European Cup Rugby

Thereā€™s no live FTA Champions League in the U.K. There hasnā€™t been in nearly 10 years.

The BBC have got highlights for a pittance from UEFA from next year.

Are the new lads eho bought rugby not turning it into a global franchise type thing?

In an unprecedented move, the Investec Champions Cup will now be broadcast on Premier Sports. This change, aimed at optimising rugbyā€™s master plan, promises to elevate the Investec Champions Cup experience for players and viewers alike.

ā€œWe are excited to support this visionary timetable change for 2024/25,ā€ said Malcolm McSpiv, president of EPRC. ā€œThis change underscores our commitment to innovation in rugby and elevating the global profile of our players. By prioritising pay television viewers on a little known niche channel the sport will witness the most thrilling of spectacles, captivating audiences worldwide and setting the stage for an unforgettable Investec Champions Cup journey for global audiences.ā€

EPRC are confident that this schedule adjustment will unlock unparalleled opportunities for rugby in pre-game promotion and game time viewership. Premier Sports positions rugby at the forefront of the sporting market, ensuring a strong start to the season and sustained excitement throughout the event.

Make Munster v Leicester home and away and watch them make money. Itā€™s nearly humerous that a sport that has pulled every shrapnel of tradition in place is so reluctant. Find an end season ko, 3 Match winner deal from a quarter with the top 4 from each country. Mother fuckerā€¦it isnā€™t that hard

I donā€™t think anyone would argue anything other than FTA is the best way to grow any sport but the genie is out of the bottle on that nowā€¦at least some of the URC and champions cup games are back on FTA