Six Nations agrees £365m partnership with private equity firm CVC

Six Nations Rugby has secured a £365m investment after agreeing to sell 14.3 per cent of its share to private equity firm CVC. CVC Capital Partners has now invested more than £700m into professional rugby, with its latest move adding to previous funds in the Gallagher Premiership and the Guinness Pro14. England Rugby released a […]

CVC cash will be ‘transformational’ for Scottish rugby

The private equity firm is understood to be close to buying 14.5 per cent of the commercial rights in the tournament as part of a five-year agreement. The value of the deal is estimated at around £350 million, with Scotland’s share reckoned to be worth £50m. The impact on the Six Nations Rugby will also be […]