Scottish Rugby secure BBC deal
November 4, 2010 · 0 Comments
Scottish Rugby has secured a new deal with the BBC which will broadcast all of Scotland’s Autumn Tests later this month. The matches pitting Scotland, currently ranked seventh in the world, against the world’s top and third-ranked countries, New Zealand and South Africa, and the hard-hitting Pacific islanders from Samoa, will be available on TV, radio, online, HD and i-Player through the BBC.
Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive Gordon McKie said: “We very much welcome this new deal with the BBC and we are sure supporters of the Scotland team unable to travel to Murrayfield or Pittodrie in person to enjoy the very special atmosphere of Test match rugby will be delighted that they will be able to follow the progress of our resurgent team under the direction of Andy Robinson.”
The BBC has also concluded Autumn coverage contracts with Ireland and Wales, plus Autumn Test highlights with the RFU.
Philip Bernie, Head of TV Sport, BBC Sport, said: “We are delighted to have renewed our partnership with the WRU, IRFU and SRU to cover their annual autumn international fixtures live and with the RFU to show highlights of their matches.
“The autumn internationals continue to grow in intensity and importance as the home nations test themselves against the best of the southern hemisphere and take stock ahead of the forthcoming Six Nations Championship. We value the ongoing relationships we have with the home unions and look forward to continuing to bring top-class rugby to our audiences.”
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