TNT Sports to deliver unrivalled coverage of 2023-24 Gallagher Premiership rugby season
ByTNT Sports
Published 11/10/2023 at 12:56 GMT+1
Viewers will be treated to a feast of rugby union this season on TNT Sports with a brand-new season of live match action and a host of new rugby programming across each Gallagher Premiership Rugby weekend from Friday to Sunday, each offering its own unique editorial approach. discovery+ is the streaming home of TNT Sports
TNT Sports to deliver unrivalled coverage of 2023-24 Gallagher Premiership rugby season
Image credit: Eurosport
Fans will have a new viewing destination as TNT Sports launches its domestic rugby coverage promising an immersive broadcast experience.
discovery+ will be the new streaming home for Premiership Rugby - with live coverage, full match replays and extended highlights, plus live in-play timeline markers available so fans can choose to re-live key moments again and again.
TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2023/24 Premiership Rugby season will be produced by the award-winning production company, Buzz 16.
Scott Young, SVP Content and Production, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe said: “We are incredibly excited to be entering a new era of rugby coverage on TNT Sports, broadcasting one of the most compelling and entertaining domestic competitions in world sport.
“Our aim throughout the season will be to navigate a complete storytelling journey to enthuse new audiences and embrace the existing loyal fans – whether that be through innovations, on-screen talent or interaction with viewers.
"In partnership with Buzz 16, we plan to deliver bold and creative content which will capture the imagination of rugby’s extremely passionate following through a fresh-thinking editorial approach.
“As a broadcaster of premium sport, the objective is to elevate this fantastic competition to new heights, showcasing the high-level production values we always deliver to sports fans.”
Duncan East, Managing Director, Buzz 16, said: “Producing live Premiership Rugby for TNT Sports is beyond exciting, and our team can’t wait for the season to kick-off.
“Further extending our brilliant partnership with TNT, together we’re looking to bring a fresh energy to the coverage, to excite not only the die-hard fans but bring new audiences along for the ride.”
TNT Sports: The destination for fans of domestic rugby in England
The Gallagher Premiership Rugby season kicks off with the Bristol Bears entertaining the Leicester Tigers on Friday (13 October), live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ from 7pm. Coverage will be fronted pitch-side by new presenter Orla Chennaoui. A 45-minute build-up will also provide a comprehensive preview of the weekend’s upcoming fixtures.
Saturday’s action, presented by Craig Doyle, will go live on linear television following the conclusion of TNT Sports’ live Premier League fixture (on non-international football weekends). A short, sharp build-up will ensure back-to-back live premium sport is promptly delivered to fans craving their Saturday afternoon rugby experience.
Sunday’s live coverage will include a 30-minute build-up, complemented by ‘The Rugby Review’ - a new 45-minute analysis and opinion show that will air at the conclusion of the live fixture. An all-encompassing fan-first show will offer the opportunity for in-depth analysis and opinion from professionals and fans alike, coupled with interactive polls, so fans can feel immersed and demonstrate their passion and knowledge of the game.
Unmatched innovation, access and analysis
Some of the biggest names in rugby will feature in live coverage offering expert analysis and insight to fans watching on TNT Sports’ platforms.
Regular faces such as Ugo Monye, Lawrence Dallaglio, Emily Scarratt, Austin Healey and Ben Kay will give their thoughts throughout the season. Orla Chennaoui, meanwhile, joins as a new lead presenter with 2020 Premiership Rugby winner, Stuart Hogg, and former Leicester Tigers winger and England international, Chris Ashton, new additions for this season.
Working in collaboration with Premiership Rugby and Buzz16, new innovations and greater access will play a central role in delivering content to both educate and entertain TNT Sports’ audiences taking them closer to the action.
New broadcast innovations for the new season that TNT Sports viewers will be able to enjoy throughout the season are set to include:
- Changing room and in-play substitute interviews
- Real-time highlight clips from simultaneous live fixtures
- Mic’d up player warm-ups
- Cutting-edge multi-cam set-up
- BatCam, WireCam and CineCam functionality to deliver further perspectives and viewpoints
'Pride on the Pitch' - Exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary
Produced by Buzz16 for TNT Sports, this 60-minute fly-on-the-wall documentary follows the highs and lows of Bristol Bisons - one of the world’s first inclusive and queer friendly rugby teams - on their quest to climb the league ladder, whilst experiencing the day-to-day lives of a selection of players and club operations.
Boasting a 60+ strong membership, the Bristol Bisons welcome players, supporters, and coaches of all backgrounds, sexualities, and abilities. A club that has trailblazers and inspiring characters in its ranks delivers a unique and fun-filled story sure to appeal to sports fans up and down the country.
The documentary premieres Friday October 13th on TNT Sports 1 at 10pm
Opening weekend coverage on TNT Sports and discovery+
Friday, October 13 - Bristol v Leicester
- On-air: 7.00pm on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
- Presenter: Orla Chennaoui
- Guests: Ugo Monye and Stuart Hogg
- Reporter: Martin Bayfield
- Lead Commentator: Ali Eykyn
- Co-Commentators: Chris Ashton and David Flatman
Saturday, October 14 - Exeter v Saracens
- On-air: 1.00pm on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
- Presenter: Ugo Monye
- Guests: Andy Goode and Tom Shanklin
- Reporter: Jenny Drummond
- Lead Commentator: Nick Heath
- Co-Commentators: Jackson Wray and Tom Shankli
- In-play simultaneous match highlights from Bath v Newcastle and Gloucester v Harlequins
Sunday, October 15 - Sale v Northampton
- On-air: 1.00pm on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
- Presenter: Craig Doyle
- Guests: Tom May, Katy Daley-McLean and Emily Scarratt
- Reporter: Martin Bayfield
- Lead Commentator: Ali Eykyn
- Co-Commentators: Emily Scarratt and Tom May
- The Rugby Review: A round-up with analysis of the weekend’s matches. Available on-demand as a stand-alone programme
- - -
TNT Sports presents the premium live sports rights previously carried by BT Sport including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, MotoGP, Cricket, UFC, Boxing and WWE. The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination. You can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media
Related Topics
Share this article
Advertisement
Advertisement