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Anyone else see this?
I'm particularly interested in Mick Murray's comments
Nick Taylor
Thursday, 30 March 2017 1:46PM
Premier Mark McGowan has pledged government support to save Western Force and ensure ongoing viability and long-term involvement in Super Rugby.
McGowan said he had confidence in the Force despite reports the ARU will axe the club if Super Rugby is reduced from an 18 to 15 club competition.
The ARU, SANZAAR and the Force have denied the report.
It is understood there is a clause in the alliance agreement signed by the Force and the ARU last year that commits both parties through the current broadcast deal that ends in 2020.
Minister for Sport and Recreation Mick Murray said the new Labor government was prepared to back RugbyWA if the agreement needed enforcing.
“We understand that RugbyWA and ARU have entered into an alliance agreement for the benefit of rugby in Western Australia,” Murray said.
“Whilst the terms of that alliance agreement have not been made known to the State Government, the State Government is prepared to support RugbyWA in the enforcement of any rights that necessarily arise under that agreement.”
In a letter sent to ARU chairman Cameron Clyne yesterday, McGowan said they would work closely with RugbyWA and the ARU.
More here
https://thewest.com.au/sport/rugby-u...-ng-b88430461z