Statement: BBC Slashes Rugby Coverage as They Lose More Rights

Statement: BBC Slashes Rugby Coverage as They Lose More Rights

BBC Wales has lost the broadcast rights for the United Rugby Championship, following Premier Sports’ announcement on Thursday of a new deal to cover the league until 2029. Competition: Get a Chance to Watch the Lions in Australia Premier Sports, which has shown every URC game live since 2018, will continue its coverage of the competition, including the Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, and France’s Top 14. The subscription channel will…

URC Secures Long-Term Broadcast Deals in Ireland and the UK - Sport for Business

The BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) has secured two major broadcast agreements that will shape the league’s media landscape through 2029, with Premier Sports and TG4 both extending their partnerships across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Premier Sports will continue as a key broadcast partner of the URC in both regions, having […]

Premier Sports continues rugby rights sweep with URC extension through 2029

The UK and Ireland pay-TV service will show every URC game through the 2028-29 campaign.