List of World Rugby Sevens Series broadcasters

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This is a list of television broadcasters from around the world which provide coverage of both World Rugby men's and women's Sevens Series competitions. [1]

Contents

International

All matches in all circuits are streamed through all social medias platform and official website of World Rugby in the unsold markets with highlights available in all territories.

Americas

Country/regionBroadcaster
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Fox Sports
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada CBC Sports
Flag of CARICOM.svg  Caribbean NBC Sports
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
South America (including Brazil) ESPN

Europe

Country/regionBroadcaster
Flag of France.svg  France Canal+
Flag of Monaco.svg  Monaco
Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra
Movistar Deportes
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria ProSiebenSat.1 Media
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland RTÉ
Sky Sports
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom

Japan

All matches in all circuits is aired live on Wowow

Oceania

Country/RegionBroadcaster
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia beIN Sports [lower-alpha 1]
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Sky Sport
Pacific Islands (including Fiji) Fiji Television

Africa

All matches in all circuits is aired live on SuperSport.

Notes

  1. Until June 30, 2023, the World Rugby Sevens Series was available on the Foxtel-owned duo Fox Sports/Kayo. As of 2023 the competition is only available via beIN Sports itself. [2] [3]

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