Three leading Prem clubs in talks with overseas investors on eve of rugby union season

Harlequins, Saints and Gloucester attracting interest Prem using Hundred sales as template for growth Harlequins, Northampton and Gloucester are attracting serious interest from overseas investors with Prem Rugby entering an expansionist phase before its first season as a closed league begins on Friday. A source with knowledge of the discussions disclosed that there have been approaches from several high net worth individuals from the United States and the Middle East, as well as consumer brands whose interest has been piqued by Red Bull’s takeover at Newcastle last year. Continue reading...

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