Coronavirus Outbreak: Rugby nations engaged in 'unprecedented amount of dialogue' as pandemic leaves sport in tatters
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rugby nations engaged in 'unprecedented amount of dialogue' as pandemic leaves sport in tatters

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The coronavirus pandemic has left rugby on its knees over the last two weeks, with the prospect of more pain to come because of the uncertainty over whether leagues, lucrative tours and international competitions can resume or go ahead. The chief executive of England’s Rugby Football Union, the world’s richest union, said on Thursday there has been an “unprecedented amount of dialogue” between the sport’s leading countries during the outbreak that has shut down rugby. “It’s in no one’s interest,” Sweeney said, “for Australia to get into even more serious difficulties.” Sweeney suggested USA Rugby’s decision this week to file for bankruptcy was no surprise because the body was “struggling somewhat before the crisis,” through sponsorship pullback and losses from sevens competitions and Test matches in the country in 2018. “There is a final phase in our reaction to this crisis and it’s a reboot phase,” Sweeney said, “how we resurrect ourselves from this and emerge stronger.” A decision was made by the RFU on Thursday that final standings in English leagues should be determined by a “best playing record formula,” meaning that Newcastle Falcons will be promoted to the Premiership because they have a 100 percent record so far this season.

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WORLD OF RUGBY: Rugby in grave peril if it turns its back on free TV, there is intensifying pressure at Gloucester and Bristol, and England need to adopt a new uplifting songbook
1 year, 1 month ago

WORLD OF RUGBY: Rugby in grave peril if it turns its back on free TV, there is intensifying pressure at Gloucester and Bristol, and England need to adopt a new uplifting songbook

Daily Mail  

And England must work with the Barmy Army to adopt an uplifting songbook Rugby's future as a mass-market sport is in jeopardy if it loses its TV placings Sound the alarm: the game is in grave danger. If the Six Nations and World Cup disappear from free-to-air TV, rugby will be gone as a mass-market sport, never to return. The …

Virus cases in team Lions due to play in SA tour opener
3 years, 6 months ago

Virus cases in team Lions due to play in SA tour opener

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African rugby canceled Friday a PRO14 game after a coronavirus outbreak in the team the British and Irish Lions are due to play in three weeks time to open their tour. The risk of the Lions’ game against the British and Irish Lions on July 3 being canceled was being “well managed,” SA Rugby …

BT Sport, Sky Sports and Amazon aim to wrestle Six Nations TV rights deal from BBC and ITV
3 years, 9 months ago

BT Sport, Sky Sports and Amazon aim to wrestle Six Nations TV rights deal from BBC and ITV

Daily Mail  

The Six Nations have begun the most competitive and lucrative TV rights auction in the tournament's history after finally confirming Sportsmail's story that CVC Capital have made a £365million investment. Tender documents for TV rights for the 2022 to 2024 championships have been sent to broadcasters in the expectation of securing a significant increase on the existing £90m-a-year deal — …

Saracens dismantled, Exeter make history and Covid chaos: Here is your 2020 rugby review
4 years ago

Saracens dismantled, Exeter make history and Covid chaos: Here is your 2020 rugby review

Daily Mail  

As with most sports, Rugby has endured a eventful and chaotic year as the COVID-19 virus disrupted the fixture list and caused some financial hardship for many clubs across the country. Covid chaos The global pandemic forced rugby into a shutdown which laid bare the game’s precarious financial status. The Chiefs were imperious in domestic rugby — highlighted by the …

'Leadership Matters': Photo of Packed New Zealand Stadium Amid Pandemic is Making Everyone Envious
4 years, 2 months ago

'Leadership Matters': Photo of Packed New Zealand Stadium Amid Pandemic is Making Everyone Envious

News 18  

Photos of a packed stadium in New Zealand, with thousands of rugby fans at the Bledisloe Cup Test match, have left the world stunned. pic.twitter.com/HSh0BxllFd — Emmet Morrison October 12, 2020 We were so close to achieving something like New Zealand but so close yet so far. #Leadership https://t.co/vWkdQzdi5D— Leilani Münter October 11, 2020 New Zealand, under PM Ardern, took …

Premiership Rugby bosses are making it up on the hoof in disappointing Sale coronavirus saga
4 years, 3 months ago

Premiership Rugby bosses are making it up on the hoof in disappointing Sale coronavirus saga

Daily Mail  

These are strange and challenging times and we must cut a bit of slack to sports bodies trying to keep the show on the road, but this Sale situation is perplexing and doesn’t put rugby in a good light. Sale Sharks will be without Faf de Klerk having cobbled together a team to face Worcester Sale director Steve Diamond is …

New Zealand ‘disappointed’ to cancel Belgium friendly - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand ‘disappointed’ to cancel Belgium friendly - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

New Zealand Football has expressed its disappointment at having to cancel a friendly with world powerhouse Belgium next month, in what would have been the first fixture for the All Whites in almost a year. World governing body FIFA said clubs would not be obliged to release players in the September international window if they had to spend time in …

Seven Premiership players and two staff test positive for coronavirus
4 years, 5 months ago

Seven Premiership players and two staff test positive for coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Seven Premiership Rugby players and two staff tested positive for coronavirus after the first week of rugby contact training. That is just one fewer than tested positive last week, when players were only allowed to train in small groups. Seven Premiership players and two staff have tested positive for coronavirus this week The Gallagher Premiership will resume on Friday August …

Lions tour to South Africa in 2021 to go ahead as planned
4 years, 5 months ago

Lions tour to South Africa in 2021 to go ahead as planned

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The British and Irish Lions rugby tour to South Africa will go ahead as planned next year, the teams said Wednesday, trusting that the coronavirus outbreak in a country among the worst-affected in the world will have eased in 12 months. “An enormous amount of planning, especially from a logistical perspective, goes into putting on …

Crowded house: New Zealand’s Super Rugby opens gates to fans
4 years, 7 months ago

Crowded house: New Zealand’s Super Rugby opens gates to fans

The Hindu  

Fans will be allowed to fill stadiums when top-flight rugby resumes in New Zealand this weekend, organisers said on Monday, hailing the move as a world first after professional sport’s coronavirus shutdown. It means packed stands are expected when New Zealand’s Super Rugby teams open a domestic series, a temporary replacement for the suspended southern hemisphere competition, on Saturday. Super …

RFU unveils Rugby Restart Road Map with three key dates identified for community clubs to return
4 years, 7 months ago

RFU unveils Rugby Restart Road Map with three key dates identified for community clubs to return

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Despite filing for bankruptcy during coronavirus pandemic, USA Rugby optimistic about bidding for World Cup in 2027
4 years, 7 months ago

Despite filing for bankruptcy during coronavirus pandemic, USA Rugby optimistic about bidding for World Cup in 2027

Firstpost  

The Americans retain a vital place in global rugby because of the untapped potential they possess, in both a commercial and sporting sense With the football World Cup lined up for 2026 and the Los Angeles Olympics two years later, the United States will be the focal point for sports later this decade. “A Rugby World Cup would be the …

The Latest: Australia rugby league tour of England canceled
4 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: Australia rugby league tour of England canceled

Associated Press  

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The first England-Australia rugby league series in 17 years has been canceled. ___ The president of Spanish soccer club Las Palmas says fans may be allowed in to watch the team’s second-division match against Girona on June 13 in the Canary Islands. ___ The International …

Coronavirus Outbreak: National Rugby League resumes in Australia after two-month hiatus with some feel-good moments
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: National Rugby League resumes in Australia after two-month hiatus with some feel-good moments

Firstpost  

There were as many feel-good stories off the field as there were on when the National Rugby League restarted its season on the weekend with empty stadiums and using only six venues in order to cut down on travel and better manage coronavirus threats that had shut down the league since 23 March. Warriors coach Stephen Kearney said the goodwill …

Coronavirus Outbreak: No rugby for world-cup winning Springboks as South Africa maintains ban on contact sports competitions
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: No rugby for world-cup winning Springboks as South Africa maintains ban on contact sports competitions

Firstpost  

The announcement by sports minister Nathi Mthethwa came as South Africa prepares to further ease lockdown on Monday and open up most of its economy as part of a phased relaxation of restrictions Cape Town: The South African government maintained a ban on all contact sports competitions on Saturday because of the coronavirus, meaning the country’s professional rugby teams and …

Coronavirus: NZC to cut jobs to cope with economic fallout
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: NZC to cut jobs to cope with economic fallout

The Hindu  

New Zealand Cricket is looking to shed around 10 to 15 percent of its staff and save NZ$ 6 million in operation costs as it copes with the “challenges” posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Executive David White said on Wednesday. NZC’s cost-cutting measures would allow the cricket board to keep the same level of funding for the six major …

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand Cricket to lay off 15 percent of staff, shave $6 million in operating costs
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand Cricket to lay off 15 percent of staff, shave $6 million in operating costs

Firstpost  

Players and staff for the national men’s Black Caps and women’s White Ferns teams would not be affected by the cost-cutting measures Wellington: New Zealand Cricket will cut up to 15% of staff and look to shave NZ$6 million in operating costs as part of proposals to cope with “challenging” conditions brought on by the coronavirus outbreak, Chief Executive David …

Coronavirus: ACA criticises Cricket Australia for cost-cutting
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: ACA criticises Cricket Australia for cost-cutting

The Hindu  

The chairman of Australia's professional cricketers' union has lambasted the national board's cost-cutting measures in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, saying it could have “disastrous” consequences for the game over the long term. Australian Cricketers' Association Chairman Greg Dyer questioned the board's gloomy financial outlook, saying the game had “yet to experience a significant negative revenue event.” READ| “It …

Players union slams Cricket Australia's COVID-19 cost-cutting, says it would have 'disastrous long-term consequences'
4 years, 7 months ago

Players union slams Cricket Australia's COVID-19 cost-cutting, says it would have 'disastrous long-term consequences'

Firstpost  

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic hitting at the end of the season, Cricket Australia furloughed about 80 percent of its staff and said it had suffered a A$20 million fall in revenue. The chairman of Australia’s professional cricketers’ union has lambasted the national board’s cost-cutting measures in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, saying they could have “disastrous” consequences for the …

Super Rugby Aotearoa: New tournament announced to bring rugby back to New Zealand
4 years, 7 months ago

Super Rugby Aotearoa: New tournament announced to bring rugby back to New Zealand

The Independent  

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers Association questions CA's claims of financial crisis, massive pay cuts
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers Association questions CA's claims of financial crisis, massive pay cuts

Firstpost  

Cricket Australia’s warnings about its finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been questioned by the country’s players’ association which has said the game’s position remains positive. Melbourne: Cricket Australia’s warnings about its finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been questioned by the country’s players’ association which has said the game’s position remains …

Football, cricket and rugby chiefs to face government questions on how coronavirus has ravaged sport
4 years, 8 months ago

Football, cricket and rugby chiefs to face government questions on how coronavirus has ravaged sport

Daily Mail  

Football, cricket and rugby chiefs face a grilling from MPs next week on how coronavirus has impacted their sports. It is the first time the Government has stepped in to rescue a sport, in an intervention which was hailed by organisers of next year’s Rugby League World Cup in England. Questions will range from grassroots to top level where the …

Super Rugby needs complete rethink when it resumes after coronavirus pandemic, believes Matt Toomua
4 years, 8 months ago

Super Rugby needs complete rethink when it resumes after coronavirus pandemic, believes Matt Toomua

The Independent  

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Coronavirus Outbreak: World Rugby to avail $100 million to nations in fight against COVID-19
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: World Rugby to avail $100 million to nations in fight against COVID-19

Firstpost  

Most major unions have already been forced to cut players’ salaries and slash administrative costs as the virus outbreak has forced professional competitions around the world to close. Wellington: World Rugby will make almost $100 million available to help nations through the COVID-19 pandemic which it calls an unprecedented threat to the global game. World Rugby announced its response in …

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand's top rugby players agree to 50 per cent pay cut to help deal with financial depression
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand's top rugby players agree to 50 per cent pay cut to help deal with financial depression

Firstpost  

NZR and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association announced the agreement Thursday after protracted negotiations. Wellington: New Zealand’s top rugby players have agreed to a 50% pay reduction as New Zealand Rugby contends with the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Under the deal, 50% of the payments anticipated this year to the All Blacks, members of the New Zealand …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rugby Australia says 'good progress' in talks over possible pay cuts with players' association
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rugby Australia says 'good progress' in talks over possible pay cuts with players' association

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Rugby Australia says it has made “good progress” in negotiations with players representatives over possible pay cuts, saying talks which began Sunday were “positive and robust.” Sydney: Rugby Australia says it has made “good progress” in negotiations with players representatives over possible pay cuts, saying talks which began Sunday were “positive and robust.” Talks between Rugby Australia and the Rugby …

NRL faces difficult post-coronavirus future, but league hopes to satisfy sport-hungry crowds after crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

NRL faces difficult post-coronavirus future, but league hopes to satisfy sport-hungry crowds after crisis

ABC  

The days of the million-dollar rugby league player could be over as the coronavirus shutdown will see players' salaries slashed, football departments downsized and stop the money coming into the game. Key points: The coronavirus pandemic forced the NRL to suspend its season indefinitely on March 23 after just two rounds The league admitted it was in a financial crisis …

One of Australia’s most popular professional sports could relocate to a tropical island during the coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

One of Australia’s most popular professional sports could relocate to a tropical island during the coronavirus pandemic

CNN  

CNN — Players of one of Australia’s most popular professional sports could be quarantined on a luxury island under an audacious plan being considered to get them back on the field – and back on TV – during the coronavirus crisis. NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said he is “hellbent” on getting players back on the field, and the innovation committee …

AFL, NRL clubs desperate to keep fans after coronavirus pandemic for financial reasons
4 years, 9 months ago

AFL, NRL clubs desperate to keep fans after coronavirus pandemic for financial reasons

ABC  

Professional sports clubs are doing what is forbidden in public and using their mailing lists to "reach out". As we've observed previously, AFL clubs particularly have come perilously close to shaming supporters into purchasing membership over the past 25 years with campaigns that created the underlying assumption that "You are not a real supporter if you are not a member". …

Coronavirus Outbreak: All Blacks head coach Ian Foster to take pay cut, players to follow suit
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: All Blacks head coach Ian Foster to take pay cut, players to follow suit

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In a radio interview Saturday, Foster confirmed he and other coaches had agreed to substantial pay cuts as long as New Zealand Rugby’s revenues are affected. Wellington: All Blacks head coach Ian Foster says he will take a pay cut and players will follow suit as New Zealand Rugby cuts expenses while professional competitions are shuttered during the coronavirus outbreak. …

Coronavirus: Australian football body slashes 70% of staff
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Australian football body slashes 70% of staff

The Hindu  

Football Federation Australia sent home 70 per cent of its staff on Friday in a bid to survive the coronavirus pandemic, as other sports were locked in crisis talks on how best to weather the storm. FFA chief executive James Johnson said the shutdown would inevitably hit revenue streams hard, including national registration fees, broadcast money, sponsorship, and ticket sales. …

Andrew Johns suggests NRL adopts 12-team competition as coronavirus leaves financial hit
4 years, 9 months ago

Andrew Johns suggests NRL adopts 12-team competition as coronavirus leaves financial hit

ABC  

Rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns has suggested the NRL consider reducing the number of teams in its men's competition from 16 to 12 if it wants to ensure its long-term survival in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Andrew Johns says a reduction in teams in the men's NRL competition may help avoid richer clubs becoming more dominant …

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says sport is fighting for survival due to COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says sport is fighting for survival due to COVID-19

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New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says the sport is “fighting for survival” as competitions at all levels are shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic. Wellington: New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says the sport is “fighting for survival” as competitions at all levels are shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re fighting for sport’s survival in New Zealand around …

Free-to-air television networks to suffer as audience-pulling sports off the schedule due to coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Free-to-air television networks to suffer as audience-pulling sports off the schedule due to coronavirus

ABC  

It is no exaggeration to say the AFL and the NRL are fighting for their lives after both codes made the dramatic decision to call off their seasons in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Sports events lead the free-to-air ratings, with the first rugby league State of Origin match topping the list last year Nine and Seven …

Coronavirus | Australia pulls athletes out of 2020 Olympic Games
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Australia pulls athletes out of 2020 Olympic Games

The Hindu  

The coronavirus pandemic prompted Australia to withdraw its athletes from the 2020 Olympics on Monday while the nation's top rugby league competition was called off and other domestic sports scrambled to stave off financial ruin. “It’s clear the Games can’t be held in July,” Australia Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman said on Monday, three days after telling reporters the team …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australia's National Rugby League shuts down after a lot of deliberation in response to COVID-19 spread
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australia's National Rugby League shuts down after a lot of deliberation in response to COVID-19 spread

Firstpost  

Australia’s National Rugby League became one of the last professional contact sports to shut down in response to the spread of the coronavirus, suspending its 16-team competition on Monday. Sydney: Australia’s National Rugby League became one of the last professional contact sports to shut down in response to the spread of the coronavirus, suspending its 16-team competition on Monday. The …

Coronavirus pandemic: New Zealand rugby, football teams indefinitely base themselves in Australia amid COVID-19 threat
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: New Zealand rugby, football teams indefinitely base themselves in Australia amid COVID-19 threat

Firstpost  

The New Zealand Warriors rugby league team has decided to indefinitely base itself in Australia, separating players from their families, in the hope of continuing to play in Australia’s National Rugby League as the coronavirus crisis continues. Wellington: The New Zealand Warriors rugby league team has decided to indefinitely base itself in Australia, separating players from their families, in the …

An extended coronavirus shutdown may change sport as we know it in Australia
4 years, 9 months ago

An extended coronavirus shutdown may change sport as we know it in Australia

ABC  

As global sport has ground to a shuddering halt over the past few days, Australia's two biggest football codes have become conspicuous outliers. The NRL season began on schedule, while the AFL's men's competition could soon join its women's league in playing behind closed doors. The ABC has reviewed the membership terms and conditions of several AFL and NRL clubs, …

Sports in Britain grind to a halt amid coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Sports in Britain grind to a halt amid coronavirus outbreak

The Hindu  

Sports in Britain virtually ground to a halt on Monday as the government ramped up its efforts to tackle the coronavirus by advising against mass gatherings in the country. The iconic Grand National Steeplechase, the Oxford vs. Cambridge university boat race, all levels of rugby union and rugby league, and the lower levels in soccer were among the remaining events …

Coronavirus will inflict financial pain on the AFL and NRL. But who will pick up the bill?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus will inflict financial pain on the AFL and NRL. But who will pick up the bill?

ABC  

In the time of COVID-19, to discuss anything short of global catastrophe is to risk being accused of trivialising the greatest social disruption since World War II. While the AFL does not provide average values when trumpeting its vast pool of "proud, passionate and paid-up" club members, season tickets are the second greatest source of revenue after media rights revenue …

Coronavirus pandemic: Australia's top-flight football competition A-League to be played behind closed doors
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Australia's top-flight football competition A-League to be played behind closed doors

Firstpost  

Media had speculated that the league would be suspended due to government travel curbs that require two teams, Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory, to be quarantined for 14 days upon returning to Australia after Sunday’s match in New Zealand Melbourne: Australia’s top-flight A-League football competition has banned fans from matches for the rest of the season in an effort to …

Coronavirus pandemic: New Zealand Cricket cancels Plunket Shield, table toppers Wellington Firebirds declared winners
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: New Zealand Cricket cancels Plunket Shield, table toppers Wellington Firebirds declared winners

Firstpost  

Chief executive David White said New Zealand Cricket took the ‘difficult decision’ after receiving expert medical advice and following the government’s move to tighten border controls Wellington: New Zealand Cricket cancelled the last two rounds of the Plunket Shield due to the coronavirus pandemic and awarded the title to league leaders Wellington Firebirds on Monday. Chief executive David White said …

Coronavirus pandemic prompts NRL to continue for now but review all options including suspension
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic prompts NRL to continue for now but review all options including suspension

ABC  

The NRL will continue and play round two of the competition behind closed doors despite the coronavirus pandemic, but rugby league's most senior figures have warned that the game has "never faced a challenge like this". Key points: The federal government has announced that mass gatherings of over 500 people will be banned after this weekend over the coronavirus pandemic …

Coronavirus: New Zealand travel restrictions throw Super Rugby season into turmoil
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: New Zealand travel restrictions throw Super Rugby season into turmoil

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Rugby World Cup 2019: World Rugby slams Scotland's legal threat over possible cancellation of Japan clash due to Typhoon Hagibis
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: World Rugby slams Scotland's legal threat over possible cancellation of Japan clash due to Typhoon Hagibis

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World Rugby slammed Scotland over a “disappointing” threat of legal action on Friday as tempers flared over fears their pivotal game with World Cup hosts Japan will be cancelled because of a typhoon. Tokyo: World Rugby slammed Scotland over a “disappointing” threat of legal action on Friday as tempers flared over fears their pivotal game with World Cup hosts Japan …

Japan has caught World Cup fever but when the show rolls on, will rugby get kicked into touch?
5 years, 3 months ago

Japan has caught World Cup fever but when the show rolls on, will rugby get kicked into touch?

Daily Mail  

As fans poured out of the Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, Team No-Side were dutifully on parade. The Japan team have been front page news and World Cup fever is sweeping the nation The only payment in kind is a jacket and polo shirt, with Rugby World Cup branding. In 1995, a largely native Japanese team lost 145-17 to New Zealand …

World Rugby chief fears a power struggle after CVC Capital Partners buy £300m Six Nations stake
5 years, 3 months ago

World Rugby chief fears a power struggle after CVC Capital Partners buy £300m Six Nations stake

Daily Mail  

World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has expressed his fears for future rugby after CVC Capital Partners bought a £300million stake in the Six Nations. The investment could result in a power struggle with the governing body as the private equity firm seek to make financial gains out of the sport. Brett Gosper fears for future rugby after CVC Capital Partners' …

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