Rugby: the economic impact of the 2015 World Cup (study from the audit firm EY)

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The 2015 Rugby World Cup in England had an impact of £2.3bn (€3bn) in economic benefits, including £1.1m (€1.45bn) directly into the local economy of the United Kingdom, said World Rugby citing an analysis of the audit firm EY (formerly Ernst & Young) entitled "The economic impact of the Rugby World Cup 2015," on 24/05/2016.

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