French Broadcasters In RWC 2015 Rights Agreement

French broadcasters TF1 and Canal Plus have reportedly agreed on a shared television rights deal for the 2015 Rugby World Cup later this year. Reuters are reporting that free channel TF1 will sub-license the rights to 27 of the 48 matches to pay-TV network Canal Plus. All games involving France, plus the two semi finals and the final, will be shown on TF1. Reports suggest that the channel auctioned the rights to the additional games, with Canal Plus beating Qatar-owned channel BeIN Sports with a €20 million bid. As part of the agreement, Canal Plus will also show a special programme about the …