Universal Sports expands rugby coverage in 2011!

from USA Rugby:

Dear USA Rugby Member,

We’re very excited about the 2011 Rugby season and the marquee events and championship competition we have on tap. As part of the effort to grow the media coverage, participation, and general awareness of our sport, we have partnered with Universal Sports Network, who hold the U.S. broadcast rights for several of our competitions and share our enthusiasm for increasing the exposure and advancement of our sport. Universal Sports has another great year of Rugby programming lined up in 2011, including the following coverage:

Total Rugby
(38 weekly episodes) – February 11 – October 28

HSBC Sevens World Series
February 5 – May 29

Collegiate Rugby 7’s
June 4 – 5

Churchill Cup
June 15 – 16 & 18

USA Men’s Eagles
USA vs. Canada – August 6 & 13
USA vs. Japan – August 20

World Cup
September 9 – October 21
*Programming schedule subject to change, check http://www.universalsports.com for updates

If you have DirecTV, AT&T U-verse, or Dish Network as your TV provider, then you don’t currently have Universal Sports on your channel lineup. Click the link below to let them know you want Universal Sports NOW!

If you have a TV provider other than DirecTV, AT&T U-verse, or Dish Network, click the link below to find Universal Sports on your channel lineup.

Thank you for your continued support of the sport of Rugby. It is athletes like you that make our sport what it is. Best of luck in 2011 and we’ll see you on the pitch!

Best,
USA Rugby