Under the terms of the agreement, Setanta will continue as a sponsor of the USA Eagles men's national team with both parties ‘contributing to a range of activities and initiatives in support of the rapid growth of rugby across the country,’ Setanta said in a press release.
In 2008 Setanta will broadcast all home appearances by the US Eagles men's national 15- and 7-a-side teams. Setanta will serve as the broadcaster of the 2008 Churchill Cup, which will be played in the US and Canada (June 7 - 21), and features the national teams of USA, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland and Argentina.
"After the Eagles’ highly competitive play at the 07 Rugby World Cup and with the continued increase in participation in the sport here, there really wasn't a question as to whether we would renew our partnership with USA Rugby," said Roger Hall, CEO Setanta North America. "
Setanta also announced that they will be the exclusive live US broadcaster of the forthcoming San Diego leg of the IRB World 7s series.
