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RugbyPass TV FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus

World Rugby and Samsung have partnered to launch the RugbyPass TV FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus. Available in in the UK immediately, and launching soon in the US this collaboration is the latest development in scaling up the global digital footprint of Rugby Pass as it looks to grow rugby’s audience share in key […]

June 27, 2025

French club rugby live on Premier Sports

The finale to Premier Sports’ live rugby coverage across the 2024/25 rugby season culminates in a showdown between four giants of French club rugby as Top 14’s semi-finals are played out on ahead of the big Final at the Stade de France on June 28th. With EPCR’s knockout stages and Champions Cup and Challenge Cup […]

June 20, 2025

RugbyPass TV streaming free England games vs France XV and USA

England Rugby and World Rugby have announced RugbyPass TV as the exclusive broadcast destination for supporters to watch live coverage of England XV v France XV at Allianz Stadium later this June, as well as the England senior men’s test match against the USA in Washington DC in July. The matches will be free to […]

June 13, 2025

Sky Sports launching The Lions pop-up channel

Sky Sports has announced that the Sky Sports Action action will rebrand to Sky Sports The Lions for each Test weekend during the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour. This dedicated pop-up channel will serve as the ultimate destination for fans – featuring live matches, documentaries, and exclusive content. Every match will be live on […]

June 12, 2025By Nik Roseveare

TNT Sports sees record audiences for Premiership Rugby

The curtain comes down on a memorable rugby season on June 16th, and TNT Sports has continued to engage record numbers of fans through its coverage of Gallagher Premiership Rugby over the past nine months. Average audiences are up 10 per cent versus the 2023/24 season while TNT Sports’ live-to-live scheduling strategy has seen Saturday […]

June 10, 2025

Premier Sports now on Sky Stream, Sky Glass

The Premier Sports app is now live on both Sky Stream and Sky Glass platforms in the UK. The app offers access to four channels: Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports 2, LALIGATV and Premier Sports Rugby – the newly launched 24/7 dedicated rugby channel. The app also includes additional event channels that stream live sports […]

May 23, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Premier Sports providing full UK live coverage of both EPCR Finals

The two biggest international club rugby fixtures of the season will be played out this weekend at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium with every minute of action from both Finals live on Premier Sports across the UK. Premier Sports has unveiled a 15-strong team of rugby’s top presenters, commentators and pundits to bring rugby fans exclusive insight […]

May 20, 2025

Premier Sports partners with Rugby Journal

Premier Sports, the UK sports broadcasters in the UK, has announced a strategic partnership with the Rugby Journal, the rugby magazine that brings sports fans in-depth story-telling from across the world of rugby. This collaboration will see Premier Sports as the only official partner of the Rugby Journal where customers via Sky and the Premier […]

April 3, 2025

Virgin TV offers discounted Premier Sports

Throughout April, Virgin TV customers can gain access to Premier Sports premium at a discounted price of £10 per month (usually £15.99 per month) for three months. Customers with a TiVo, V6 or Virgin TV 360 box who don’t currently subscribe to the channels and, can add Premier Sports to their Virgin TV line up […]

April 1, 2025

Virgin Media TV launches Premier Sports Rugby channel

Virgin Media TV has launched Premier Sports Rugby, a dedicated 24/7 rugby channel. Virgin TV customers currently subscribed to Premier Sports will be able to watch the new channel at no extra cost. Those who don’t currently subscribe can add Premier Sports to their line up for £15.99 per month to access all Premier Sports […]

March 25, 2025By Nik Roseveare