Rl Commercial Taps Deloitte’s SBG to Lead Investment Drive

Rugby League Commercial (RLC) has enlisted Deloitte's Sports Business Group to spearhead its investment initiatives, aiming to identify and cultivate strategic opportunities for growth within the Super League. This collaboration comes as RLC prioritizes attracting further investment, with interest from private equity firms and ongoing discussions about potential partnerships with Australia's National Rugby League. RLC's managing director emphasized the importance of leveraging Deloitte's expertise to navigate this critical phase for the sport.

Companies Mentioned

RL Commercial, Deloitte, National Rugby League (NRL), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), SailGP, IMG

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RL Commercial: RL Commercial manages the commercial business of the UK's Super League competition and is working with Deloitte to identify and develop strategic investment opportunities.

Deloitte: Deloitte is a professional services firm that has been engaged by RL Commercial to lead their investment drive through its Sports Business Group.

National Rugby League (NRL): The NRL is the governing body for professional rugby league in Australia and is considering a partnership with the Super League.

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB): The ECB is the governing body for cricket in England and Wales and has worked with Deloitte to secure outside investment for The Hundred competition.

SailGP: SailGP is a global sailing league that has collaborated with Deloitte to expand its team roster for the ongoing 2026 campaign.

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