Fox Sports To Broadcast Rlwc2021
The Foxtel Group has secured the Australian broadcast rights to the upcoming Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021).
Under terms of the new agreement, the Australian pay television company will broadcast all 61 matches – comprising of 31 men’s matches, 15 women’s matches and 15 wheelchair matches – live on Fox Sports and streaming service Kayo Sports.
The tournament, which will be hosed in England, begins on 15th October and will conclude on 19th November.
RLWC2021 was originally scheduled to take place last year, however the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent withdrawals of Australia and New Zealand caused the tournament to be postponed
RLWC2021 CEO, Jon Dutton, said, “We know that RLWC2021 is going to be the most watched World Cup and it is very pleasing it will be broadcast in Australia on Fox Sports, keeping the rights within the NRL family and with a network that Australian audiences are comfortable and familiar with. This is a great outcome for International Rugby League and Australian fans.”
Fox Sports executive director, Steve Crawley, added, “Fox League and Kayo Sports are flying this season and to now add the Rugby League World Cup is something to bang the drums about. All exclusive rights across the 61 matches of men’s, women’s and wheelchair footy very much celebrates the best of the best – on the true home of rugby league.”
