ITV secures 2027 Rugby World Cup rights, covers England matches through 2029
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:48 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
ITV has acquired live broadcasting rights for the 2027 men's Rugby World Cup, reinforcing its status as a primary broadcaster for international rugby in the UK. The contract extends ITV's coverage to include all England men’s internationals until at least 2029. This deal complements its existing partnership with the BBC for the Six Nations and adds full coverage of the 2026 and 2028 Nations Championship games. The Nations Championship begins this Saturday with six matches, featuring teams like New Zealand and France.
- •ITV acquires rights for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- •Contract includes every England men's international until 2029.
- •ITV partners with the BBC for the Six Nations.
- •Coverage extends to the 2026 and 2028 Nations Championship.
- •Nations Championship starts this Saturday with six matches.
- 5:48 PMThe Guardian Sport — ITV agrees deal for 2027 Rugby World Cup and sews up rights to England men
"ITV has every England men’s international to 2029 Deal adds to Six Nations and Nations Championship ITV has agreed a deal for live rights to the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup in a move that cements its position as the home of international rugby in the UK. The new contract will ensure that ITV has live coverage of every England international until at least 2029, as its joint Six Nations deal with the BBC gives it two-thirds of the tournament’s games and all of England matches. The commercial broadcaster has also bought live rights for every game of the 2026 and 2028 editions of the new Nations Championship, which begins on Saturday with six matches including New Zealand v France, Australia v Ireland and South Africa v England. Continue reading...
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