The Latest Breaking News from Simon MassieTaylor

RFU under fire from MPs over its role in demise of Worcester and Wasps

Julian Knight accused Bill Sweeney of being ‘asleep on the job’ while the DCMS committee questioned the suitability of Worcester’s ownership

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

Tonight's rugby news as Anglo-Welsh league officially shut down by Premiership boss and Josh Navidi has surgery

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Nov 24, 2022

Rugby to learn from football governance review after clubs’ collapse – RFU chief

Bill Sweeney and Premiership Rugby’s Simon Massie-Taylor were heavily criticised by a parliamentary committee

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

‘No quick fixes’ for rugby club crisis, insists Premiership chief Massie-Taylor

English domestic rugby’s flagship competition is in meltdown.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Premiership rugby bosses abandon plans to expand after Wasps and Worcester woes

The Premiership was due to increase to 14 teams but after Worcester went under and Wasps look set to go the same way, those plans have been abandoned

Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

Rugby chiefs look for ‘more sustainable path’ in wake of Wasps and Worcester crises

The Gallagher Premiership is in meltdown after the two clubs were suspended amid financial difficulties

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Demise of Wasps leaves English club rugby in dire need of major overhaul

Premiership has been living beyond its means for some time. Perhaps the loss of two clubs will bring some financial sense at last

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

Premiership Rugby calls for clubs to open books with Worcester set for suspension

The chief executive of PRL, Simon Massie-Taylor, said: ‘We need better visibility of finances,’ as he also looks to a ‘foundation’ for more investment

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

Premiership Rugby CEO demands ‘better visibility’ of club finances amid Wasps and Worcester struggles

The English domestic game has been hit by financial issues at both clubs and Simon Massie-Taylor says there’s “no quick fix”

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

Josh Bassett helps financially stricken Wasps hold off Bath fightback

Wasps ended a difficult week on a positive note by blitzing Bath in the first half to claim their first win of the season

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022