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ESPN picks up NRL rights across Africa

Patrick Carrigan of the Broncos is tackled during the round one NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Parramatta Eels (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

International sports broadcaster ESPN has acquired rights in Africa to the NRL Australian rugby league competition.

Disney-owned ESPN will hold rights to the 2021 NRL season, which got underway yesterday (Thursday). Live coverage is airing on the ESPN and ESPN2 channels across Africa.

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