Universal Sports Network and NBC Sports Group Announce U.S. Broadcast Plans for IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 with One Year to Go
Networks Combine to Present 9 Matches including the Final LIVE from London; All Matches to be Made Available via Pay-Per-ViewLOS ANGELES (October 30, 2014) – Universal Sports Network and NBC Sports Group today announced multi-platform coverage plans for next year’s IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 one year out from the tournament final at Twickenham Stadium in London, England. From September 19 through October 31, 2015, Universal Sports and NBC Sports will broadcast nine of the tournament’s 48 matches. In addition to exclusive matches, coverage will feature a studio pre-game show plus halftime and