ITV beats off competition from BBC to secure 2027 Rugby World Cup broadcasting rights

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleITV will show next year’s Rugby World Cup (Getty)ITV has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the men's Rugby World Cup 2027, ensuring all 52 matches from the expanded tournament in Australia will be shown on its channels. The broadcaster successfully retained these rights despite facing competition from the BBC, which showed the Women's Rugby World Cup last year.This agreement reinforces ITV's position as the free-to-air home of rugby union, complementing its existing rights for the Nations Championship in 2026 and 2028, and a majority of men's Six Nations games. Neil Sloane, ITV’s director of sport, described the deal as “monumental” for UK audiences, extending a long-standing partnership with World Rugby that began in 1991. As part of the comprehensive deal, ITV will also broadcast all England men’s international warm-up games leading up to the 2027 World Cup. In fullITV strikes deal to show 2027 Rugby World CupMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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