Australian Rugby / RA

[WoodysRFC]

Was just using him as an example of the unlikelihood of capturing players who are about to be eligible for other nations.

Good example, however, if he is good enough, and confident he can hold the 10 Jersey, wouldn't representing Aus whilst maintaining his lucrative Japan contract be a win/win. If its a cap and scrap, sure, then I see where you're coming from.

 

[BDA]

really hoping that RA takes at least half of that 50 mil and invests it wisely in some alternate income streams....you'd like to think by the time the RWC is over RA could be generating $8m to $10 mil in passive income each year through investments giving the game a bit of a safety net.

 

[cyclopath]

really hoping that RA takes at least half of that 50 mil and invests it wisely in some alternate income streams....you'd like to think by the time the RWC is over RA could be generating $8m to $10 mil in passive income each year through investments giving the game a bit of a safety net.

If only people in RA had experience in high level finance, or knew people that do...

 

[KOB1987]

The revenue split isn’t 50/50, it’s more like 75/25, but this is variable based on a number of things. RA take matchday income, and a there is a profit share JV for sponsorship, licensing and broadcast rights.

I believe the $250million figure is discussing economic value, not revenue.

‘Surplus’ isn’t normally referenced in the way you’ve described, you report a surplus and then pay off existing liabilities. Which is why reporting a surplus of $50million and then stating this will pay off existing debt of $64million, is unusual

I agree, which is why I made assumptions based on the other things that were reported in the media. And I know what a surplus normally is but I figured perhaps a sports journalist may not. Anyway, it's obviously a good result but it's all a bit confusing so I'm happy to wait for the annual reports!

 

[Adam84]

I agree, which is why I made assumptions based on the other things that were reported in the media. And I know what a surplus normally is but I figured perhaps a sports journalist may not. Anyway, it's obviously a good result but it's all a bit confusing so I'm happy to wait for the annual reports!

Yeah agreed, reports will be interesting but I’m sure they’ll announce something sooner just as a positive piece of PR