# ITV to broadcast 2027 Rugby World Cup

ITV has been officially confirmed as the UK broadcaster for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The deal ensures free-to-air coverage of the tournament, which will be hosted in Australia. This secures wide access for rugby fans across the country.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/ckge2wv7jndo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:57:51 GMT