Category: rugby union

Why Turning Professional Ruined Rugby Union   Introduction Rugby union, traditionally an amateur sport, underwent a significant transformation when it turned professional in 1995. The move, which had significant impact on the Governance of the sport was intended to  improve its governance, player welfare, commercial opportunities, and the global reach of the sport, all of which it obtained in part. However, as I argue in this note, the move upset the balance between the elite players in the game and