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Rugby Australia's new broadcast package includes new competitions including Super Eight, a national clubs championship and a State of Origin series
WHAT RUGBY AUSTRALIA'S NEW BROADCAST PACKAGE INCLUDES
* Bledisloe Cup series - Australia v New Zealand
* Bledisloe Cup series - Australia v New Zealand
* Rugby Championship - Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina
* State of Union series (State of Origin) - players represent NSW or Queensland where they were born or played junior rugby
* Super Eight - crossover competition at the end of the domestic Super competition that includes the top two teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, a team from Japan and South America in a four-week competition
* National club rugby championship - including the best clubs in the country in a short form competition at the end of the club rugby seasons
* State competitions - NSW Shute Shield and Queensland's Premier Rugby
* Showcase series of the best schoolboy rugby.