World Rugby has announced that TF1 Group will broadcast the Rugby World Cup (RWC) – Australia: Men’s 2027 in France.
This announcement was made on October the 11th.
The RWC – Australia: Men’s 2027 will begin on Friday the 1st of October 2027 with its final on Saturday the 13th of November 2027.
We are thrilled to extend our long-standing partnership with TF1, a broadcaster synonymous with the biggest & most iconic moments in French sport. Their passion for the game & commitment to delivering world-class coverage ensure that millions of fans across France will continue to experience the very best of international rugby, free-to-air. Together, we look forward to celebrating the sport’s global growth & welcoming fans to a new era of rugby in 2027.
Alan Gilpin, World Rugby Chief Executive
This renewed agreement with TF1 is a reflection of a partnership that now spans 4 decades, built on trust, shared ambition & a genuine love for the game. Together, we aim to make Men’s Rugby World Cup – 2027 accessible to as many fans as possible while maintaining the highest standards of promotion & broadcast coverage befitting of rugby’s most prestigious tournament. With TF1’s proven expertise & reach, we are confident that Australia – 2027 will inspire & help us reach new audiences outside of rugby’s traditional borders.
Michel Poussau, World Rugby Chief Revenue Officer
We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with World Rugby. This agreement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to bringing French viewers the major sporting events that unite & bring people together. This ambitious new deal, combined with the broadcast of the Nations Championship, allows us to offer French fans an exceptional rugby offering. The TF1 Group has put together a 1st-rate sports line-up & we are determined to support our national teams by offering them the best possible showcase on our channels.
François Pellissier, TF1 Group Business & Sport Deputy Chief Executive Officer
The TF1 Group’s powerful exposure, the exceptional showcase of a Rugby World Cup, coupled with the talented generation of players that make up the French national team, promise to offer French fans a unique moment of sport, emotion & cohesion in 2027.
Julien Millereux, TF1 Group Sports Director
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