RWC opener drives record figures for TF1

(Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)
(Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

France’s 27-13 win over New Zealand in the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup generated record viewing figures in the host country, vindicating the move by commercial broadcaster TF1 to hold on to the pick of the rights.

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