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A 35 point competition deduction and £5.3m fine is a ‘game-changer’ for the 2019/20 Premiership season. Primarily for the salary cap offenders Saracens, but as much for that one side’s competitors and for fans of the sport. Premier Rugby Ltd (PRL) brought the full force of possible sanctions down on current Gallagher Premiership and European […] READ MORE
Almost twenty-five years since rugby union embraced professionalism, the sport stands at a crossroads both internationally and domestically, with the proposed introduction of the Nations Championship. The future of the sport will be shaped by crucial decisions to be taken in the coming weeks and months. They will determine whether it continues to grow and […] READ MORE
Nigel Wray’s business ventures with four England players have seen current Gallagher Premiership champions Saracens accused of manipulating salary cap provisions. The integrity of the salary cap has been under scrutiny before. Once again the purpose of the Premiership Rugby salary guidelines is the focus of attention. The charge A Sportsmail investigation for the Daily […] READ MORE
The sale of a minority interest to former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners (CVC) for a reported £200m, and the first multiple club relegation battle in recent years, means the divisive issue of ring-fencing English rugby’s Gallagher Premiership is back in vogue. New contributor to Last Word on Rugby Steve Dunham, adds his voice […] READ MORE