From ruin to a (Red) Bull market - how Prem became hot property
Prem Rugby seemed on the brink of disaster after Worcester, Wasps and London Irish went bust, but there is renewed confidence and fresh money in the league.
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Notable Quotes
"Some of the players and staff, when they first saw me, thought I was this grim reaper figure coming to deliver another bad news story."
— Simon Massie-Taylor , Executive
"I don't think you're drunk from the Kool-Aid to have belief in the Prem, there definitely is a momentum behind it."
— Matthew Wheeler , Executive
"We put Exeter in front just over 110 sports investors and we had interest probably from around 30."
— Andrew Umbers , Executive
Key People
Co-founder of Oakwell Sports Advisory, involved in Exeter's takeover.
Director of Legal and Governance at the Rugby Football Union.
General Secretary of the Rugby Players Association.
Brokered Red Bull's takeover of Newcastle and operates A&W Capital.
Chief Executive of Prem Rugby since January 2022.
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Prem Rugby seemed on the brink of disaster after Worcester, Wasps and London Irish went bust, but there is renewed confidence and fresh money in the league.
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