France’s TOP 14 rugby league has signed 11 new broadcast partnerships and launched its first global streaming platform, TOP 14 Rugby TV.
The new broadcast deals,which cover more than 90 territories for the 2025/26 season,include partnerships with Premier Sports in the UK & Ireland,FloRugby and RugbyPass in the US,and ESPN across South America.
In addition, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) has launched TOP 14 Rugby TV, a worldwide streaming service powered by Two Circles’ StayLive technology. The platform will provide live and on-demand coverage in over 170 territories, including key rugby markets such as Australia and New Zealand.
Yann Roubert, LNR Chairman, said, “This international and digital expansion marks a pivotal moment for the TOP 14. Reaching fans in more than 90 countries reflects both the growing global appetite for our game and the outstanding commitment of our clubs,players and partners. The launch of TOP 14 Rugby TV is more than a new platform, it’s a bold step into a new digital era. It allows us too engage directly with fans around the world and to deliver premium access to the intensity, values and passion that define French professional rugby.”
Tobias Osmund, Group Executive Director, Two Circles, said, “We see a tremendous opportunity to grow the TOP 14’s global presence and set a new benchmark for rugby worldwide. At Two Circles we’re proud to support the LNR in this journey, both by securing new international broadcast partnerships and by powering the launch of the league’s first global streaming service, TOP 14 Rugby TV, via our StayLive technology.
“By leveraging our knowledge and insights about fans, we’re partnering with the LNR to grow audiences and revenues, demonstrating how insight-driven strategies can expand the reach and long-term impact of the sport.”
The Sports Investment Forum (SIF) has partnered with global sports video agency Story10 to enhance its international media presence.
The partnership will see Story10 provide media and communication support for SIF’s events, focusing on showcasing Saudi Arabia as a hub for sports investment. Story10 will create, produce, and distribute video content, including event news, highlights, and interviews with industry leaders, across its global network of 8,500 digital and social channels and 800 broadcasters.
the collaboration aims to position SIF as a key destination for investors, federations, and innovators, while amplifying its mission to drive knowledge exchange and business growth across the sector.Story10 was launched in 2021 by SNTV, a joint venture between The Associated Press and IMG.
James Dobbs, Managing Director of Story10’s parent company SNTV, said, “We’re delighted to partner with the Sports Investment forum to amplify its impact on a global stage. SIF has fast become a key meeting point for the international sports investment community, and through Story10’s global network and editorial expertise, we’ll help extend its reach and highlight Saudi arabia’s growing influence in shaping the next era of global sports investment.”
Ibrahim Al-Bakr, CEO of the Sports Investment Forum, added, “Our partnership with Story10 comes as part of the Forum’s efforts to expand its global presence and strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a pivotal hub within the international sports investment ecosystem. We believe that media is a key p