Rugby morning headlines as Ospreys owners announce stake in Super Rugby side

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Wednesday, April 27.

Ospreys owners Y11 Sport and Media has confirmed that it has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Super Rugby franchise The Hurricanes.

The move is Y11's first investment in southern hemisphere rugby, with the group set to focus on developing the Hurricanes IP globally, as well as commercial rights outside of New Zealand and Australia. Richard Mansell, Director of Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Football Union and CEO of Coastlands Mall, has secured another 12.50%.

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Confirming the move, Hurricanes Chairman Iain Potter said: "Y11 are a great fit as they share our ambitions and vision, bringing international understanding, expertise and resources that will help propel our Club into an exciting new era. We’re thrilled by the opportunities this partnership will bring.

“Richard Mansell brings strong business experience and perspectives, and a real passion for rugby which will benefit us greatly,”

Y11 Chairman & CEO James Davies-Yandle added: “Professional club rugby has so much potential, especially with investment coming in at the top of the game through the leagues and the governing bodies and we have positioned ourselves to invest in the clubs that compete in those leagues and tournaments, where the governing bodies want to build best operating practices and competition, as it’s the platform for talent to succeed at international level. Our investments in rugby to date compliment this strategy.”

Dragons captain Harrison Keddie has called on his team-mates to finish a tough season strongly - starting with beating Zebre in Italy this weekend.

Zebre are yet to record