INTRODUCTION

SUPER 14

The Super 14 is the biggest rugby union club championship in the southern hemisphere and is broadcast in over 40 countries. Based on a franchise system, teams represent regions of the three participating countries. Four Australian, five from New Zealand and five teams from South Africa compete in total. The sides play each other once during a season in a round-robin format, climaxing in semi-finals and a grand final deciding the ultimate champions.

With fourteen teams from the best southern hemisphere rugby-playing nations competing against each other, the Super 14 guarantees to showcase some of the greatest players on the planet. Added with the fact that from 2008 the Super 14 integrated new rule changes designed to develop a faster, more free flowing game.

The Super 14 collection also incorporates its predecessor the Super 12 (footage available from 1996 to 2006).

TRI NATIONS

The Tri Nations is an annual international series between the SANZAR teams Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Played on a home and away basis, the teams play each other three times each year to determine the winner.

Established in 1996 as an equivalent to the Six Nations contest held in Europe, the Tri Nations is a fiercely fought and exciting competition and has featured world class players including Jonah Lomu, Joe Rokocoko, Dan Carter, Chris Latham, Richie Macaw and Mat Rogers.

BRITISH & IRISH LIONS

The SANZAR Archive also contains footage of the British and Irish Lions tours to South Africa, New Zealand and Australia from 1996 to the present day.

Featuring timeless moments from the test series where the best players from Great Britain and Ireland take on the giants of the southern hemisphere, this footage collection includes Jeremy Guscott’s drop goal to win the 1997 series for the Lions against South Africa (the reigning world champions), the 2001 series which was the first time the Lions and Australia competed for the Tom Richards trophy, and the most recent tour to New Zealand in 2005 where the Lions lost all three games.

FOOTAGE COLLECTION

Match Footage

The SANZAR Archive features long-form match footage from the following competitions:

- Super 14 from 2006 to the present day (incorporating Super 12 from 1996 – 2006)

- The Tri Nations Series from 1996 to the present day.

- The British and Irish Lions tours to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa from 1996 to the present day.

- The SANZAR nations home internationals from 1996 to the present day.

- The Currie Cup. Selected matches including finals from 2000 to 2006

- The NPC (National Provincial Championship). Selected matches including finals from 2000 to 2006.

For specific durations please contact the SANZAR Archive on +44 (0) 208 233 5500 or email archive@imgworld.com

(The Super 12/14 Competition starts with a league format whereby all teams play each other once. The top four teams then go through to the semi-final, which is followed by the grand final).

1996

Super 12 – 69 matches (66 league, 2 semi-finals, and the grand final).
Tri-Nations – 6 matches.

1997

Super 12 – 69 matches (66 league, 2 semi-finals, and the grand final).
Tri-Nations – 6 matches.

1998

Super 12 – 69 matches (66 league, 2 semi-finals, and the grand final).
Tri-Nations – 6 matches.

1999

Super 12 – 69 matches (66 league, 2 semi-finals, and the grand final).
Tri-Nations – 6 matches.

2000

Super 12 – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and grand final.

Tour Matches - Scotland tour of New Zealand x 3 matches. England tour of South Africa x 2 matches.

International Test Matches - 9 matches.

Tri-Nations - 6 matches.

Currie Cup – Selected matches featuring all teams, quarter-finals and final.

NPC (National Provincial Championship) - Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

Other matches include the SANZAR U21 Final and the Nelson Mandela Cup Final.

2001

Super 12 – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and grand final.

Tri-Nations - 6 matches.

Currie Cup – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

NPC (National Provincial Championship) - Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

British and Irish Lions Tour – 10 matches.

Other matches include the Inbound tour.

2002

Super 12 – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and grand final.

Tri-Nations - 6 matches.

Currie Cup – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

NPC (National Provincial Championship) - Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

International Test Matches - 10 matches.

Other matches include the Inbound tour.

2003

Super 12 – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and grand final.

Tri-Nations – 8 matches.

ABSA Currie Cup – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

NPC (National Provincial Championship) - Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

International Test Matches - 5 matches .

2004

Super 12 – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and grand final.

Tri-Nations – 8 matches.

ABSA Currie Cup – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

NPC (National Provincial Championship) - Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

International Test Matches - 3 matches.

2005

Super 12 – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and grand final.

ABSA Currie Cup – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

NPC (National Provincial Championship) - Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

International Test Matches - 8 matches

2006

Super 14 – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and grand final.

Tri-Nations – 6 matches.

ABSA Currie Cup – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

NPC (National Provincial Championship) - Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and final.

International Test Matches - 8 matches.

2007

Super 14 – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and grand final.

Tri-Nations – 6 matches.


2008

Super 14 – Selected matches featuring all teams, semi-finals and grand final.

Tri-Nations – 6 matches.

PROGRAMMING

Six of The Best: New Zealand’s Greatest Victories over Australia

There can be no greater rivalry in world rugby than New Zealand versus Australia. Down the years, there have been epic encounters and gigantic clashes between the two arch-rivals. Six of The Best will feature New Zealand’s six greatest victories over Australia during the last few years, including Jonah Lomu’s unforgettable injury-time winner in Stadium Australia and their thrilling comeback in 1996, which stunned the Wallabies.

Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Produced: 2006

Six of The Best: Australia’s Greatest Victories over New Zealand

There can be no greater rivalry in world rugby than Australia versus New Zealand. Down the years, there have been epic encounters and gigantic clashes between the two arch-rivals. Six of The Best will feature Australia’s six greatest victories over New Zealand during the last few years, including John Eales’s sensational injury time kick that sealed the Tri-Nations and their momentous win in 2001 that finally broke the Dunedin hoodoo.

Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Produced: 2006

South Africa’s Greatest Victories in The Tri-Nations

Since their return to the international fold the Springboks have been a dominant force in the world of rugby. Their matches against bitter rivals Australia and New Zealand are some of the most eagerly anticipated in the rugby calendar. Six of the Best will feature their greatest wins in recent times including the famous win over Australia at Loftus Versveld in 1997 and the titanic 24-23 win over the All Blacks in 1998.

Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Produced: 2006

All Black Legends

Over the last decade, New Zealand has been blessed with some of the greatest players ever to grace the rugby field. From All Black legends Sean Fitzpatrick and Zinzan Brook, to the brilliant Christian Cullen and Jeff Wilson and the modern day power-houses Jonah Lomu and Tana Umaga, All Black Legends will profile all these greats and many more in an action-packed 90-minute programme.

Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Produced: 2006

Wallaby Wonders

Over the last few years Australian rugby has resembled a production line, producing star after star with unbelievable regularity. From the legendary David Campese and John Eales to the awesome Nick Farr-Jones and Michael Lynagh the Wallabies have always been blessed with players of rare talent who have lit up the international stage. ‘Wallaby Wonders’ profiles all these greats and many more in an action-packed 90-minute programme.

Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Produced: 2006

A Decade of The Tri-Nations

In 2005, The Tri-Nations celebrated its 10th birthday. Another perfect gift for all rugby lovers…90 minutes of the best moments from the last decade. Classic matches, the key individuals and the defining moments of the past ten years are all captured in this memorable programme.

Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Produced: 2006

A Decade of The Super 12s

In 2005, The Super 12s celebrated its 10th birthday. The perfect gift for all rugby lovers…90 minutes of the best moments from the last decade. Classic matches, the key individuals and the defining moments of the past ten years are all be captured in this memorable programme.

Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Produced: 2006

Other Programmes:

2005 Decade of The All Blacks - 90 mins
2005 Decade of The Wallabies - 90 mins
2005 Decade of The Springboks - 90 mins
2005 Decade of The Tri Nations - 90 mins
2005 Decade of The Super 12s - 90 mins
2005 All Black Legends - 90 mins
2005 Wallaby Wonders - 90 mins
2005 NZ's Greatest Victories over NZ - 90 mins
2005 South Africa's Greatest Victories in The Tri Narions - 90 mins
2003 England’s Victories Downunder 2003 - 90 mins
2001 Lions in Battle Downunder - 120 mins