SYDNEY (Reuters) - Dumping the Western Force from Super Rugby enabled Rugby Australia (RA) to post a surplus of A$5.2 million (£2.8 million) in 2018, but it could have long-term benefits, the governing body said on Monday.
RA chose to cut the Perth-based side ahead of the 2018 season following an agreement with the competition's governing body SANZAAR to reduce the number of teams as it faced a backlash from fans and broadcasters after an ill-fated decision to expand to 18 teams in 2016.
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