Super Rugby is not imminent threat, says ERC chief McGrath

European rugby chiefs are confident there will be no southern hemisphere interference to threaten the future of the Heineken Cup.

A report in the New Zealand Herald claimed that the leading English and French clubs are ready to lure South Africa’s provinces out of Super Rugby and form a breakaway competition.

Last night, however, ERC’s Chief Executive Derek McGrath said his organisation were aware of meetings that had taken place earlier this year between English clubs and South African franchises.