R360, founded by Mike Tindall, gets investment from 885 Capital

The announcement follows David Spear’s recent official kit partnership deal with Cardiff Rugby, signalling the company’s growing role as a key supporter of Welsh regional rugby. Full story: https://lnkd.in/e6T4ZKW5

#Sports The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has announced a 10-year ban for any NRL player who agrees to join a football competition not recognised by it, as speculation grows around big names joining a rebel rugby union competition. The statement, released on Wednesday, follows several rugby union federations announcing a ban on playing Test matches for any player who signed with R360. Read more: https://lnkd.in/drF_wMyP #AustralianRugbyLeagueCommission #10YearBan #NRL #RugbyLeague #TVWANNews Picture: Peter V'landys says banning players who negotiate with unrecognised competitions is designed to protect rugby league. (AAP: Mick Tsikas) Source: ABC News Australia

2025 Rugby League World Series: Green Falcons Receive Massive Boost Nigeria’s Green Falcons have received a major sponsorship boost from Chappal Energies ahead of the 2025 Rugby League World Series in Canada. Read article on ASN: https://lnkd.in/dZN2nM_B #greenfalcons #nigeriarugby #rugby2025 #chappalenergies #sponsorshipnews #rugbyleagueseries #canada2025 #sportsnews #rugbyboost #sportsupdate

From this season, the Premiership Rugby will be known simply as ‘Prem Rugby’ – or, simply, ‘the Prem’ – in an effort to create a less corporate feel 🏉 Last September, a report by the Leonard Curtis firm warned that seven Prem clubs could be deemed balance-sheet insolvent - meaning they are reliant on financial support from their owners. Leicester, Gloucester and Northampton were the only exceptions Research from Oliver & Ohlbaum (O&O) Associates revealed that Premiership Rugby, along with France’s Top 14, lost a combined US$100 million in 2023/24 The Prem has acknowledged it needs to do things differently – and it will require far more than dropping seven letters from its name. For the full analysis check out the link below🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9Yr22am

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) is taking a hard line against the emerging R360 competition. Any player or agent involved faces a 10-year ban from the NRL and affiliated leagues. R360, backed by former England Rugby World Cup winner Mike Tindall, reportedly approached top NRL players with multi-million-dollar offers. The ARLC says such breakaway ventures threaten the integrity and long-term stability of rugby league. Bans could only be lifted in rare, exceptional circumstances, and major rugby unions have warned that players joining R360 would also be ineligible for Test rugby. Read the full story at Ministry of Sport: https://lnkd.in/gkSCF7JN

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is excited to announce a new multi-season sponsorship agreement with TRUE hockey, a leading brand in ice hockey equipment and gear, effective starting from the 2026-27 season.🤝 This landmark partnership will cover all IIHF divisions, excluding the World Men’s and World Women’s Championships, as well as the Olympic Games. TRUE Hockey, renowned for its innovation in hockey sticks, skates, and protective equipment, will now be a key partner in the IIHF's mission to further develop the sport at all levels.🏒 🔗 Read more details: https://lnkd.in/efiVPb5S #IIHF #InternationalIceHockeyFederation #TrueHockey

Rugby’s Expansion = Market Lesson How emerging rugby nations mirror emerging markets: talent pipelines, federation investment, and compounding community effects. The Guardian https://lnkd.in/dqwmigJ5

🚨 A landmark moment for Premiership Rugby as Red Bull officially begins its tenure at Kingston Park with Newcastle’s opening game of the 2025/26 season today. The takeover has the potential to reshape not only Newcastle’s fortunes but also the wider financial landscape of the game in England. As the Leonard Curtis Rugby Finance Report highlighted, Newcastle sat bottom of the Financial Performance Index, reflecting the significant challenges facing clubs across the league. But as Leonard Curtis Director, and former Newcastle player, Alex Cadwallader explains, Red Bull’s arrival signals an opportunity for real change: “This is clearly an exciting, interesting and positive development. For Newcastle, who by most measures have not been performing well either on or off the pitch, to be able to attract Red Bull is very encouraging and demonstrates that a seasoned and serious investor still sees value in owning an English Prem Rugby club.” Alex adds that while the move could “unlock the potential” of the domestic game, success will rely on execution and patience. Prof. Rob Wilson, co-author of the Leonard Curtis Rugby Finance Report, describes the takeover as “a turning point both for the club and for Prem Rugby” with Red Bull’s investment offering a platform to build a sustainable model for the sport. Exciting times for the North East, and perhaps a glimpse of a new blueprint for English rugby 🏉 👇 Read our full Newcastle insight or download the Leonard Curtis Rugby Finance Report below.

Gallagher has announced a new three-year partnership with Premiership Women's Rugby Women’s Rugby (PWR), becoming the league’s Official Insurance Partner. The agreement strengthens Gallagher’s long-standing commitment to supporting rugby at every level — from grassroots to the professional game. Building on an eight-year relationship with Premiership Rugby, and partnerships with the Women’s Rugby World Cup and New Zealand Rugby (including the Black Ferns), this new alliance further demonstrates Gallagher’s ambition to empower the next generation of rugby talent. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d45sMbY #Gallagher #PremiershipWomensRugby #Sponsorship #BrandPartnerships #WomensSport #WomensRugby #SportsMarketing #GrowTheGame #CommunityImpact #UKSponsorshipAwards

✅The Rugby Championship 2025: The evolution of @LosPumas' Individual Impact Index (III) in the @SanzarTRC 2025 tournament reflects a close relationship with possession control rather than territorial dominance. Against the @AllBlacks, in the first match, Argentina had more field (60% territory) than ball (50% possession), but their impact was low (III = 0.149). Territorial control did not translate into productivity. In the second match, the team increased possession to 60% and maintained a balanced territory (57%), which led to a clear improvement in impact (III = 0.171). This shows that ball availability was the decisive factor in boosting team performance. An interesting nuance was observed in the series against the @Wallabies. In the first game, with just 41% possession and 44% territory, Argentina reached its highest score of the season (IR = 0.192), demonstrating efficiency with limited resources. However, in the second game, despite improving ball control (51%) and territory (59%), the III dropped to 0.174, indicating that the extra ball volume didn't always translate into greater impact, likely due to conversion issues in the 22-meter zone. Finally, against @SpringBoks, with 40% possession and 42% territory, the III plummeted to 0.118, the lowest score of the season. It became clear that, without the ball or the field, the team couldn't sustain its productivity.