western Force are widely tipped to get the axe but the Australian Rugby Union is making no announcement yet on which one it will cull, with the Melbourne Rebels and Brumbies also facing speculation in recent weeks. Related: Brumbies hand Super Rugby beating to Reds at GIO Stadium Continue reading...