Rugby World Cup
Record numbers expected in France for RWC 2023
The 100-day countdown to the Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 is on, with the tournament on track to break attendance records, organisers have revealed
BBC retains exclusive Rugby World Cup audio rights
The BBC, the UK's public-service broadcaster, has acquired exclusive audio rights to this year's Rugby World Cup in France
Japan planning bids for 2035, 2037 Rugby World Cups
Japan is considering a bid to host the men’s Rugby World Cup in 2035 as part of a plan that would also see it stage the women’s event in 2037.
Sky NZ to show free-to-air Rugby World Cup coverage on Prime
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand will broadcast 12 matches from this year’s Rugby World Cup on its free-to-air channel Prime.
Stanley appointed managing director of Australia’s 2027 Rugby World Cup
Chris Stanley has been named managing director of the local operating company for Australia’s men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Free-to-air and pay-TV mix retained in Japan’s Rugby World Cup TV deals
Broadcast rights to the Rugby World Cup have once again been split in Japan across free-to-air and pay television in deals for this year’s tournament with NHK, Nippon TV and J Sports.
Prosecutors raid headquarters of France 2023
The headquarters of the organising committee for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France have been raided by French police as part of an investigation into mismanagement at the organisation
World Rugby acquires RugbyPass as part of rights deal with Sky New Zealand
World Rugby has acquired the RugbyPass digital media platform as part of a seven-year media rights deal with pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand
IMG’s Sport 24 finalises Rugby World Cup deal
Sport 24, the in-flight and in-ship service owned and operated by the IMG agency, is to broadcast the women’s Rugby World Cup, which begins tomorrow (Saturday), along with the men’s 2023 tournament.
EXCLUSIVE: World Rugby revamps commercial strategy in centralised rights play
World Rugby will embark on a radical change in commercial strategy after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France in a bid to attract new fans and generate more revenue
Rai picks up Rugby World Cup rights in Italy
Italian public-service broadcaster Rai has acquired rights to the next two editions of the Rugby World Cup, which will take place in New Zealand and France
LA Sevens rugby pushes for sport’s broader growth in US
The United States leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series, the LA Sevens, is hoping to grow the sport in the country and ultimately capitalize on that growth ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Shawn Medow reports.
Nine and Stan Sport land Rugby World Cup rights
Rights to the men’s Rugby World Cup have returned to Australian commercial broadcaster Nine Entertainment in a deal that also includes the forthcoming women’s Rugby World Cup.
Emirates extends long-term World Rugby backing ahead of France 2023 RWC
Dubai-based airline Emirates has renewed its sponsorship deal with World Rugby, through which it serves as a worldwide partner of the men’s Rugby World Cup.
Legends to operate on-site retail outlets at 2023 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby and its global master licensee, the IMG agency, have appointed premium experiences firm Legends as the official retail partner and operator for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
Sky NZ in ‘advanced talks’ over RWC rights, RugbyPass changes discussed
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has said it is in advanced talks with World Rugby over regaining rights to its main events.
Sky told the Stuff.co
Ben Slack leaves Tennis Australia for commercial role at World Rugby
Sports marketing executive Ben Slack has joined World Rugby as the general manager of commercial after almost 10 years with Tennis Australia