TNT Sports in the UK & Ireland has recently finalized a deal to retain its status as the official broadcaster of Gallagher Premiership Rugby. This momentous agreement ensures that rugby enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view every match of the competition beginning from the 2024-25 season on both TNT Sports and discovery+.
Under this new arrangement with Premiership Rugby, viewers can anticipate the broadcast of all 93 matches, including the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Play-Offs and Final, exclusively on TNT Sports. Additionally, select games from the Premiership Rugby Cup will also be featured on the channel.
Andrew Georgiou, President and MD, UK & Ireland and WBD Sports Europe, conveyed his enthusiasm regarding the collaboration, emphasizing that this signifies the first instance in which fans will have access to live coverage of every match throughout the season in a centralized location. He underscored that TNT Sports and discovery+ will deliver an immersive rugby experience, along with supplementary content that will augment the overall fan experience. Georgiou also noted that the extensive coverage across social and digital platforms will bring fans closer to the sport.
Moreover, as the competition for the play-offs intensifies, fans can witness all the action leading up to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final, which will be aired live on TNT Sports on Saturday, June 8th. This development follows the rebranding of BT Sport to TNT Sports as part of the Joint Venture between Warner Bros Discovery and BT in September 2022. BT Sport has been the official broadcaster of Premiership Rugby since its inception in 2013.
The new agreement with Premiership Rugby is groundbreaking as it ensures that all matches will be accessible to fans across the UK & Ireland, offering an unparalleled level of coverage and access to the sport. With the opportunity to showcase every game live, TNT Sports is poised to elevate the profile of the game, its clubs, and the players.
In conclusion, this renewal of rights is a significant victory for rugby fans throughout the UK & Ireland. With extensive live broadcasts, programming, and additional content, TNT Sports and discovery+ aim to provide an enhanced viewing experience while showcasing the best of Premiership Rugby to a wider audience. The future looks promising for rugby enthusiasts as they can now look forward to uninterrupted and comprehensive coverage of their favourite sport.