The Rugby Broadcast Report

ITV to broadcast Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals

Free-to-air coverage secured in the UK

May 4 • Rugby Broadcast

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The Rugby Broadcast Report Issue 29: Rugby Media Rights Update – Increase in Champions Cup Viewership; Live Prem Rugby on Twitch

Rugby media rights: deals, viewership and analysis

May 1 • Rugby Broadcast

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April 2026

BBC ALBA to show Scottish Cup finals this weekend

Silver Saturday brings Scottish Rugby finals to Murrayfield, live on BBC ALBA, BBC iPlayer and YouTube

Apr 24 • Rugby Broadcast

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French broadcaster TV5MONDE to stream Top 14 for free in Ireland and UK

Free live coverage of key Top 14 fixtures, play-offs, semi-finals and final available to stream across Ireland and the UK on TV5MONDE.

Apr 23 • Rugby Broadcast

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TG4 to broadcast AIL finals

Free-to-air coverage of the men's and women's finals secured

Apr 22 • Rugby Broadcast

February 2026

The Rugby Broadcast Report Issue 28: Rugby Media Rights Update & TV Guide

Never miss a game

Feb 21 • Rugby Broadcast

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The Rugby Broadcast Report Issue 27: Rugby Media Rights Update & TV Guide – Sky Secures Super Rugby Until 2028

Never miss a game

Feb 13 • Rugby Broadcast

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Virgin Media secures Nations Championship TV rights in Ireland

Virgin Media will broadcast every Nations Championship match live in Ireland, alongside Ireland's fixtures in the Summer Nations Series and Autumn…

Feb 6 • Rugby Broadcast

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The Rugby Broadcast Report Issue 26: Rugby Media Rights Update & TV Guide – Virgin Media Secures FTA Nations Championship Rights in Ireland

Six Nations coverage updates, Virgin Media securing the Nations Championship, alternative feeds and more this week.

Feb 5 • Rugby Broadcast

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January 2026

The Rugby Broadcast Report Issue 25: Rugby Media Rights Update & TV Guide

Premier Sports secures Ireland XV v England A

Jan 30 • Rugby Broadcast

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Premier Sports to broadcast Ireland XV v England A

Premier Sports to show Ireland XV v England A live Feb 6 in Ireland & UK, with full pre- and post-match coverage from Thomond Park.

Jan 30 • Rugby Broadcast

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ITV secures Nations Championship TV rights, extends Prem Rugby deal

ITV secures TV rights to the Nations Championship in 2026 and 2028, extends Prem Rugby deal, and adds Summer, July and Autumn internationals to its FTA…

Jan 29 • Rugby Broadcast

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