Spanish Rugby Federation Partners with Movistar+ for Broadcasts

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* Movistar secures rugby rights: Movistar+, the streaming service of⁣ Spanish pay-TV broadcaster Movistar ⁣(owned⁤ by Telefonica), has acquired the rights to air top Spanish rugby competitions for the next three years (through the ⁢2027-28 season).
* Competitions included:

⁣* Division de ⁤Honor (Men’s): One first-pick game per matchday,‍ plus quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.
‍*⁢ Liga Iberdrola (Women’s): One first-pick match per matchday, plus ‍semi-final and final.
* Copa del rey: Semi-final and final only.
* expanded ⁢rugby Coverage: This deal adds⁢ to Movistar’s already extensive rugby portfolio, which includes Top 14 ‍(France), Premiership Rugby (England), Super⁤ Rugby Pacific, Rugby World Cup, Six Nations, Rugby Championship, and champions cup.
* Benefits for Spanish Rugby: The FER (Spanish Rugby Federation) believes ⁢this partnership will significantly increase the visibility of domestic rugby, benefiting sponsors and promoting the sport ⁤within ⁢Spain.
* World Cup Bid: The agreement coincides with the FER’s efforts to bid for hosting the men’s 2035 Rugby World ⁣Cup. Thay have already ⁤expressed‍ interest and met with World Rugby.
* Facility improvements: The FER is also working on improving facilities to meet the requirements for hosting a ⁢major event like the Rugby World Cup.