Sport | Broadcast headache: SABC misses out on Rugby World Cup sub-licensing rights

Sport | Broadcast headache: SABC misses out on Rugby World Cup sub-licensing rights
  • SuperSport and SABC fail to reach agreement for 2src23 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights.
  • SuperSport made multiple proposals, but SABC declined all of them.
  • Concerns arise over limited public access to the tournament, leaving fans uncertain about coverage.
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In a disappointing turn of events for sports enthusiasts across South Africa, SuperSport has announced its failure to reach an agreement with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) for the sub-licensing of broadcast rights to the highly anticipated 2src23 Rugby World Cup.

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Despite months of negotiations and various proposals put forth by SuperSport, the two parties have been unable to find common ground with the global spectacle set to kick-off next week Friday, 8 September as the Springboks set to defend their world t

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