Queensland to host Waratahs in Super Rugby AU’s 2021 opener

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Queensland Reds will host New South Wales in a traditional derby to kick off a 2021 Super Rugby AU competition that will likely set the stage for a crossover series against clubs from New Zealand. Australia’s four Super Rugby franchises plus the Perth-based Western Force will feature in a 12-week tournament starting Feb. 19 and concluding with a final on May 8. The same format was used for the 2020 season, which was…