Premiership Rugby agrees new TNT Sports deal to 2031

Premiership Rugby has secured a new television agreement with TNT Sports that will span until the conclusion of the 2030-31 season, a deal that follows an earlier agreement signed in March of this year, which was set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Under the terms of this arrangement, TNT Sports will continue to broadcast every match of the Premiership Rugby season live, including the play-offs and final, via its linear television channels and the Discovery+ streaming service.

Commenting on, CEO of Premiership Rugby, Simon Massie-Taylor, said: “This extended collaboration enables both entities to invest in the long-term development of the Gallagher Premiership, and we’re genuinely excited for what lies ahead.”

Recent data from TNT Sports revealed an 11% increase in average audience figures after 13 rounds of the current Premiership Rugby season compared to the previous year, reflecting the broadcaster’s commitment to covering every league game comprehensively.

In related news, Premiership Rugby also signed a two-year extension in October with ITV, ensuring the free-to-air broadcast of seven matches per season, including the final, alongside the revamped highlights show, Gallagher Premiership Unleashed.

Additionally, TNT Sports reported an 86% year-on-year rise in average audiences for Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR).

Executive chair of PWR, Genevieve Shore, said the growth in viewing figures from the previous season underscores the potential for PWR, and is optimistic that ongoing collaboration with TNT Sports will continue to elevate women’s rugby.

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