ON THE EDGE
New Super champion
Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:53
A new Super Rugby champion will be crowned in Hamilton next Saturday!
The Chiefs will host the in Hamilton this coming Saturday, August 4, in the 17th Super Rugby Final.
Neither of these teams have won the competition before, which means a new champion will be crowned.
Previews champions in the professional are: Crusaders (seven times - 2008, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2000, 1999 & 1998), Bulls (three times - 2010, 2009 & 2007), Blues (three times - 2003, 1997, 1996), Brumbies (twice - 2004 & 2001), Reds (once - 2011).
* Queensland (1994 & 1995) and Transvaal (1993) won the Super 10 competition in the amateur era.
2012 SUPER RUGBY FINAL
Saturday, August 4
Chiefs v Sharks
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand
Kick-off (19.35 local time; 09.35 SA time; 07.35 GMT; 17.35 AEST)
Referee: TBC
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