Worcester Warriors announce new ownership
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have announced that the Club is under new ownership following a successful sale to a consortium, with the primary funder being Errol Pope, alongside Jed McCrory, Scott Priestnall...
Should Francois Louw miss the Boks final two Rugby Championship matches?
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the Springboks first win in New Zealand since 2009 Rassie Erasmus returned home with the majority of the Springbok squad ahead of the Rugby Championship rest week. However, Willie le...
Stat Kings from Saturday's Premiership Action
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs, Bath, Saracens and Newcastle Falcons all claimed wins in Saturday's four Premiership Rugby matches with Exter claiming the biggest win on the day beating Sale Sharks 35-18. Top...
Pro14 in talks with investors about exploiting its commercial rights
8 years ago by The Guardian• Wales, Scotland and South Africa open to outside investment• Issue of control still a sticking point for unionsPrivate equity firms have been talking to the Guinness Pro14 board about investing in...
Two Classic Bristol-Gloucester Clashes
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound Three of the 2018 Premiership Rugby kicks off with a mouth-watering West Country derby between Gloucester Rugby and Bristol Bears. Gloucester have dominated this fixture over...
We have 12 months to save our sport, warns Agustin Pichot
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby vice-chairman Agustín Pichot has warned that the entire future of test rugby is under threat unless the sport takes urgent action within the next 12 months. The former Los Pumas...
Former Springbok Zane Kirchner joins Bristol Bears
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok fullback Zane Kirchner has joined Bristol Bears on a one-month loan deal from Pro14 side Dragons with immediate effect. Kirchner, who can operate at full-back, wing or centre,...
Premiership Rugby agree selling majority share is ‘not preferred option’
8 years ago by The Guardian• Private equity firm CVC offered £275m for 51% share• Clubs want to keep control, says chairman Ian RitchiePremiership Rugby has declined to accept a £275m offer from the private equity firm CVC...
CVC ownership of F1 should serve as a warning to Premiership Rugby | Giles Richards
8 years ago by The GuardianOn the eve of Premiership Rugby’s decision over the purchase offer from CVC, they may want to consider how the private equity firm’s tenure in charge of Formula One turned outShould Premiership Rugby’s...
Premiership rugby clubs set to reject CVC offer in quest for better deal
8 years ago by The Guardian• CVC offered £275m for 50% share in Premiership• Premiership to look at other investment sourcesA £275m offer tabled by the private equity firm CVC Capital Partners to buy 50% of Premiership Rugby...
