Premiership clubs hope for billion pound league if takeover goes ahead

• Premiership Rugby chief executive adamant game will not sell soul• Other options include selling shares or borrowing from banksPremiership rugby executives believe their league could be a billion pound business by 2025 if agreement can be reached this month to inject significant fresh capital into the club game. The owners will meet on Tuesday to debate a £275m offer from a private equity firm for a 51% stake in Premiership Rugby, with a final decision due “within weeks”. Related: Premiership rugby clubs to discuss £275m takeover approach from CVC Related: Brad Shields piles on the pounds a…