(World Rugby Release)—World Rugby has announced an exclusive, multi-year, multi-platform rights agreement with CBS Sports for Paramount+ to become the U.S. home for all men’s and women’s World Rugby events through 2029, including the next three Rugby World Cups and all USA national team matches. Under the agreement, Paramount+ will stream every match live with select matches airing on CBS and CBS Sports Network.
As the nationwide destination for World Rugby competitions, Paramount+ will stream CBS Sports’ exclusive live coverage of the Women’s Rugby World Cups in 2025 and 2029, the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027 and premium annual competitions, including the HSBC SVNS, WXV, Pacific Nations Cup, Pacific Four Series and Men’s U20 World Championship.
All USA Men’s and Women’s National Team matches are also included in an extensive deal that will serve fans in the U.S. with more rugby content than ever before. On July 19, CBS Sports will televise a doubleheader involving both USA national teams, airing on the CBS Television Network and CBS Sports Network. Both matches will stream live on Paramount. On May 23, the USA women’s team will play New Zealand at 11:30 PM ET in a match exclusively on CBS Sports Network.
The comprehensive partnership represents a transformative launchpad for the sport, offering American audiences unprecedented access to world-class rugby across linear and streaming platforms, and it underscores World Rugby’s strategic ambition to grow the game in the United States, which will host Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2033. Fans will now have a frictionless entry point to discover, watch, follow and fall in love with rugby.
World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: "Today’s announcement is a generational moment for rugby in the United States. This landmark partnership with CBS Sports and Paramount+ is tangible proof of our commitment to grow the game by connecting great rugby with sports fans wherever they are.
