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Premiership Rugby today publishes the report of a comprehensive review of its Salary Cap regulations led by former Government Minister, Lord Myners CBE. The review was commissioned by Darren Childs, CEO, Premiership Rugby, in December 2019, three months after his appointment and before the onset of the global Covid-19 pandemic. The review was brought on […] READ MORE
With so much conjecture and speculation surrounding the recent salary cap news, Robert Rees answers all of your questions regarding Saracens and the salary cap. Saracens couldn’t meet the criteria to get below the cap by a date set by Premiership Rugby, but what were they supposed to do? It’s a hard scenario to get […] READ MORE
The BBC are reporting that Saracens will be relegated this season amid their salary cap issues after failing to comply with salary cap rules by Premiership Rugby‘s deadline. The story so far Saracens have already been deducted 35 points and fined £5.3m, which was shared amongst Premiership Rugby stakeholders. It is now believed they can’t […] READ MORE
Nigel Wray has announced that he is to retire as Chairman of Saracens with immediate effect. This follows the club being docked 35 points for breaches of the salary cap. Wray has financially backed Saracens since 1995 and allowed them to become a professional club. This support allowed the club to bring in international stars […] READ MORE
Earlier this week Premiership and European champions, Saracens, were given a 35-point reduction and £5m fine following failure to disclose finances within the salary cap for the last three seasons. It follows after findings that the club’s Chairman Nigel Wray has had co-investments with certain players. Despite the fine, it raises the question, should off […] READ MORE
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
Premiership Rugby has confirmed charges have been brought against Saracens Rugby Club for alleged breaches of the Premiership Rugby Salary Cap. They have been docked 35 points for the 2019/20 season. Charges for past three seasons The charges, which relate to the seasons 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19, were brought in June 2019 following a nine-month […] 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
Yesterday, The Times(£) revealed that private equity firm CVC is looking to buy a 51% stake in Premiership Rugby, which they value at £550m. The 13 shareholders (the 12 current clubs and London Irish) will consider the Premiership Rugby takeover bid this week and vote on Tuesday. But who are CVC, what might they change, and […] READ MORE
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