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Rugby

Explore opportunities with Rugby

Connect your brand with rugby's global audience, from the Rugby World Cup to top leagues like the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship. Whether you're targeting elite performance, grassroots participation, or community-driven markets, our team can help you find the right partnerships to match your goals. Leave your details to get started.

Advertising Impacts you can expect

800

million

Global TV Viewership

Across major rugby competitions

880

million+

Rugby World Cup Audience

Estimated global viewership benchmark

10

billion USD

Annual Club & League Revenues

Top leagues combined

10

million

Active Global Players

Union and league, all age groups

128

nations

World Rugby Member Countries

Growing global participation

Advertise in one of the world's fastest-growing global sports. From powerhouse competitions like Premiership Rugby and Top 14 to international spectacles like the Rugby World Cup, rugby delivers a premium audience defined by loyalty, tradition, and global reach.

Explore club partnerships, stadium branding, and kit sponsorships that place your brand at the heart of a sport watched by hundreds of millions of passionate fans.

Advertising Opportunities

Rugby Perimeter LED Boards in Rugby Advertising advertising opportunity

Perimeter LED Boards in Rugby Advertising

Perimeter LED boards are a simple and effective way to advertise in rugby. They sit around the pitch and keep your brand visible throughout the match, reaching both fans in the stadium and those watching on TV at major competitions like the Rugby World Cup and Premiership Rugby.

They also help your brand stand out during key moments like tries, conversions, and replays, when fans are most engaged.

Check out the individual tournament pages for pricing details.

Rugby Kit Sponsorship advertising opportunity

Kit Sponsorship

Kit sponsorship is one of the most powerful ways to build long-term brand recognition in rugby. Your logo appears on players' jerseys, across stadiums, broadcasts, and digital platforms with strong fan loyalty in leagues like the Top 14.

This creates lasting emotional connections and consistent exposure throughout the season.

Check out the individual tournament pages for pricing details.

Rugby Stadium Naming Rights & Branding advertising opportunity

Stadium Naming Rights & Branding

Stadium branding gives your business a permanent presence at the heart of rugby action. From naming rights to in-stadium signage, your brand is seen by live audiences and millions watching worldwide.

This premium placement reinforces brand credibility while delivering repeated, high-visibility impressions.

Check out the individual tournament pages for pricing details.

Rugby Digital & Broadcast Sponsorships advertising opportunity

Digital & Broadcast Sponsorships

Rugby has a fast-growing online audience, giving brands new ways to reach fans. You can sponsor match highlights, live streams, and social media posts linked to events.

These options help you reach the right audience, engage with fans directly, and track results clearly across digital platforms.

Check out the individual tournament pages for pricing details.

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