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RugbyPass announces exclusive Heineken Cup 2018/19 and Pro14 rights in Australia

By RugbyPass

RugbyPass, the home of live rugby in Asia, has announced a landmark deal to provide exclusive coverage of the 2018/19 Heineken Cup and Pro14 in Australia. The deal marks a significant milestone in the shift of major live rugby coverage 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, June & November Internationals, Pro 14 and more across 23 nations in Asia.

The deal kicks off on 12th October with the first round of matches and includes live and on-demand access to every Heineken Cup and Pro14 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.

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“This new partnership with the Heineken Cup and Pro14 ensures that rugby fans in Australia can now watch all the action live and on-demand from Europe’s premier rugby competitions” said Tim Martin, founder and CEO of RugbyPass.

In addition to live coverage of the competitions, global followers of the Heineken Cup and Pro14 can visit rugbypass.com for news, statistics, text commentary and original video analysis and highlights.

Heineken Cup and Pro14 Coverage

RugbyPass’ coverage of the competitions 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:

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  • Ex-Internationals: Jim Hamilton (Scotland), Andy Goode (England), Ali Williams (New Zealand) 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 provide extensive coverage in addition to live streaming the matches, including:

  • Previews, reports, editorial and opinion
  • 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 tournament squads
  • Match day fan engagement videos from stadiums
  • Facebook live video Q&A with current & ex Internationals
  • Championship focused podcast and panel show
  • Highlight clips and montage videos

About RugbyPass

RugbyPass is the World’s largest digital rugby network, combining live OTT broadcasting with unique and engaging video and print content for Rugby fans around the globe.

Across 23 countries in Asia, and now the exclusive rightsholder for Heineken Cup rugby in Australia, RugbyPass broadcasts live Rugby content including SANZAAR, 6 Nations and Autumn International matches though an internet OTT streaming subscription platform.

RugbyPass.com, and its affiliated RugbyPass network of sites, is the largest independent Rugby audience network in the world, producing and distributing a variety of content including written articles, long and short form videos, shows, podcasts, stats, fantasy and global team rankings.

Catch every minute of the PRO14 and Heineken Champions Cup plus the European Challenge Cup from the knockout stages onward, live and on demand, exclusively on RugbyPass.com. Sign up here.

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Jake White: Are modern rugby players actually better?

Of the rugby I’ve born witness to in my lifetime - 1990 to date - I recognize great players throughout those years. But I have no doubt the game and the players are on average better today. So I doubt going back further is going to prove me wrong. The technical components of the game, set pieces, scrums, kicks, kicks at goal. And in general tactics employed are far more efficient, accurate and polished. Professional athletes that have invested countless hours on being accurate. There is one nation though that may be fairly competitive in any era - and that for me is the all blacks. And New Zealand players in general. NZ produces startling athletes who have fantastic ball skills. And then the odd phenomenon like Lomu. Mcaw. Carter. Better than comparing players and teams across eras - I’ve often had this thought - that it would be very interesting to have a version of the game that is closer to its original form. What would the game look like today if the rules were rolled back. Not rules that promote safety obviously - but rules like: - a try being worth 1 point and conversion 2 points. Hence the term “try”. Earning a try at goals. Would we see more attacking play? - no lifting in the lineouts. - rucks and break down laws in general. They looked like wrestling matches in bygone eras. I wonder what a game applying 1995 rules would look like with modern players. It may be a daft exercise, but it would make for an interesting spectacle celebrating “purer” forms of the game that roll back the rules dramatically. I’d love to see an exhibition match like that.

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