United Rugby Championship
Premiership Rugby ‘considering’ URC merger to boost revenues
Greater media rights revenue is likely to be the key factor determining whether a merger between Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship (URC) would be a viable option for both properties.
United Rugby Championship lands on Sky Italia for first time
Sky Italia, the pay-television broadcaster, is to show the United Rugby Championship for the first time, after picking up rights for the next two seasons
URC and rights-holder RTÉ unveil global streaming service
The United Rugby Championship, the rebranded cross-border tournament previously known as Pro14, has officially launched its URC TV global streaming service through a collaboration with Irish public-service…
URC goes free-to-air in Italy with Mediaset deal
Rugby union’s cross-border United Rugby Championship will be showcased on free-to-air television in Italy thanks to an agreement announced this afternoon (Tuesday) with commercial broadcaster Mediaset.
United Rugby Championship adds to FTA coverage with BBC, S4C deals
The United Rugby Championship, the rebranded tournament previously known as Pro14, has agreed a deal for UK public-service broadcaster the BBC to show the tournament in Wales and Northern Ireland, as well…
United Rugby Championship increases exposure and revenue from 2021-22
The United Rugby Championship will increase its annual media rights income by about 30 per cent in its new four-season media rights cycle, despite a dramatic shift toward free-to-air broadcasters in key markets.