Knowles invests in Cornish Pirates, aiming for Premiership success

Investor Nick Knowles is promoting ambitions for Cornish Pirates to rise to the Premiership following his recent stake acquisition. The club, based in Penzance, has garnered additional investment from Stonewood Capital Management and a local consortium, seeking to build on their rich rugby heritage. Currently, there are no automatic promotions from the Championship, necessitating a comprehensive business plan to support top-flight rugby. Pirates recently opened their pre-season with a 50-28 victory over Camborne, part of a broader strategy that spans the next decade.

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