Premier Sports: OTT platform with Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup in 22 Asian territories

Premier Sports has acquired the broadcasting rights to the 2020 Autumn Nations Cup and the 2021 Guinness Six Nations tournament for 22 Asian territories (see list below), according to the British pay-TV group on 21/10/2020. Premier Sports will also broadcast the remaining matches of the 2020 Six Nations, postponed due to Covid-19, via its OTT platform "Premier Sports Asia" which was launched for the occasion.

"The new service is available on multiple platforms in up to 1080p at 50 fps (frames per second) including iOS, Android and Desktop with the app supporting casting to some Smart TVs, Fire TV, Apple TV and Chromecast. As well as live streaming, the service also features a full video on demand service. Prices will begin at just $19.99 (€16.70) per week or $9.99 (€8.30) per month if you choose a 6 month pass at $59.99 (€50.70)," said Premier Sports.

Six Nations Rugby launched the "Autumn Nations Cup", a new tournament played between 13/11 and 06/12/2020 featuring eight teams (Six Nations countries, Georgia and Fiji), on 10/09/2020. The new tournament replaces the November…