How to watch the Rugby League World Cup in Japan
Rugby league’s showpiece event, the quadrennial men’s and women’s World Cup tournaments, kicked off on Thursday and Friday respectively and can be seen live in Japan on Premier Sports Asia.
The men’s competition launched with a thrilling clash between the Kangaroos and Kiwis with the hosts securing a last-gasp 24-22 win in front of 41,255 fans in Sydney.
Australia’s dream start also extended to the women’s competition on Friday as the Jillaroos powered past Samoa with a 40-0 blitz in the same city.
Premier Sports, which has the rights to Japan Rugby League One in Great Britain and Ireland, is showing all 53 games and is offering a RLWC26 Pass for $25.
The official broadcasting partner of RLWC26 is airing the men’s women’s and wheelchair competitions on Premier Sports Player in 129 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Coverage runs through to 15 November for the tournament which is being staged in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
International Rugby League (IRL) Secretary General Danny Kazandjian said: “It was very important that rugby league fans all around the world have the opportunity to watch the Rugby League World Cup and we are pleased to extend our partnership with Premier Sport to provide that service.”
Richard Webb, Premier Sports' Director of Operations, said: "We're delighted to use our Premier Sports Player platform to bring the Rugby League World Cup to fans in 129 more countries. Rugby league has a passionate following well beyond its heartlands, and we want to make sure supporters in every corner of the globe don't miss a moment of the sport's biggest tournament."
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