The Super 14 competition consisted of four state rugby teams from Australia (Queensland Reds, New South Wales Waratahs, ACT Brumbies, and Western Australia Force), five New Zealand rugby franchises, (the Auckland Blues, Waikato Chiefs, Wellington Hurricanes, Canterbury Crusaders, and Otago Highlanders), and five rugby teams from South Africa (Cheetahs, Stormers, Sharks, Lions, Bulls). The Super 14 is amongst the biggest and best competitions in the Southern Hemisphere.

The 2010 series was won by the Bulls, 25-17 against the Stormers. The Bulls have now won the tournament 3 times to become the most successful team in the 5 seasons of the competition.

The fourteen sides all played against one another once, this phase of the Super 14 competition ran for 14 weeks, with the final on May 28th 2010.

The teams were ranked according to the number of competition points they accrued throughout the season. Competition points were awarded as follows: - 4 for winning a match - 2 for drawing a match. Additional bonus points were awarded as follows: - 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match, 1 bonus point for losing by seven or fewer points.

The teams in the top four places on the competition ladder after the initial round of the Super 14 rugby entered the two-week knockout phase of the tournament. Two semi-finals (in which the top-ranked team hosts the fourth, and second-ranked hosts the third) were contested to decide the two finalists, whichwas played at the highest ranked winners' home ground. Home town advantage was eagerly sought!

Dates for the 2011 Super 15 season are due to be released in about October 2010.

To get ready for the Super 15 in 2011, start supporting your favourite team by purchasing their Super 14 rugby gear here!!!

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