The Welsh Rugby Union chief executive, Martyn Phillips, has backed calls by Agustín Pichot for action to be taken to secure the future of international rugby, saying the current formula does not have any long-term sustainability.
The WRU has announced a bumper turnover of £97m for the last financial year, up £22m, thanks in part to two Anthony Joshua fights at the Millennium Stadium, four Ed Sheeran concerts and a sell-out fixture against New Zealand. It will drop next year and Phillips expects the £3m profit to turn into a small loss.
Written by Paul Rees
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/20/world-union-future-international-rugby-the-breakdown under the title “World must march in union to secure future of international rugby | The Breakdown”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
