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Major League Rugby takes slow and steady approach in attempt to crack US market
Bob Williams looks at the development of Major League Rugby in the US, and how the league is looking to avoid the mistakes made by previous organisations' attempts to successfully break the sport in the US market.
State of the Union | World Rugby’s Brett Gosper on the World Cup and beyond
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper tell Kevin Roberts about his hopes for the impact and legacy of the showpiece 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan at the tail end of a year when plans for a global Nations Championship foundered on the rocks of resistance from the sport’s established nations.
WRU reports planned loss of £4.3m, details record reinvestment
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has announced a planned loss of £4.3m (€5m/$5.5m) for the year ending June 30, 2019, with a turnover of £90.5m.
The WRU also announced that it reinvested a record £49.6m a
Japan’s Rugby World Cup exit breaks broadcast records once more
Japan bowed out of its Rugby World Cup yesterday (Sunday) by setting yet more broadcast records, while New Zealand telco Spark said its under-fire service worked efficiently throughout quarter-final weekend
Japan’s thrilling Rugby World Cup win sets new viewing record
Japan’s thrilling 28-21 victory over Scotland in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday has become the most-watched live event in the country this year as the ongoing tournament continues to set records in its h…
JRFU to press ahead with league plan amid World Cup fever
Japan's Rugby Football Union wants to move quickly ahead with plans for a new domestic league that would attract international stars, to capitalise on the excitement created by the national team's World…
Super League enters new era – and new continent – with Toronto Wolfpack promotion
With the world's first transatlantic sports team, the Toronto Wolfpack, set to play in the English Super League from the start of the new season, Bob Williams looks into how the unique arrangement is benefiting both the club and the sport of rugby league.
NBA在中国的关系覆水难收
休斯顿火箭队总经理莫雷针对香港问题的一条推特，引发一系列连锁反应。不少人认为，NBA在中国市场恐将遭受巨大损失。然而，有多位业内人士向记者表示，由于合同条款限制，不少中国公司也损失惨重，这次风波是一个“双输”局面。
Auckland plays to its strengths as New Zealand’s global gateway
The world’s most isolated major city has broken down geographical barriers to punch above its weight consistently in the sports events sector. Bradley Rial finds out how.
Thai FA president has arresting ambition for SEA leadership
Thai FA president Somyot Poompanmoung is striving to make Thailand the leading football nation in Southeast Asia
Former police chief is pushing the organisation toward greater commercial sophistication