The Foxtel Group has secured the coveted live and exclusive broadcast rights to the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, solidifying its position as Australia’s Rugby League home.
All 61 matches from the 2022 Rugby World Cup tournament, which takes place in England from October 15 to November 19, will be broadcast on Fox Sports via the Foxtel and Kayo Sports platforms.
Coverage of the tournament will feature 31 men’s matches, 15 women’s matches, and a Wheelchair competition (15 matches) for the first time.
Access to Rugby League World Cup matches complements The Foxtel Group’s existing NRL, RFL, and UK Super League rights.
Fox Sports Executive Director Steve Crawley said
“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 homes of Rugby League.”
Rugby League World Cup Chief Executive Jon Dutton added:
“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.”
