Artificial Intelligence
Using AI to spare the referee’s (and broadcaster’s) blushes
Gonzalo Zarza, chief data officer at Sportian, explains how artificial intelligence (AI) could help with compliance during live events
rugby
Live Production
Case study: Converting data to enhance Six Nations coverage
Smart ball tracking, live graphics production and data-gathering technologies combine to add deeper insights and enhanced fan engagement to match broadcasts
Live Production
Rugby European Championship tackles connectivity with Dejero
Production company Quality has employed six Dejero EnGo video mobile transmitters across eight European cities to transmit live feeds from six cameras at each...
Live Production
Canon named official imaging supplier for Rugby World Cup 2023
Canon will provide support across its products and solutions, including cameras, lenses, video camcorders, and network cameras
Media Consumption
BT Sport delivers UK’s first live 8K top-tier sport broadcast into the home
The Premiership Rugby match between Saracens v Bristol Bears on 26th March was produced entirely remotely
Live Production
EE, BT Sport “re-imagine” sports viewing with help from 5G
Companies unveil new prototypes for use on rugby, boxing, MotoGP, the arts, and football
Audio
BBC R&D trials immersive Six Nations audio
Trial enables viewers to turn phones, tablets and laptops into extra speakers in order to surround themselves in the sounds of the game
Business
Amazon set to try for Six Nations broadcast rights
Streamer expected to join Sky, BBC and ITV in the tender process for the next round of broadcasting rights
Production & Post
Amazon tries to convert Autumn Nations rugby audiences with PostCam innovation
PostCAM will feature eight custom cameras installed at Twickenham for all of England's home matches.
Business
Amazon confirms rugby international rights deal
First time Amazon has won rights to broadcast rugby union
Business
Is Amazon trying to score rugby international rights?
Streamer reportedly considering bidding for the Eight Nations tournament
Business
Could this be the last Six Nations on free-to-air TV?
Sky is reportedly planning to outbid current holders BBC and ITV
TVBEverywhere
AWS to convert live data into rugby insights
Six Nations introduces new real-time stats for 2020 Championship
TVBEverywhere
Rugby final was “most watched TV moment of 2019”
79 per cent of TV viewers on Saturday morning were watching the match
Production & Post
Anna Valley provides ‘window on the world’ for ITV’s Rugby World Cup coverage
Studio combines live-action, augmented reality and mixed reality
Media Delivery
Canal Plus converts Rugby World Cup coverage into 4K
Content available via pop-up channel
Production & Post
Canon to bring 3D replays to Rugby World Cup
Fans will be able to watch angles not seen via traditional cameras
Live Production
BT Sport demonstrates live 8K broadcast
Purpose was to 'demonstrate BT Sport's capabilities and where that a broadcaster creatively
Production & Post
NHK tries 8K for Rugby World Cup
Content will be available to other broadcasters in UHD/4K
TVBEverywhere
Blackbird selected for clips and highlights of new rugby competition
Blackbird will be used to clip, edit and publish highlights during matches
TVBEverywhere
Guinness PRO14 launches own OTT platform
PRO14 TV allows fans to watch the Guinness PRO14 Finals Series live
Content
Channel 4 to broadcast Welsh Rugby World Cup warm-up matches
Wales take on England on 17th August and Ireland on 31st August
Business
TF1 to exclusively broadcast Rugby World Cup in France
Reportedly invested €45-50 million for Rugby World Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup rights
Business
Six Nations in talks to pool broadcasting rights
Proposal is based on the Premier League model
Business
NEP Connect wins Premier Sports contract
Will provide fibre connectivity for Guinness PRO14 rugby
Business
Ofcom opens consultation over Six Nations Rugby
Ofcom has published a consultation on a request from the BBC and ITV to broadcast live, exclusive coverage of the Six Nations for the next four...
Business
ITV signs seven-year deal with World Rugby
Deal gives broadcaster exclusive rights to both the men and women's Rugby World Cups until 2023.
Business
Intel acquires VR startup Voke
Intel has completed its acquisition of virtual reality startup Voke as it looks to expand into immersive sports. Voke, founded in 2004, is based...
Business
TV3 wins Irish rights to Rugby World Cup 2015
Irish broadcaster will show all 48 live games bolstered by a TV, digital and mobile highlights package.