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Private equity firm CVC in talks over buying Hundred cricket franchise

CVC Capital Partners are in talks about buying a Hundred franchise in what would be English cricket’s first private equity investment

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024

Borthwick amasses great power but fresh responsibility may weigh heavy

New deal with clubs hands England coach more control, but he will need to win over doubters and resolve big questions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024

RFU unveil new agreement to ‘reshape the rugby landscape’ as Steve Borthwick given greater control over players

Premiership clubs will benefit from an uplift in funding in a landmark eight-year ‘Professional Game Partnership’ that will shape the future of English rugby

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024

Tributes to be paid to Rob Burrow at Challenge Cup and Premiership finals

Burrow will be remembered at both games in London this weekend

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024

Former England hooker signs up to join Western Force

As the Western Force prepare to host fellow strugglers the Crusaders, ex-England hooker Nic Dolly has signed on the dotted line with WA's Super Rugby outfit.

AAP · Apr 19, 2024

Leicester Tigers fined for breaching salary cap in 2019-20 season

Leicester have been fined almost £50,000 for breaching salary cap rules in the Covid-interrupted 2019-20 campaign

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024

Ugo Monye subjected to ‘blatant racism’ at Exeter Chiefs match

The Chiefs have apologised to Monye and launched an investigation

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023

Exeter investigate after Ugo Monye reports racist abuse leaving stadium

Exeter Chiefs are to launch a full investigation following an allegation of racist abuse made by Ugo Monye, the former England wing

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Ugo Monye ‘so fed up’ after hearing ‘blatant racism’ as he left Exeter match

The Chiefs have apologised to Monye and launched an investigation.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023

British & Irish Lions strike deal with Premiership to boost preparation time

British & Irish Lions will be given more time before their 2025 expedition to Australia after the Premiership agreed to move their final a week earlier

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023