The Super 14 competition consists of four state rugby teams from Australia (Queensland Reds, New South Wales Waratahs, ACT Brumbies, and Western Australia Force), five New Zealand rugby franchises, (the Auckland Blues, Waikato Chiefs, Wellington Hurricanes, Canterbury Crusaders, and Otago Highlanders), and five rugby teams from South Africa (Cheetahs, Stormers, Sharks, Lions, Bulls).

The fourteen sides all play against one another once, this phase of the Super 14 competition runs for 14 weeks.

The teams are ranked according to the number of competition points they accrue throughout the season. Competition points are awarded as follows: - 4 for winning a match - 2 for drawing a match. Additional bonus points are awarded as follows: - 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match, 1 bonus point for losing by seven or fewer points.

The teams in the top four places on the competition ladder after the initial round of the Super 14 rugby enter the two-week knockout phase of the tournament. Two semi-finals (in which the top-ranked team hosts the fourth, and second-ranked hosts the third) are contested to decide the two finalists, which is played at the highest ranked winners' home ground. Home town advantage is eagerly sought!

Super 14 games schedules will be posted again nearer the beginning of the tournament.

To get ready for the Super 14, start supporting your favourite team by purchasing their Super 14 rugby gear here!!!

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