Canal+ Consolidates Sub-Saharan Monopoly with Multi-Year World Rugby Rights Deal

Following its MultiChoice takeover, the French media giant centralizes African sports rights in Paris, locking in the 2027 and 2029 World Cups for SuperSport.

Jun 04, 2026

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French media conglomerate Canal+ Group has finalized a sweeping multi-year broadcast agreement with World Rugby, securing the exclusive live broadcasting rights for both the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cu…

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