Discussions underway regarding TNT Sports' potential involvement in the rugby union Nations Cup
TNT Sports in Talks for Broadcasting Rights of Inaugural Nations Cup
Discussions surrounding the broadcasting rights for the inaugural Nations Cup are currently underway, according to Scott Young from TNT Sports. However, no resolution has been reached as of yet.
The Nations Cup, a new tournament featuring teams from the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship, along with Fiji and Japan, is set to launch next year. This tournament will adopt a finals weekend format, aiming to boost the sport during a period of financial uncertainty.
TNT Sports, previously known as BT Sport, has shown its commitment to expanding its rugby union offering. Last year, the broadcaster dropped the Investec Champions Cup in favor of international rugby. This year, they will be broadcasting the Autumn Nations Series, and they will also be airing the Autumn Nations Cup for a second season.
In addition to the Nations Cup, TNT Sports has acquired the rights to show the British and Irish Lions documentary, scheduled for late October.
Despite the ongoing discussions, few details have been unveiled regarding the finals and long-term plans for the Nations Cup. TNT Sports is keen to conclude the conversation and determine the resolution before making any further decisions.
The broadcaster currently holds the rights to show the English top flight Gallagher Prem, a deal that runs through until 2031. With this in mind, it is clear that TNT Sports is looking to further cement its position as a leading broadcaster of rugby union.
However, the specifics of the broadcasting rights for the inaugural Nations Cup have not been specified in the provided search results. As the talks progress, more information is expected to be released, providing rugby fans with an exciting prospect to look forward to in the coming year.
