The AFL-W has been a hit for TG4 bringing Australian sport to our screens and now the Harvey Norman sponsored Super Rugby from down under will be streamed live and for free to the UK and Ireland via an interesting partnership with World Rugby.
Registration will be required to watch the games, including those featuring Rob Kearney, Matt To-umu and many more stars.
This weekend’s fixtures will be the first to be streamed at www.world.rugby/super-rugby when Kearney and Western Force host the Melbourne Rebels on Friday, 12 March before the Brumbies take on the Queensland Reds on Saturday, 13 March. Those games will kick off at 09:45 AM and 08:45 AM respectively in Ireland.
World Rugby’s digital streaming platforms have proven highly-successful for Rugby World Cup, the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and other international fixtures, and the partnership reflects the international federation’s ambition to be a serious streaming player.
“The broadcast landscape has changed dramatically since the COVID-19 disruption, and while this is an interim solution for the 2021 season, we are tremendously excited about the partnership with World Rugby,” said Rugby Australia Chief Executive Andy Marinos.
“It’s an innovative solution that ensures our great Australian game can be accessed freely in overseas territories, and I know that will delight both Australian ex-pats living abroad as well as international fans too.”
“We are delighted to be partnering with Rugby Australia to showcase Harvey Norman Super Rugby AU to fans in the UK, Ireland and other important territories,” added World Rugby Interim Chief Executive Alan Gilpin.
“This innovative deal will see fans engage with the competition across World Rugby digital platforms and get to see the package of progressive rules trials up close and personal.”
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