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Emirates and World Rugby partnership

Dubai

Emirates and World Rugby extend partnership through 2035 in landmark global deal

Written by Kath Young

Fri 28 Nov 2025Fri 28 Nov 2025

Emirates becomes World Rugby’s first Platinum Partner, reaffirming nearly four decades of support for the sport’s global growth

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Rugby World Cup 2035 UAE, Saudi, Qatar

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UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar eye joint 2035 Rugby World Cup bid: report

Written by Staff Writer

Sat 5 Apr 2025Sat 5 Apr 2025

UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar could present a joint bid for Rugby World Cup 2035 says regional sport chief

Matches will also be available to watch via World Rugby’s platforms.

BeIN Sports

Middle East broadcaster announced for Rugby World Cup 2019

Written by Gavin Gibbon

Tue 10 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

BeIN Sports secured broadcast rights just days away from tournament kick off in Japan

Emirates airline is one of Rugby World Cup's worldwide partners.

broadcast

Fears eased over Middle East blackout for Rugby World Cup 2019

Written by Gavin Gibbon

Tue 23 Jul 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

World Rugby confirms discussions are taking place with potential broadcast partners in the region