The NSW Waratahs have confirmed their venues for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, headlined by a trip to Wollongong for a 2014 Grand Final rematch with the Crusaders.
With the schedule for the inaugural Trans-Tasman competition confirmed last week, the NSW-based side was the only team that did not confirm the venues for their three home games.
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However, the club has formally announced their fixtures for the tournament, set to open the season at the SCG against the Hurricanes in Round One.
After a short trip to NZ, they will then host a 2014 Super Rugby Grand Final rematch at WIN Stadium, Wollongong on May 29 in Round 3.
“Wollongong is a proud sporting city and there’s no better place to watch elite rugby than beside the ocean at WIN Stadium, especially when it’s a family-friendly kick-off time in the afternoon,” Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery AM said in a statement.
“It’s great to see the Waratahs back in town to take on our Kiwi counterparts and make the most of the Trans-Tasman bubble.”
They will finish their tournament at Brookvale Oval, which they sold out in 2019, to face the Chiefs on June 12.
NSW Waratahs CEO Paul Doorn was pleased that the club has spread their fixtures across the state, basing themselves at Bankwest Stadium and SCG for the entirety of Super Rugby AU.
“While our new stadium is under construction, we’ve had the opportunity to play matches across the greater Sydney area and give our fans a chance to watch the Waratahs play closer to home,” Doorn said. “We are delighted to once again play in Wollongong especially with a family friendly kick-off time of 3pm, and to also head to the northern beaches where we enjoy strong support.”
The Waratahs will be hoping for a stark improvement in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, failing to record a win in Super Rugby AU.
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