British pay-TV broadcaster TNT Sports has signed a multi-year broadcast rights deal with Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR).
contract:
- Under the agreement, more than 20 games this season will be broadcast live on TNT’s linear and digital platforms.
- Broadcasts include one game aired every weekend, plus the PWR semifinals and finals on June 22, 2024.
- Discovery+ and the TNT Sports app also offer video highlights, match reports and in-depth interviews
context:
The agreement with TNT was signed after PWR officially launched and rebranded from Premier15 in June. Last month, the nine-team league asked IMG to lead the development of a new digital and content channel strategy.
It joins TNT’s rugby union portfolio, which includes Premiership Rugby and European Club Rugby competitions.
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Belinda Moore, chief executive of Premiership Women’s Rugby, said: “At least 21 Premiership Women’s Rugby matches will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and Discovery Plus this season, so this is an exciting opportunity for England Women’s Rugby. “This is a pivotal moment in the history of club rugby.”
“This ground-breaking partnership with TNT Sports will fundamentally change the profile of the league by allowing fans and clubs to make bookings to watch games every weekend. has 1.5 million passionate women’s rugby fans, demonstrating the potential of this partnership.”
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Bristol Bears vs Sale Sharks begins coverage on TNT Sports on the 18thth In November, the match aired on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+.
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