Nine wins Rugby World Cup broadcast rights

May 12, 2025 12:32

Nine has secured the exclusive broadcast rights to the next three Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups.

The deal covers the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, hosted in England, as well as the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup and 2029 Women’s Ruby World Cup, both to be hosted in Australia.

It marks the first time Nine has had full broadcast rights for the men’s tournament since 2003.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.