Rugby and a bit of a soccer question?

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I admit, I'm not too clued up about sports... but just found out that the Blue Bulls got R20 million from the rugby union this year (big conversation about the unfairness of the bulls winning the Currie Cup and all). That's just one team, and that's a pot load of money. So, I'm curious, is that R20 million part of sponsorship money or does each team make more money on top of that R20 million from each team's individual sponsor? Good grief, does that even make sense? And how does the rugby union make money if not from the team's sponsors?

Okay, onto soccer... do they get nearly as much money as the rugby teams? The sport itself is bigger, so it stands to reason that they should make more and get more? I'm not a big fan of soccer, but it would be nice to see our soccer team win a few big trophies.

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Not sure exactly how that R 20 million is made up, but rugby teams get money from sponsors, SARU and for winning tournaments.

As for soccer, the PSL gives each team R 1 million per month (just for being in the league), they also get money for winning the league (not sure of the amount) the MTN 8 (R 8 million) the Nedbank Cup ( R 3 million) the Telkom Kockout and also for finishing in the top 8 in the league ( R 800 000).

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I live in SA and follow both sports, hope that helps.

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Thank you... it helped :)