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Partnerships · 17 Sept 2026 · GB

BUCS Super Rugby lands full-season Clubber TV streaming deal

Every men’s and women’s BUCS Super Rugby match will be streamed live in 2026/27 under a new three-year partnership between British Universities & Colleges Sport and Clubber TV. The agreement represents a major expansion of the competition’s media coverage, increasing the proportion of matches…

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Fan & Venue · 29 June 2026 · GB

How data is reshaping modern rugby fandom

The 2025/26 European rugby season saw more than one million fans attend Champions Cup matches across the campaign, while over 52,000 filled San Mamés Stadium for the final in Bilbao. And, while live attendance remains central to rugby’s success, it is no longer the only way supporters engage with…

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Partnerships · 19 Feb 2026 · GB

RL Commercial adopts automated content technology

RL Commercial has agreed a partnership with SI, formerly Sportz Interactive, to support the delivery of digital content across professional Rugby League competitions in the UK. The agreement will see RL Commercial implement SI’s automated clipping technology to produce near real-time match…

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Fan & Venue · 11 Feb 2026 · IE

Seamless access at Connacht Rugby’s Dexcom Stadium

Axess has implemented a fully integrated access control solution at Connacht Rugby’s redeveloped Dexcom Stadium, supporting improved matchday operations, secure ingress and enhanced data integration. In collaboration with Connacht Rugby and Conack Construction, Axess has delivered several AX500…

Sports Venue Business
Broadcast & Streaming · 17 Nov 2025 · FR, GB, IE

Shorts: Top 14 Rugby TV, Sports News Television, Pro Sponsor

France’s TOP 14 rugby league has signed 11 new broadcast partnerships and launched its first global streaming platform, TOP 14 Rugby TV. The new broadcast deals, which cover more than 90 territories for the 2025/26 season, include partnerships with Premier Sports in the UK & Ireland, FloRugby and…

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