Rugby World Cup on Setanta

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 7/17/2007 11:25:00 AM

Setanta Sports North America is the exclusive live broadband broadcaster of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, which kicks off from France September 7. Fans can pre-order Setanta’s broadband "Tournament Ticket," featuring all 48 matches live, for $119.99. The package also offers interviews, classic footage, and behind-the-scenes material.

"We are thrilled to be able to offer rugby fans across North America the only live online presentation of the entire Rugby World Cup, from the first kick to the presentation of the coveted Webb Ellis Cup," said Setanta Sports North America CEO Roger Hall. "Rugby enthusiasts can now watch the matches of their choice at their convenience."

Fans also have the option of a Web packagefrom MediaZone for $49.99 that shows all matches on 24-hour delay.

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What on earth possessed you to have two Irish commentators for the semi-final game between France and England? Their bias was obvious from the outset and became increasingly intense at the game progessed. In their comments about the English victory,they were downright insulting, displaying a level of ignorance and national prejudice I have never before encountered in over sixty years of playing a watching sport. Then, to cap it all,they introduced another voice to support their cause - an Aussie who, without further analysis, agreed with everything - Good on Yer Mate!

Gerry Fewster - 10/13/2007 6:54:00 PM EDT

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