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Premier Sports wins exclusive UK rights for 2026 Rugby League World Cup

8/21/2026

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Premier Sports secured exclusive subscription-TV rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in the UK and Ireland.
Premier Sports will broadcast all 18 men’s matches live and England’s women’s and wheelchair games.
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy urged the International Rugby League to provide free-to-air coverage of the tournament.
IMG secured worldwide media rights for the IRL last November and negotiated the deal with Premier Sports.

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Premier Sports secured exclusive subscription-TV rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in the UK and Ireland.
Premier Sports will broadcast all 18 men’s matches live and England’s women’s and wheelchair games.
Culture secretary Lisa Nandy urged the International Rugby League to provide free-to-air coverage of the tournament.
IMG secured worldwide media rights for the IRL last November and negotiated the deal with Premier Sports.