The Brumbies will host eight matches in the new-look competition, up from the fluctuating six or seven under the current structure.

In July last year Fagan told The Canberra Times, ''There's a real possibility we could have 10 or 11 home games down the track, which is about on par to what the Raiders have now, and if that was the case we would at least want the flexibility in our deal [with Canberra Stadium and the ACT Government] to have a look at taking one or more away.''

But he yesterday said the Super 15 tournament only catered for eight home fixtures and there was no need or desire to transfer any of those away from Canberra.

For more, pick up a copy of today's Canberra Times.