RugbyPass TV to Exclusively Stream England Games vs France XV and USA
In a significant move to expand rugby’s reach in the United States and beyond, RugbyPass TV has been confirmed as the exclusive platform for live coverage of two crucial England men’s test matches. According to a report by RugbyPass, the matches against France XV and the USA will be streamed free-of-charge via the RugbyPass TV website and app.
The first match, England XV v France XV, is scheduled to take place at London’s Allianz Stadium on Saturday, 21 June, with a kick-off time of 15:15 BST. The second match, USA v England, will be held at Audi Field in Washington DC on Saturday, 19 July, with a kick-off time of 22:00 BST. Notably, the broadcast availability for the England XV v France XV game will exclude France, while the USA v England fixture will not be shown on RugbyPass TV within the United States, where CBS Sports holds domestic rights.
This development is part of World Rugby’s broader strategy to grow the sport in key markets, particularly in the United States, ahead of hosting the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033, respectively. As reported by RugbyPass, World Rugby continues to work with national unions to develop fixtures, enhance content, and build global fan engagement.
England Rugby Marketing Director Ewan Turney expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “It’s great to extend our established partnership with World Rugby to offer all supporters in the UK and Ireland more free-to-air coverage via RugbyPass TV.” As quoted by RugbyPass, Turney also highlighted the importance of catering to younger audiences who are increasingly gravitating towards streaming platforms.
World Rugby Director of Media and USA Commercial, Dom Hayes, also welcomed the collaboration, saying, “Following our successful live coverage of Japan v England, we’re excited to collaborate with England Rugby and USA Rugby to broadcast these matches on our free-to-access RugbyPass TV platform.” Hayes, as reported by RugbyPass, emphasised that this move is central to World Rugby’s mission to grow and convert audiences in key growth markets like the USA.
RugbyPass TV offers a range of features, including HD TV streaming available via Chromecast and AirPlay, Android TV and Apple TV apps, and full replays available approximately 1 hour after Full Time. The RugbyPass App, which contains exclusive content and all the latest news, information, and statistics, can be downloaded via www.rugbypass.com/app.
The England men’s fixtures on RugbyPass TV include:
* England XV v France XV – Saturday, 21 June, Allianz Stadium. Kick-off 15:15 BST
* USA v England – Saturday, 19 July Audi Field, Washington DC. Kick-off 22:00 BST
In conclusion, RugbyPass TV’s exclusive coverage of these two high-profile England men’s test matches marks a significant milestone in the sport’s growth in the United States and beyond. With its free-to-air streaming service and comprehensive coverage, RugbyPass TV is poised to bring rugby to a wider audience, further solidifying its position as a leading platform for rugby fans worldwide, as reported by RugbyPass.
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