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Partnerships · 28 July 2026 · CN, HK

HKCR Partners with Tixserve and Tradable Bits to Launch a Mobile-First Connected Fan Experience for the 50th Anniversary Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) has partnered with Tixserve and Tradable Bits to launch a mobile-first connected fan experience for the 50th Anniversary Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens tournament 2026, bringing together secure digital ticket fulfilment, fan engagement and first-party fan data in a…

Sports Venue Business
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