{"id":5508,"date":"2019-08-08T10:35:34","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T14:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvasia\/bein-asia-lands-rugby-world-cup-rights\/"},"modified":"2019-08-08T11:33:26","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T15:33:26","slug":"bein-asia-lands-rugby-world-cup-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvasia\/bein-asia-lands-rugby-world-cup-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"beIN Asia Lands Rugby World Cup Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>beIN Asia Pacific has acquired the exclusive rights to the Rugby World Cup 2019 in several markets in the region, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<p>The deal for this year&#8217;s event, set to be held in Japan, also covers Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. All 48 matches will run on a dedicated channel, beIN Sports Rugby, and will be available on the beIN Sports Connect streaming app. The new channel will be carried on partner pay-TV operators from September 6 to November 10.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The rugby fanbase in Asia has grown considerably since the last Rugby World Cup,&#8221; said Mike Kerr, managing director of beIN Asia Pacific. &#8220;With the tournament set in Asia for the very first time, it will be an amazing spectacle and a game-changer for the sport. We are incredibly excited to be a part of this momentous event and are committed to bringing high-quality coverage and enhancing fans\u2019 experience across beIN\u2019s multiple touchpoints.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sir Bill Beaumont, World Rugby Chairman, added: \u201cWe are delighted to be welcoming beIN Asia Pacific to the Rugby World Cup 2019 rights-holding broadcast family. As home region for the tournament, Asia is a very important market for rugby participation and fanbase growth and we are excited about the comprehensive platform that will be provided by beIN, a passionate leader in sport\u2019s broadcasting. 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