Episode Synopsis "Private equity and the business of South African rugby (Part 1) [Ep 2]"

In episode 2 of the podcast, Miles takes a deep dive into the potential deal between SA Rugby and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, and into the business of South African rugby, including the ownership of the franchises and the move to northern hemisphere competition. In this the first part of the episode, Miles looks at the growing role of private equity in sport. He considers SA Rugby’s business and its financial situation, which pave the way for a partnership with an equity investor. He also takes us through the deal that’s in the works with CVC and we have a look at the firm’s role in the sports industry.

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