Rugby becoming the next frontier for hungry sports investors
Rugby's crown jewels are in the sights of investors seeking to exploit the untapped potential of the market as struggling governing bodies try to replenish their coffers. U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake is reported to be offering around $340 million for a 15% share ...
English Premiership unhappy with 'unilateral' calendar changes
English Premiership chiefs have criticised World Rugby's "unilateral decision" to stage test matches in December. The global governing body announced Wednesday a revised international calendar in response to the coronavirus pandemic that is set to see the Southern Hemisphere's delayed Rugby Championship taking place from ...
Suntory Sungoliath confirmed Monday that George Smith was returning to the club for the 2016-2017 Top League season. The former Wallaby previously played for Sungoliath from 2011-2014 before heading to Europe. Last week Smith, who won 111 caps for Australia, was named the Players' Player of ...
Japan international Kensuke Hatakeyama came off the bench in the second half to make his debut in the English Premiership during the Newcastle Falcons' 26-14 win over the Leicester Tigers on Friday. The 30-year-old tighthead prop came on in the 65th minute and said he ...
