Welsh Rugby Stuff

[Vaquer]

Yeah this will end well.

I've seen hundreds of these fraudsters and Scarlets will go to the wall in, at most, 3 years, owing a million+ to creditors

New boss of the Scarlets says she's overcome past business failures

Martin Shipton An unconventional businesswoman who could be the saviour of the Scarlets rugby region has spoken candidly of her early business failures in Wales and the lack of transparency about her company in the United States. Kirsti Jane Baker, 36, originally from Pontypridd, now lives in...

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"we grew too quickly" is what they say because it sounds better than "I lost money, other people's money"

 

[Which Tyler]

Making London Welsh a regional side for example.

Isn't up to the WRU this time, any more than it has been the last dozen times it's been brought up.

 

[Taffelaide]

Isn't up to the WRU this time, any more than it has been the last dozen times it's been brought up.

Well it can be, they can simply 'purchase' them as any other private investor could.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Well it can be, they can simply 'purchase' them as any other private investor could.

Not really as that would have to be signed off by the RFU - believe that's what happened when the SRU wanted to buy London Scottish, before ending up with some half hearted partnership instead

 

[higgik]

It is sadly going to be Cardiff and Swansea, will be interesting to see how they brand them. Cardiff have only recently stopped pretending they are a region.

If they brand as East and West that closes off any future team coming back.

I wonder if the thinking is broad enough at the WRU.

Making London Welsh a regional side for example.

I could live with that and the two. Though hate that Llanelli will no longer be a top class team.

Why clubs?
How about 2 WRU teams in East and West Wales AND a stronger SRC with the historical clubs in Wales!

 

[ShropshireAllBlack]

The 42.ie has an interview with Martin Ananyi CEO of the URC. There’s a few interesting points;
The reduction in Welsh regions is a consultation process, and no decision has been made.
They’re interested in maintaining “jeopardy and narrative”, not necessarily the number of clubs. Downsizing the league is an option.
R360 isn’t stacking up. The URC has higher revenue than LIV Golf, R360’s cost model doesn’t meet realistic goals. Players will test numbers before signing binding contracts.
The URC shares its office building with the PRL. Nobody’s going to **** in anyone’s porridge.