Rugby World Cup to be broadcast to more than 800 million households in 217 territories

The 2019 Rugby World Cup will reach the broadest rugby audience in history with the action broadcast to more than 800 million households in 217 territories, surpassing the 683 million homes record in 2015.

World Rugby says this underlines their commitment to expand the sport’s reach from its current 800 million following and to engage with the next generation of fans across the globe.

Rugby fever is sweeping Japan and a record domestic rugby audience is anticipated for the opening match between Japan and Russia, a match that could see a record number of people in Japan tune‑in to the opening ceremony and action, surpassing the previous record audience of 25 million.

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont says their mission is to grow the global rugby family and their Rugby World Cup 2019 broadcast plans reflect that mission – providing more content to more people with more innovation than ever before.

He says they are excited that new standards will be set in the broadcast and social media presentation of Rugby World Cup, as fans will experience the action from more angles and feel even closer to the world’s top players and the stories that will mark an historic and very special event.

The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians will take on the Wallabies on the 21st of next month at 4.45pm in their first pool match of the Rugby World Cup.

Fiji is pooled with Australia, Wales, Georgia and Uruguay.

The Rugby World Cup will be held from the 20th of next month to the 2nd of November.

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