Bristol look to explore American investment

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By NEALE HARVEY

Stunned: Bristol celebrate Harry Thacker’s late winner against Leicester
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STEVE Lansdown, majority shareholder of Bristol Bears, is exploring the possibility of investing in the burgeoning USA rugby market to enhance his club’s brand.
With America’s recently formed Major League Rugby set for expansion from nine to 12 clubs in 2020, Lansdown has revealed why he believes following the model of Manchester City is the way forward if club rugby is to succeed globally. City Football Group currently has stakes in New York City FC ...

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