HONG KONG: Asia focused OTT platform RugbyPass has announced a landmark deal to provide exclusive coverage of the NatWest Six Nations across its 23 Asian territories.
The deal marks a significant milestone in the shift of major live rugby 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 Six 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 Six 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 at www.rugbypass.com/signup. Its 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, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
In addition to live coverage in Asia, global followers of the NatWest Six Nations can visit rugbypass.com for news, statistics, text commentary and original video analysis and highlights.
Six Nations Coverage
RugbyPass’ NatWest Six 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 Six Nations launch in London in January, through to the final game of the tournament in Cardiff on the 17th March, including:
Six Nations 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 Six Nation squads
Match day fan engagement videos from stadiums
Facebook live video Q&A with current & ex Internationals
Six Nations focused podcast and panel show
Six Nations Fantasy Rugby game
Highlight clips and montage videos for select Asian markets
