Rugby fans can get excited for the quadrennial Rugby World Cup 2023, with StarHub streaming all 48 exhilarating matches from 8 September to 28 October 2023.
New and existing Sports+ customers need not pay a single cent more to enjoy the competition. With a Sports+ Pass ($25.22/month with a two-year contract), they will have complete access to the Rugby World Cup 2023, as well as non-stop sporting action to a diverse mix of sports programmes, such as Formula 1, NBA, BWF, UFC, and more.
StarHub customers will be able to catch the matches at home or on the go, via the StarHub TV+ box or TV+ app, ensuring they can relish the games at their convenience.
All matches will be broadcasted on beIN SPORTS RUGBY on StarHub channel (Ch 212), with special pre-event programmes available from 1 September. Customers can also look forward to 24/7 programming for round-the-clock rugby action, ‘live’ games and repeat telecasts, and daily highlights to re-live exciting moments.
“At StarHub, we strongly believe that sports is for all, and we are sparing no effort to bring top-tier sports programmes to our Sports+ customers at affordable prices,” said Andrew Tan, Head, Content, Consumer Business Group, StarHub. “We listen closely to customer feedback and bring in content that they wish to see. In response to the Rugby World Cup 2019 being met with much acclaim, we decided to broadcast the event again now that it has come around four years on. With that, rugby fans in Singapore can get ready for a thrilling global rugby event, and cheer on their favourite teams anytime, anywhere – from the comfort of their homes to commuting on public transport.”
Additionally, Sports+ customers can access the beIN SPORTS CONNECT app for free. With that, customers can catch up on all 48 matches anytime and anywhere, ensuring that they won’t miss a moment of the action, whether it’s reliving a thrilling match or staying up-to-date with the latest tournament highlights.
Held in France, the Rugby World Cup 2023 marks 200 years since the invention of rugby. 20 teams, including defending champions South Africa and world number one Ireland, will be taking part in the tournament which will span seven weeks. The opening match will see France against New Zealand at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on 9 September, while the final will take place at the iconic Stade de France on 28 October.