Rugby World Cup 2019 Broadcast Tender Process Launched for UK and Ireland

World Rugby has launched the United Kingdom and Ireland broadcast rights tender process for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.

With rugby continuing to achieve record participation and interest growth around the world, health the demand for the rights is set to remain strong.

World Rugby has issued bidding information to interested parties in both markets and bids for Rugby World Cup 2019 as a stand-alone or coupled with Rugby World Cup 2023 will be considered.

Broadcasters interested in receiving the tender documentation should contact Jeremy Stone (Jeremy.Stone@img.com). The Rights Holding Broadcaster for each market will be announced later this year.

World Rugby Chief Executive Brett Gosper said: “Rugby World Cup 2015 was a very special and record-breaking tournament. Central to its success was the reach and appeal of the tournament through our broadcast partners in the UK and Ireland, where record rugby audiences were achieved.

“We are inviting all interested parties to enter the process and look forward to appointing our rights holding broadcasters for these important markets later in the year as the exciting momentum continues towards what promises to be a ground-breaking Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.”