Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn believes rugby league is "bang in trouble", doubling down on a previous claim that the sport is "beyond f***ed".
Matchroom has developed a reputation for revolutionising sports such as snooker and darts, while also enjoying great success promoting boxing. As a result, Hearn and dad Barry held discussions with the Rugby Football League (RFL) in 2018 about helping promote the sport.
However, talks broke down after the Hearns stated they needed to have full control, something the RFL were reluctant to give them. In a recent appearance on The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast, Hearn revisited those talks and explained the issues he feels the sport has.
