Rugby: the next frontier for hungry sports investors
by Pirate IRWIN
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.
US private equity firm Silver Lake is reported to be offering...
Africa’s promising sports future evident at the 13th Africa Games in Accra
The 13th Africa Games in Ghana revealed Africa's bright sports future, featuring diverse disciplines and standout performances by rising stars. Experts view the event's gaps as opportunities for enhancing future editions.
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After three weeks of intense...
Uncapped Odogwu and Randall in England squad for Six Nations
Uncapped backs Paolo Odogwu and Harry Randall were both included in reigning champions England's 28-man squad for the Six Nations Championship announced Friday.
Odogwu has impressed at centre and wing for Wasps this season.
The 23-year-old could also represent Italy through his father but that...
South African Super Rugby side picks nine black starters after race broadside.
The Sharks have chosen nine black starters for a South African Super Rugby Unlocked match Friday, a week after national rugby boss Mark Alexander slammed teams for being "too white".
Apart from the nine who will begin the match,...
Itoje wants England to learn from boxer Eubank example
Maro Itoje has compared England's position to that of boxer Chris Eubank as they prepare to face Wales in the Six Nations at Cardiff on Saturday.
The now retired Eubank cultivated an image as a boxer fans loved to hate,...
World Rugby transforms host nation selection
World Rugby is aiming to transform the host country selection process after announcing a new, revolutionary 10-year plan to choose all the scheduled hosts for Rugby World Cups in 2025, 2027, 2029, and 2031, via the same selection process.
Their...
South African Rugby insists 2021 Lions tour will go on
The British & Irish Lions tour in 2021 is still due to go ahead, although the door has now been opened for a possible date change.
South Africa Rugby made clear in a statement on Monday that it...
Black women in rugby are tackling gender equality in sport one try at a...
Rugby has long been seen as a unifying sport in South Africa and the sport - and its wider social impact - in South Africa is now being boosted by growing numbers of Black women players playing at the...
Steyn, Jacobs star as Bulls reach Currie Cup final
Veteran Morne Steyn and rookie Stravino Jacobs starred as the Bulls reached the South African Currie Cup final Saturday (January 23) with a 26-21 victory over the Lions in Pretoria.
Fly-half Steyn kicked a conversion and three penalties and winger...
Australia offers to host Lions’ South Africa tour: reports
Rugby Australia has offered to host this year's British and Irish Lions series against South Africa, reports said Monday (February 1).
Fears have grown that the invitational side's highly anticipated tour could be cancelled as South Africa's Covid-19 cases ballooned...