I think Quins were looking at the bigger picture re the ladies game. Outlay now (Although I still do not think it is breaking the bank, players are not FT) and watch the game grow. Sponsor deals, tv deals, increasing crowd sizes. Not just rugby now, Cricket, Football both going the same way. Teams like Man Utd, My own side West Ham (and our owners do nothing out of the goodness of their heart, sniff of a profit and they are in) have both launched sides this season
I’d be willing to bet that whilst it is more revenue, it is actually less profit as I’m sure stadium costs / staffing etc will exceed the revenue for the event
Fair point, although with only part stadium open, less staff so less outlay.