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The Guinness Pro14 has seen an investment of £116m from private equity firm CVC for a 28% share. This is the same group who have also invested in the Gallagher Premiership, and are looking for a deal with the Six Nations. The deal is for stakeholders only, as South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) clubs – […] READ MORE
With Brexit due on January 31 for the UK there are far more permutations than just domestic ones. Rugby will suffer as a consequence if a no deal is passed through and faces challenges in the months following the result, whenever MP’s decide for that to take place! No deal Brexit changes everything Currently, citizens […] READ MORE
The venue for the 2020 Guinness PRO14 final – The Cardiff City Stadium – saw it’s launch today as Martyn Phillips (WRU CEO) and Martin Anayi (PRO14 CEO) gave their thoughts on all things Celtic Rugby. Robert Rees has the full interview ahead of the 2019/20 campaign. 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 final scheduled for Cardiff Martin […] READ MORE
Welsh Rugby Union CEO Martyn Phillips has told of the new World Rugby Global Calendar (October-June) being pencilled in until 2032. Robert Rees has the latest on the updated calendar. October-June World Rugby global calendar Speaking at the PRO14 press conference for Cardiff 2020 WRU CEO explained, “As far as we’re concerned now the calendar […] READ MORE
A Zebre takeover by the FIR has been announced this morning by the Guinness Pro12 club via social media, and will take place before the start of the 2017/18 seaon. Unexpected Zebre Takeover Imminent by FIR Founded in 1973 as an invitational side, they were disbanded in 1997. They became a professional rugby entity when […] READ MORE
The South African Pro12 entry is one that is appearing no earlier for Guinness Pro12 fans. The Kings and Cheetahs played their last Super Rugby fixture against each other on Friday, and fans now face the wait to find out when their side will face the new challengers. As Super Rugby reduces it’s format to […] READ MORE
A proposed ‘Pro14 with South Africa teams’ takes a step closer, with meetings between Pro12 shareholders and Celtic Rugby Ltd. Chief Executives over the next ten days. This will support news on which South African conference Super Rugby teams will be axed ahead of next season. Guinness Pro12 CEO, Martin Anayi (see below image) has been […] READ MORE