Seven Network Secure Broadcasting Rights to Rugby League World Cup 2013

Australian TV broadcaster Seven has secured exclusive broadcast rights to show Rugby League World Cup 2013.

Seven will broadcast all RLWC2013 matches in Australia on the 7mate channel. The deal is part of an all-encompassing agreement covering broadcast and subscription television rights, pilule IPTV, denture interconnected TV, medic catch-up TV, pay per view, video on demand and digital rights.

Tim Worner, CEO of Seven West Media, said: “Seven is delighted to have secured this agreement that will see us as the home of Rugby League World Cup 2013 in Australia.

“It is an extraordinary event and fits perfectly with our portfolio of major sports events on broadcast television platform and our developing online and mobile content platforms. A key to this agreement is our ability to deliver this across multiple platforms in formats that meet the demands of our audiences.

“It is fitting that we are entrusted with the Rugby League World Cup 2013, as it is 50 years this year since the late, great Rex Mossop joined Seven after an extraordinary career in league and union, and defined league television coverage in Australia.”

Nigel Wood, RLWC2013 Tournament Director said: “It is great news for the tournament that Seven will be showing every game and on so many platforms. Sports fans in Australia know they can rely on Seven’s experience of covering not just domestic and international Rugby League but other world class sporting events too.

“We know we’ll be staging the best Rugby League World Cup to date, with competitive matches in front of passionate fans. The tournament now has a compelling broadcast offer in both hemispheres.”

RLWC2013 will be broadcast in the UK by the BBC and Premier Sports.