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ITV secures exclusive rights for 2027 Rugby World Cup coverage

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:16 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

ITV secures exclusive rights for 2027 Rugby World Cup coverage

Summary

ITV has finalized an exclusive deal to broadcast the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, continuing its long-standing partnership with World Rugby. The agreement includes coverage of all 52 matches in the tournament, reinforcing ITV's position as the free-to-air home for rugby union in the UK. ITV will also air every England men’s international match leading up to the World Cup, as well as all games from the Nations Championship in 2026 and 2028. This deal follows competitive bidding against the BBC, which previously aired the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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•ITV secures rights for 2027 Rugby World Cup matches.
•Coverage includes all 52 matches in Australia.
•ITV retains the free-to-air home for rugby union.
•Every England men’s international match will be shown on ITV.
•Deal continues ITV's partnership with World Rugby that began in 1991.

Latest Updates

9:57 AMBBC Sport — ITV confirmed as 2027 Rugby World Cup broadcaster
8:16 AMYahoo Sports — ITV strikes deal to show 2027 Rugby World Cup

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ITV will show next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia, extending the broadcaster's coverage of the tournament to a 10th successive edition.
— BBC Sport