Multi-club ownership (MCO) has become a significant trend across global sport as investors seek to create value through shared resources, commercial synergies, talent pathways, and diversified portfolios. While football has been the most visible example of MCO, the article highlights how similar ownership models have gained traction in rugby union, cricket, and motorsport.
In rugby union, recent acquisitions of Prem clubs by Black Knight and Red Bull demonstrate how investors are expanding established sports portfolios into rugby though vertical integration. … Read the rest