Higher costs may lead to sporting events shunning Britain after Brexit

• International federations may look elsewhere to stage big events• Executives warn House of Lords over Brexit implications for sportMajor sporting events including rugby and cricket World Cups are less likely to be held in post-Brexit Britain, executives have warned the House of Lords.It is feared increased cost of visas for athletes and less availability of staff at stadiums could force up the price of holding sporting events in Britain. This may reduce the profit margin for international federations causing them to look elsewhere when assessing bids. Related: Nathan Hughes’s 15-20 carries w…