Eddie Hearn critiques rugby's ambition and potential for growth

Eddie Hearn, the promoter and talent agent, expresses his vision for rugby following his signings of Henry Pollock and Finn Russell. Despite being new to rugby, Hearn believes the sport is stagnant and requires significant commercialization to attract more investment. He highlights the need for rugby union to embrace multiple star players at clubs instead of limiting it to one marquee player. Hearn's views come as rugby unions explore new investment opportunities and structural changes, signaling a potential shift in the sport's approach to talent and commercial viability.

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