RugbyPass secures exclusive multi-year Natwest 6 Nations rights deal 

RugbyPass, the home of live rugby in Asia, has today announced a landmark deal to provide exclusive coverage of the NatWest 6 Nations across 23 territories. The deal, following an agreement with international sports media rights agency MP & Silva, marks a significant milestone in the shift of major live rugby coverage away from terrestrial TV to “over-the-top” digital distribution and further enhances RugbyPass’ line-up which already includes Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship, Aviva Premiership, European Champions Cup, Top 14, Pro 14 and more.

The deal kicks off on 3 February with Wales v Scotland from Cardiff and includes live and on-demand access to every NatWest 6 Nations match. The availability of time-shifted viewing across any connected device will enable fans to watch their favourite teams live, delayed or as condensed highlights.

"This new partnership with the NatWest 6 Nations ensures that rugby fans across Asia can continue to watch all the best live rugby action live and on-demand through a single account” said Tim Martin, founder and CEO of RugbyPass.

RugbyPass offers fans weekly, monthly or annual subscription options online Here. Fans can access a calendar with all the Championship games and kick off times in their local timezones here: Natwest 6 Nations Calendar

In addition to live coverage of the Championship and Super Rugby in select markets, global followers of the NatWest 6 Nations can visit rugbypass.com for news, statistics, text commentary and original video analysis and highlights.

Natwest 6 Nations Coverage

RugbyPass’ NatWest 6 Nations coverage will be amongst the most comprehensive of anywhere in the world. The RugbyPass content team will be supported by a host of ex-internationals and some of the most respected journalists in Northern Hemisphere rugby, including:

• Ex-Internationals: Jim Hamilton (Scotland), Andy Goode (England) and a host of guests including current & ex-internationals.
• RugbyPass Journalists & Contributors: Alex Shaw, Nathaniel Cope, Graham Jenkins, Chris Jones & James Harrington.

Through rugbypass.com and its accompanying social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), RugbyPass will cover the official Championship launch in London in January, through to the final game of the tournament in Cardiff on the 17^th March, including:

• Championship previews, reports, editorial and op-ed
• Breaking news, team announcements and player ratings
• Live online match centres for all games with text commentary, stats and social
• Pre and post-match press conference videos
• Player & coach interviews from all Championship squads
• Match day fan engagement videos from stadiums
• Facebook live video Q&A with current & ex Internationals
• Championship focused podcast and panel show
• Highlight clips and montage videos for select Asian markets

About RugbyPass

RugbyPass is the World’s largest digital rugby network, combining live OTT broadcasting with unique and engaging video and print content for Rugby fans around the globe.

Across 23 countries in Asia, RugbyPass broadcasts live Rugby content including SANZAAR, 6 Nations and Autumn International matches through an internet OTT streaming subscription platform.

RugbyPass.com, and its affiliated RugbyPass network of sites, is the largest independent Rugby audience network in the world, producing and distributing a variety of content including written articles, long and short form videos, shows, podcasts, stats, fantasy and global team rankings.

For media enquiries, contact Richard North, Richard@rugbypass.com

For general enquiries, email contact@rugbypass.com

RugbyPass live streaming service is available in the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.