Singapore- Eurosport has announced a new agreement to expand its rights to show the upcoming Six Nations Championship, the premier international rugby union competition in the northern hemisphere, to fans across Asia. The Asia-wide agreement for the 2017 Championship includes a range of exclusive rights and new territories, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, bringing the tournament to more fans on more screens than ever before.

The agreement provides Eurosport with exclusive live and delayed coverage of the Championships, including highlights, across multi-platforms. Coverage can also be made available across Discovery’s wider portfolio, such as through premium rugby channel Setanta Sports Asia, and digital content platform Rugby Pass that reaches passionate rugby fans across 23 Asian markets.