More than half of URC revenue from South Africa

[saulan]

Interesting interview speaking about development of URC and moving forward, specifically aiming to improve consistent attendance (particularly eyeing up Wales). Also positive to hear that SA has not just contributed to a more competitive league, but playing a significant part in revenue generation.

'More than half our revenue comes from South Africa' - URC boss hails 'game changers'

United Rugby Championship chief executive Martin Anayi says that his proudest achievement is getting the South African teams in the tournament.

www.planetrugby.com

 

[mdaclarke]

Also a lot of the European Cup Revenue comes from South Africa too. I didn't realise Investec were South African

I assume this puts to bed all talk of binning the South African sides.

 

[dirty harry]

Great, boot wales out, replace them with a larger potential market, like Australia.

Then they can look at replacing Scotland, replacing them with Russia.

And finally, China or the USA can replace Ireland and the URC will be complete.

Imagine how much market potential there would be then, all the major economies, and added England and France to the European comp.

Add South Africa to the 6N, I mean think of the revenue, then Aus...

Future looks bright yall

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

That's such a moronic post. Soith Africa have been great for the URC, most teams have raised their standards in response too.

 

[dirty harry]

That's such a moronic post. Soith Africa have been great for the URC, most teams have raised their standards in response too.

You disagree the URC is going to expand to larger markets?

Or you disagree that the focus on Wales puts them at risk?

Or maybe the 6N will allow SA to enter?

 

[higgik]

That's such a moronic post. Soith Africa have been great for the URC, most teams have raised their standards in response too.

You are right!
All this parochialism is killing the sport.
It is part of the entertainment industry and so needs to attract viewership.
Just look at the NFL and how it restricts matches, restricts TV coverage, creates as equal a competition as possible.
The Green Bay Packers revenue is half the Dallas Cowboys, but the salary cap is set so that they can afford to pay up to it, meaning their squad can be competitive.

 

[higgik]

You disagree the URC is going to expand to larger markets?

Or you disagree that the focus on Wales puts them at risk?

Or maybe the 6N will allow SA to enter?

But they are not larger in terms of revenue!!
Why do you think Georgia are not in 6N!!!
If Spain were competitive they might be in.
It is alla out the money they bring and Australia would not bring a great deal of money.

 

[dirty harry]

You are right!
All this parochialism is killing the sport.
It is part of the entertainment industry and so needs to attract viewership.
Just look at the NFL and how it restricts matches, restricts TV coverage, creates as equal a competition as possible.
The Green Bay Packers revenue is half the Dallas Cowboys, but the salary cap is set so that they can afford to pay up to it, meaning their squad can be competitive.

Wait, what did I say that was parochial?

Do you disagree with my 3 statements above?

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

You disagree the URC is going to expand to larger markets?

Or you disagree that the focus on Wales puts them at risk?

Or maybe the 6N will allow SA to enter?

I disagree that the recent direction from the URC is a negative, it's busted the competition wide open to be one that teams care about winning again.

Wales are a key stakeholder, no one is looking to get rid of them apart from themselves eyeing up England.

SA to the 6n rumours have been around since God was in nappys, I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[dirty harry]

I disagree that the recent direction from the URC is a negative, it's busted the competition wide open to be one that teams care about winning again.

Wales are a key stakeholder, no one is looking to get rid of them apart from themselves eyeing up England.

SA to the 6n rumours have been around since God was in nappys, I'll believe it when I see it.

I mean, is it just rumours when 6N are discussing the possibility of SA joining from earlier this year?

It's been put off again, but if you don't beleive SA making themselves open to talks isn't intent, or discussions amongst controlling members isn't showing the realistic possibility, then I'm not sure what can convince you.

The clubs have joined NH rugby, now SA want in on the gravy train, as does 6N rugby want their market. It is...

Inevitable.