A Singaporean take on Super Rugby

SINGAPORE rugby could be poised to take off in a big way. Speculation is rife that the Republic is among the favourites to join the Super Rugby franchise in 2016. If it does, Singapore rugby stands to benefit hugely - as long as it does not get mired in disputes over its team's Singaporean-ness, as some other sports have. Neither should it get distracted from efforts to develop domestic rugby here.

The Singapore Rugby Union's (SRU) bid to join the franchise appears to have powered ahead of proposals from regional powerhouses Hong Kong and Japan on the back of the new Sports Hub and strong financial support. However, excitement over …