By STEFFAN THOMAS
CVC Capital Partners – the private equity firm with a 27 per cent stake in Premiership Rugby – are set to expand their reach by doing likewise in the PRO14.
At a cost of £200m, CVC invested heavily in English rugby in December. They have now begun talks over making the PRO14 the latest piece in their global rugby jigsaw.
CVC’s involvement in the Premiership has led to the 12 clubs currently competing in the division – plus London Irish – handing over their commercial operations to the private equity firm.
Details of CVC’s future in...