Matchroom's Hearn expected to increase Prem influence
Summary
Matchroom Sport promoter Eddie Hearn is expected to expand his role in English rugby after meeting Premiership Rugby officials. The league says its clubs’ finances are improving and plans to grow from 10 to 12 teams by the 2030/31 season, with priority given to developing English clubs.Key Facts
- Hearn has signed rugby players Finn Russell and Henry Pollock to his athlete stable.
- Premiership Rugby chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor said Hearn could represent more top players and explore events or commercial partnerships.
- All 10 Premiership clubs passed financial standards for the 2026/27 season.
- The league’s report forecasts club losses will fall by £26.7 million, though no club is currently profitable.
- Newcastle Red Bulls, Exeter Chiefs and Bath Rugby secured major outside investment in the past year.
- Massie-Taylor said he expects most clubs to become profitable within five years.
- The league plans to expand from 10 to 12 teams by the 2030/31 season.
- Future entrants must play at least one season in the second-tier Championship and buy a P-Share, thought to be worth about £20 million.
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