Super Rugby
SANZAR chief resigns to take on Argentina role
ESPN Staff
May 28, 2015
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New Zealander Greg Peters is resigning as chief executive of SANZAR to take up a role with Argentina rugby.

Peters will be general manager of Union Argentina de Rugby, which among other things will oversee the running of the country's new Super Rugby franchise.

The former Hurricanes chief executive took up the SANZAR post in 2010, establishing the organisation's first independent office based in Sydney.

He said the timing for his departure is ideal, with SANZAR having signed off on its expanded Super Rugby structure from next year, as well as securing broadcasting "arrangements" for the next five years.

"I would like to thank the SANZAR unions and the Executive Committee for their support over the last five years which has seen us achieve a broad range of positive outcomes for the organisation and its member unions," Peters said.

"This is the right juncture to seek a new professional opportunity, having agreed the new structure of Super Rugby with the national unions, signing a new joint venture agreement between the four unions and securing broadcast arrangements for the next five years, which when announced shortly, will indicate a strong uplift across all territories and provide the means for our stakeholders to continue investing in rugby.

"I am proud of my team for what they have achieved in a challenging environment and wish them every bit of success in 2016 and beyond, and look forward to remaining part of these magnificent competitions in my new capacity."

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