Thanks To RWC 2015 RFU Post Record Turnover £400m+ And Rugby Investment £100m+

The RFU has released financial results for 2015-16 season, reporting revenue of over £400m and rugby investment of more than £100m for the first time. The exceptional year and the positive financial impact of hosting Rugby World Cup 2015. Revenues almost doubled from the previous year, with total revenue increasing by £199.2m (€221m), from £207.9m (€231m) to £407.1m (€452m) driven by £228.1m (€253m) income from the Rugby World Cup. As a result the governing body directed rugby investment of £102.3m into the game in England, topping £100m for the first time and up 37% on the prior year. "Despi…