URC.tv Relaunches with Smart TV Apps, New Features and Better Value for Fans
URC TV
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship has confirmed that URC.tv will relaunch for the 2025/26 season on a brand-new platform powered by Eluvio, bringing fans a faster, smoother, and more immersive rugby experience.
For the first time, supporters will be able to stream every Vodacom URC game directly through Smart TV apps, ensuring that every try, tackle, and big match moment can be enjoyed on the biggest screen at home.
What’s New for Fans
The upgraded platform delivers several new features designed to put fans in complete control of how they watch rugby:
- Smart TV apps available on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung, and Google Play Store
- Faster, more reliable streaming with enhanced video quality
- Split-screen viewing to watch two live matches simultaneously
- Picture-in-picture functionality to follow highlights while the action continues
- Secure account management with simplified subscription control
- Better value in Ireland with a new €40 annual pass (down from €60)
More Rugby, More Ways to Watch
URC.tv will continue to offer complete coverage of all 151 matches each season, plus:
- Full-match replays on demand
- Extended highlights and condensed “Vodacom URC in 60” match series
- Access to archived classics and rugby documentaries, including Chasing the Sun
- English commentary on every game
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android, with casting to TV
In the Republic of Ireland, matches selected for live broadcast by Premier Sports will be available as full replays on URC.tv 90 minutes after the final whistle.
Powered by Eluvio
The relaunched service will be powered by Eluvio’s award-winning Content Fabric technology, which also underpins EPCR.tv. Together, URC.tv and EPCR.tv will deliver more than 280 live matches across 90+ countries, ensuring fans worldwide enjoy a world-class viewing experience.
A Truly Global League
From Dublin to Durban, Parma to Pretoria, the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is one of rugby’s most competitive and diverse competitions. The relaunch of URC.tv ensures fans around the world can follow the drama live, on demand, and on the device of their choice.
Subscriptions for round passes and season passes are now available at URC.tv.