The Argentina Jaguares are in discussions to make an early return to Super Rugby in 2026, potentially replacing the financially troubled Melbourne Rebels. This development comes as the Rebels face significant financial difficulties, prompting NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson to indicate that discussions about the Jaguares' return, initially planned for 2026, have been accelerated.
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SA Rugby, which oversees the Springboks, wants to double commercial revenue once a deal with a private equity company is concluded https://t.co/xDkW77HsdU
SA Rugby, which oversees the Springboks, wants to double commercial revenue once a deal with a private equity company is concluded https://t.co/6r4Ho9Aehe
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Jaguares likely to make Super Rugby return in 2026 https://t.co/9q9VHvtDYE
Last year, Argentina Rugby confirmed they had been approached to return to Super Rugby in 2026. However, the recent financial troubles of the Melbourne Rebels has caused “some of those conversations to be brought forward,” according to NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson. This may lead… https://t.co/6OKtvtZU0x
Argentina’s Jaguares could be catapulted back into Super Rugby as a replacement for the financially-threatened Melbourne Rebels. https://t.co/gEHTjqy5Ap