MultiChoice and the SABC have reached a last-minute agreement over rights to broadcast Rugby World Cup games.
afternoon, the SABC and SuperSport – a subsidiary of Multichoice Group – were unable to agree on licensing terms for this year’sAudiences looking forward to watching blow by blow 2023 Rugby World Cup matches on SABC were left with little option except subscribing to DStv to watch the tournament.
“We are pleased to have reached an arrangement with the SABC in the spirit of cooperation,” said MultiChoice South Africa CEO Marc Jury.
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