SANZAAR

SANZAAR
Formation1996; 28 years ago (1996)
TypeInternational sports federation
HeadquartersSydney, Australia
Coordinates33°53′28″S 151°15′00″E / 33.89111°S 151.25000°E / -33.89111; 151.25000
CEO
Brendan Morris
Websitesuper.rugby/superrugby

SANZAAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina Rugby; previously known as SANZAR) is the body which oversees Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship competitions in rugby union. SANZAAR meets annually and is composed of the CEOs from its member unions.

It was formed as SANZAR in 1996 as a joint venture of the South African Rugby Union, the New Zealand Rugby Union, and the Australian Rugby Union. From the 2016 season, its name was changed to SANZAAR following the inclusion of the Argentine Rugby Union as a full member of the organisation.[1]

  1. ^ "SANZAR changes name to SANZAAR". Sport24. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.