Loading episode…
Rugby
Jack Mesley: Super Rugby CEO defends scheduling only three games over Easter Weekend
Weekend Sport with Jason Pine›
Apr 4, 20269:43
Episode context
Listen
Keep going with Weekend Sport with Jason Pine.
Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.
Episode Notes
Eyebrows have been raised over Super Rugby Pacific’s light schedule for the Easter weekend.
Only three matches were scheduled – the Crusaders v Fijian Drua, the Chiefs v Waratahs, and the Reds v Force.
CEO Jack Mesley told Piney they faced quite a few scheduling difficulties for the weekend when they were initially building the draw.
He says that the sporting landscape is very competitive over Easter, and while some might think they’re losing out, others could say they’d be missing a trick to go up against it, and that they’re being quite strategic about how they place their matches and how they compete.
“We’re pretty confident with what we’ve rolled out.”
LISTEN ABOVE
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Next listen
All from Weekend Sport with Jason Pine →
Next listen
Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2026
Yesterday1:52:49
