The Business of Rugby: Club Ownership, Investment & the Red Bull Debate

from Bench Opinions · host Max, Dom, Claus

This week, we tackle the business side of the game — who should own rugby clubs? We debate whether the French model of private ownership is the blueprint for future success and ask if rugby is ready for big brand investments like the rumored Red Bull takeover of Newcastle Falcons. Is private equity the saviour or the slippery slope for club rugby? And what does this mean for competitiveness, tradition, and the global game?

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