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The Engage Super League is the premier rugby league competition in the United Kingdom and Europe.
The 2010 season has seen a substantial rise in attendance and television interest. The season runs through October.
The new deal will enable millions around the world to watch Engage Super League and Co-operative Championship rugby league games in areas where previously no alternative broadcast arrangements existed.
The agreement expands the RFL’s relationship with One World Sports, which has exclusive US rights to a number of televised games in 2010.
Engage Super League matches are already distributed by 12 international broadcast partners to more than 40 countries worldwide and Paul Kimberley, the RFL’s Commercial Director, said the arrangement would open up the sport to new audiences around the world.
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“This new online partnership means that Engage Super League and The Co-operative Championships can now be watched from anywhere in the world - literally from Afghanistan to Zambia - and to more than 200 countries in between,” said Kimberley.
“Viewers worldwide will be able to view weekly rugby league game from the regular season and play-offs series, including the Engage Super League and Co-operative Championship Grand Finals.”
Fans can purchase individual game passes for $7.00 (US) each or a season pass for $29.95(US). In order to view the games, users will need a high-speed internet connection and the current version of Microsoft Windows Media Player.
Purchases can be made at www.OneWorldSports.tv in most international currencies via valid credit card.
Global Rugby League fans are encouraged to check throughout the Engage Super League season to see which teams will be playing in featured games.
“One World Sports has built a global infrastructure for the broadband delivery of live sports worldwide on a secure premium basis,” said Preston Bornman, President of One World Sports.
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“Rugby League fans worldwide will now have live access to this hugely popular and growing sport.
“’We have been working closely with the American National Rugby League (AMNRL) to expand the sport of rugby league in the US and elsewhere.
"By combing our distribution with their knowledge and passion for the sport, we believe we have developed a way to bring more people into this incredibly exciting game.”
The deal was brokered by media specialists IMG, which has a growing presence in rugby league worldwide.
Learn more about One World Sports by visiting www.oneworldsports.tv
