Top Rugby News

August 9, 2024

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The Springboks captain has been linked with a return home just a season into his three-year contract at France's Top 14 club Racing 92. Read more

A Leinster are set to host Munster at Croke Park in round four of the United Rugby Championship next season. The two provinces will battle it out at the 82,000-capacity GAA stadium for the first time since their 2009 European semi-final, which Leinster won 25-6. Read more

Antoine Dupont leads France to Rugby Sevens gold, cementing superstar status. Read more

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Road to the Final: Gotham FC vs. KC Current Showdown!    

It's a battle of titans in the Summer Cup final! 💥 KC Current dominated North Carolina with a clinical performance led by Chawinga and Debinha. Meanwhile, Gotham FC's solid defense held strong against Angel City to secure their spot. Can KC's attacking prowess break down Gotham's fortress? Who will take home the trophy on October 25th in San Antonio? Let the countdown begin!

Investment Round-up - who's doing what:

• Olympics draw new investments to niche sports and women’s teams : https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/02/olympics-draws-new-team-investments.html
  
• 13 sports startups poised to shake up the industry, according to VCs and other top investors : https://www.businessinsider.com/top-sports-startups-to-watch-according-to-vcs-investors-2024-7
  
• Alan Waxman and Sixth Street have brought a different strategy of institutional investing that could revolutionize sports finance : https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/07/29/finance
  
• Cosm Raises $250M to Develop More Venues and Invest in Sports Units : https://www.globest.com/2024/08/01/cosm-raises-250m-to-develop-more-venues-and-invest-in-sports-units/?slreturn=2024080540956
  
• Kylian Mbappe's investment group lands majority stake in Ligue 2 club Caen: What does it mean for Real Madrid? : https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/kylian-mbappes-investment-group-lands-majority-stake-in-ligue-2-club-caen-what-does-it-mean-for-real-madrid/
  
• ‘Like a vacation’: How Myrtle Beach area cities are investing in sports tourism to boost economy : https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/like-a-vacation-how-myrtle-beach-area-cities-are-investing-in-sports-tourism-to-boost/article_716da9ce-4e8c-11ef-83a8-8be1683f3cc7.html
  
• USA Rugby announces $4M donation from Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang to invest in women's rugby : https://sports.yahoo.com/usa-rugby-announces-4m-donation-from-washington-spirit-owner-michele-kang-to-invest-in-womens-rugby-235909465.html
  
• Flush With Cash, Shipping Magnates Invest in Real Estate, Media and Soccer : https://www.wsj.com/business/shipping-magnates-real-estate-media-investments-ae269576
  
• Women's soccer growth fueled by investors Kang and Ohanian : https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/womens-soccer-growth-fueled-by-investors-kang-and-ohanian/

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