The Super 14 tournament could be expanded to host teams from Argentina, the Pacific Island, Japan or the USA by 2010.
The Brumbies have signed Australian Sevens captain Shawn Mackay to a one-year rookie contract for the 2009 Super 14 season.
Bulls fly-half Derick Hougaard will leave the club to team up with Heyneke Meyer at Leicester Tigers.
New Brumbies coach Andy Friend has boldly declared his side can win the Super 14 title in 2009.
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Super 14 | |
| Saturday 31st May | |
| Crusaders 20 - 12 Waratahs | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crusaders | 12 | 52 |
| 2 | Hurricanes | 13 | 41 |
| 3 | Blues | 13 | 40 |
| 4 | NSW Waratahs | 12 | 39 |
| 5 | Stormers | 12 | 37 |
| 6 | Sharks | 12 | 37 |
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