RTÉ scores big win with 2011 World Cup coverage deal

RTÉ chiefs have expressed delight at securing the broadcast rights to next year’s Rugby World Cup.

The station, which lost out to TV3 in the bidding war four years ago, inked a comprehensive agreement which covers television, radio and online broadcasts.

The TV coverage includes the live broadcast of 13 key matches, including all of Ireland’s Pool matches, the final, the bronze final, both semi-finals, all four quarter-finals and the opening match, all of which will also be simulcast and available for catch-up on RTÉ.ie. In addition, all of Ireland’s games will be broadcast exclusively live on RTÉ Radio.