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Lisa Nandy urges deal to keep Rugby League World Cup on free-to-air TV

The Guardian Sport · 18 August 2026 at 21:10

Lisa Nandy urges deal to keep Rugby League World Cup on free-to-air TV

Premier Sports secure rights with BBC not bidding Nandy: ‘As a fan myself, I share fans’ disappointment’ The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has urged administrators to strike a deal to allow this autumn’s Rugby League World Cup to be shown on free-to-air broadcast after it was announced the event would be shown in the United Kingdom exclusively on subscription TV.

The BBC’s longstanding relationship with the sport has led to it consistently showing the Rugby League World Cup irrespective of where and when the tournament has been held.

But that tradition will seemingly end this autumn, after it was confirmed the broadcaster would not bid for the rights to show the event, which will be held in Australia.

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Lisa Nandy urges deal to keep Rugby League World Cup on free-to-air TV

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