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The Super Round, also referred to as the Super Round Melbourne (2022–2024),[1][2] is an event in the Super Rugby Pacific in which all fixtures for one round of the season are organised to be played at one venue. This event is in contrast with the rest of the regular season, which is played in a home-and-away format. With the original idea stemming from the English Super League (rugby league) in the late 2000s, the concept was introduced by the Australian-based National Rugby League (rugby league) for their 2019 season before being introduced into the Super Rugby Pacific for their inaugural season (2022).
Following the axing of Melbourne-based Super Rugby franchise, the Rebels, and the expiry of the events hosting in Melbourne, it was revealed in late 2024 that Super Round would be dropped for the following season (2025).[3] However it is expected to return for 2026.[4][5]
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New Super Rugby chief executive Jack Mesley will oversee an extended 16-round regular season in 2025, with the finals series moving from eight teams to six to ensure a more competitive season. There will be no Super Round next year, but the concept is set to return in 2026.
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