{
  "id": 1650063,
  "title": "Knowles has top flight ambition for Cornish Pirates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/knowles-has-top-flight-ambition-for-cornish-pirates",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T06:03:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/knowles-top-flight-ambition-cornish-060340559.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TV presenter Nick Knowles has invested in Cornish Pirates, a rugby club based in Penzance, with the aim of making them a sustainable team in the Premiership. Knowles, known for his shows like DIY SOS and National Lottery: Who Dares Wins, feels that Cornish Pirates have the potential to become a top flight team due to the club's strong connection with Cornwall's heritage and rugby identity. He emphasizes the importance of the sport in the area, citing the 1991 County Championship final win as proof. Knowles also highlights the significant fan base that Cornwall has, which was evident when 40,000 Cornish fans traveled to Twickenham in 1991. He is confident that the club can tap into this fan base and grow the sport in the region. With a 10-year plan to achieve their goal, Knowles and his team of investors are working towards securing a suitable venue and infrastructure to support a Premiership team. He envisions the influx of fans and visitors to Cornwall, boosting the local economy and creating a vibrant atmosphere during matches. Knowles, who considers himself \"Cornish by choice,\" is passionate about promoting the sport in his adopted home and believes that Cornish Pirates have the potential to become a significant force in rugby.",
  "summary": "TV presenter Nick Knowles believes Cornish Pirates are capable of making the Prem after investing in the club.",
  "key_points": [
    "TV presenter Nick Knowles invests in Cornish Pirates.",
    "Aims to make Cornish Pirates a Premiership team.",
    "Envisions economic boost for Cornwall through rugby."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}