The Homeless World Cup begins in Glasgow, with the Scottish men’s team beating Hong Kong 8-4
Tag: business of sport
F1 divorce
The cost of a split between Red Bull and Renault could be huge, both in sporting and financial terms, says Allan McNish.
Judge and medic
The Rugby World Cup will use the latest Hawk-Eye technology to make sure match officials not only make the correct decisions, but can also do so speedily.
Run for your money
The Rugby World Cup is a showpiece not only for growing the sport in the UK and internationally, but also provides business and economic benefits.
Rugby World Cup 'good for business', says RFU boss
The Rugby World Cup is providing the opportunity for the game to sell itself both as a sport and a business, all around the globe, says the RFU’s chief executive Ian Ritchie.
Just not cricket
Cricket dominates the Indian sports landscape, but rugby union hopes to set up the infrastructure and funding that might one day lead to Rugby World Cup participation.
Business power
The chief executive of global governing body, World Rugby, says the 2015 World Cup has beaten expectations on and off the playing field.
From ruck to Rihanna
This time last year Wasps Rugby Football Club was putting the final touches to its move from High Wycombe to Coventry, and 12 months on is now a multi-income business.
Is rugby tackling too dangerous for school children?
More than 70 doctors and academics are calling for a ban on tackling in rugby matches played in UK and Irish schools.
Paying to get the best seats in the sport stadium
Sporting debentures offer sports organisations a way to fund capital projects, and provide sports lovers with the chance to guarantee tickets to sell-out events.