Rugby Union
French audience peaks at 8.2m for Six Nations game against England
England’s 23-20 victory over France in rugby union’s Six Nations on Saturday was watched by a peak audience of 8.2 million viewers on French public-service broadcaster France 2.
CVC will instil more collective mindset in Six Nations, says deal advisor
CVC's £365m investment to acquire a 14.3 per-cent stake in the Six Nations rugby championship will encourage the six unions to think more collectively and instil a more professional approach in rugby union according to sources familiar with the deal. Ben Cronin reports.
Megapro to sell sponsorship rights for 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens
World Rugby has appointed South African agency Megapro as its exclusive sponsorship sales agent for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens, which is taking place in Cape Town
CVC completes deal to invest £365m for 14-per-cent Six Nations share
Private equity giant CVC Capital Partners has today (Thursday) sealed its investment deal with Six Nations Rugby, the official organising body of rugby unions’ Six Nations Championship and Autumn Internationals.
World Rugby to stream Super Rugby AU internationally as ‘interim solution’
World Rugby has reached an agreement with Rugby Australia to stream live coverage of the Super Rugby Australia competition in selected markets, including the UK and Ireland
Women’s Rugby World Cup postponement confirmed, $2.7m funding package announced
World Rugby’s Executive Committee has formally authorised a recommendation to postpone this year's Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand to 2022.
Rugby Australia ‘approves pathway’ for private equity proposals
Rugby Australia is stepping up its efforts to secure private equity investment as it looks to prop up finances that were already stretched even before the Covid-19 pandemic
MLR strikes data, streaming partnership with Genius Sports
Major League Rugby has made its first significant move into the sports betting industry by striking a data and streaming partnership with sports data company Genius Sports
New sponsor Royal London to fund women’s Lions feasibility study
The British and Irish Lions have signed up insurance firm Royal London to their sponsorship portfolio
Lions ‘reject’ Rugby Australia’s tour hosting offer
The British and Irish Lions have turned down a bid by Rugby Australia to host this summer’s tour against South Africa.
‘Condensed’ calendar for 2021 World Rugby Sevens Series revealed
World Rugby has announced a 'condensed' schedule for the 2021 HSBC Sevens Series that includes four men’s rounds and five women’s rounds, with a further two potential men’s events under discussion.
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Women’s Rugby World Cup postponed to 2022
The women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand is to be shelved until next year due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic.
MLR secures multiyear partnership with American Airlines
Major League Rugby has secured a multiyear agreement with American Airlines, which has been designated the official airline and travel partner of the league
Canal Plus and L’Équipe ‘among at least three bidders’ for Top 14 rights
The invitation to tender for domestic broadcast rights to French rugby union’s Top 14 is reported to have attracted bids from broadcasters including incumbent rights-holder Canal Plus and free-to-air d…
USA Rugby looks to boost fan engagement with Medallia
USA Rugby has signed up experience management company Medallia as a sponsor to boost the governing body's fan experience and engagement work
Channel 4 ‘lines up’ highlights deal for Lions series
UK free-to-air broadcaster Channel 4 is close to further enhancing its sports rights portfolio by agreeing a deal for highlights of the British & Irish Lions rugby union series against South Africa, it…
LA Giltinis strike long-term deal to play at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Major League Rugby's LA Giltinis have struck a long-term agreement to play home games at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
O2, Allianz among the highlights as RFU maintains deal flow even as lockdowns bites
Rugby Football Union chief commercial and marketing officer Simon Massie-Taylor explains how the organisation has kept sponsorship deals flowing, even while fans have been locked out of England international games. Matthew Williams reports.