24 Aug 2020

Asia Pacific Dragons in the running to join Super Rugby

From , 6:00 am on 24 August 2020


Another team with links to the Pacific Islands have entered the race to join an expanded Super Rugby competition.

The Asia Pacific Dragons were first formed as an exhibition side in 2011 and previously missed out to the Sunwolves six years ago.

New Zealand Rugby is currently considering a range of competing bids.

RNZ Pacific Sports Reporter Vinnie Wylie told Johnny Blades about the Dragons.

Pacific Rugby Players Chair, Hale T-Pole (R) is the Head of Rugby for Carinat Sport and the Asia Pacific Dragons.

Pacific Rugby Players Chair, Hale T-Pole (R) is the Head of Rugby for Carinat Sport and the Asia Pacific Dragons. Photo: Pacific Rugby Players