Media Alert 14 September 2015 FOX SPORTS’ DEDICATED RUGBY CHANNEL SWITCHES ON TONIGHT (MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER), FOX SPORTS 502 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 – TOO BIG TO MISS With only four days until the Rugby World Cup 2015 begins, FOX SPORTS will launch a dedicated 24/7 Rugby channel from 6.30pm EST tonight (Monday 14 September). As Australia prepares to turn green and gold, FOX SPORTS 502 will become the home of the RWC 2015 featuring its unrivalled offering as the only Australian broadcaster delivering LIVE coverage of all 48 matches, in HIGH DEFINITION and ad-break free. FOX SPORTS’ LIVE coverage will be complemented with the best pre and post-game coverage on select games, a slate of entertainment shows (World Cup Weekly, Mondays at 8.30pm; Rugby HQ, Fridays at 7.30pm; Rooftop Rugby, Saturdays at 6.30pm; Cup Runneth Over, Sundays at 7.00pm) and a brand new series, Rugby Legends, premiering Sunday 20 September at 6.30pm. In London to host FOX SPORTS’ unparalleled coverage will be Australia’s most experienced Rugby commentary team featuring John Eales, George Gregan, Phil Kearns, Tim Horan, Greg Martin, Rod Kafer, Greg Clark and Nick McArdle. The FOX SPORTS Rugby channel will be available for free to FOXTEL sports subscribers as part of their existing package. Australia’s 1987 RWC Semi-Final showdown against France launches the dedicated channel tonight at 6.30pm followed by a feast of classic RWC matches. On September 19 at 3.00am EST, the RWC 2015 Opening Ceremony officially begins Rugby’s showpiece event followed by England v Fiji at 5am. FOX SPORTS’ RWC 2015 COVERAGE: ________________________________________________________________________ About FOX SPORTS Australia: FOX SPORTS Australia Pty Limited (FOX SPORTS) is Australia’s leading producer of sports television coverage and is home to Australia's favourite subscription television sports channels as well as Australia's number one general sports website. FOX SPORTS is owned by News Corp Australia and is located in a brand-new, purpose-built broadcast facility in Artarmon on Sydney’s north shore, with operations nationwide in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. FOX SPORTS compiles and produces the FOX SPORTS and FOX FOOTY subscription television channels, available via the Foxtel subscription television platform. The suite of FOX SPORTS channels and FOOTY Play Powered by FOX SPORTS are also available on Foxtel’s flexible internet TV service, Foxtel Play; Foxtel on T-box; and Foxtel’s ground-breaking Foxtel Go App. FOX SPORTS operates the website www.foxsports.com.au which contains and a wide range of video content and articles. FOX SPORTS broadcasts over 10,000 hours of LIVE sports programming per year into 2.5 million homes around Australia. The only place to see all 48 matches LIVE in HD, with no ad-breaks during play on a dedicated 24-hour dedicated Rugby channel. Extensive pre and post-match coverage; additional entertainment shows (World Cup Weekly, Rooftop Rugby & Cup Runneth Over) and a new Rugby series (Rugby Legends). Rugby HQ direct from London. The only Australian commentary team on the ground in England. Australia’s most experienced commentary team including John Eales, George Gregan, Phil Kearns, Tim Horan, Greg Martin, Rod Kafer and Greg Clark; featuring five members of the Wallabies 1999 World Cup winning squad (Eales, Kearns, Gregan, Kafer, Horan). Extensive coverage and video highlights as Australia’s official digital publisher. Foxsports.com.au RWC 2015 dedicated section plus a suite of complementary digital products. Round-the-clock FOX SPORTS News 500 coverage. Key Broadcast Times: Mon 14 Sep Dedicated channel launches: 1987 RWC AUS v FRA REPLAY 6.30pm Sat 19 Sep Opening Ceremony LIVE 3.00am Sat 19 Sep Opening Match – England v Fiji LIVE 5.00am Thu 24 Sep Australia v Fiji LIVE 1.00am Sun 27 Sep Australia v Uruguay LIVE 8.00pm Sat 4 Oct Australia v England LIVE 5.15am Sat 11 Oct Australia v Wales LIVE 2.15am Sat 18 Oct Quarter Final 1 (Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D) LIVE 1.00am Sat 18 Oct Quarter Final 2 (Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A) LIVE 5.45am Sun 18 Oct Quarter Final 3 (Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C) LIVE 10.45pm Mon 19 Oct Quarter Final 4 (Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B) LIVE 5.00am Sun 25 Oct Semi Final 1 (Winner QF1 v Winner QF2) LIVE 1.00am Mon 26 Oct Semi Final 2 (Winner QF3 v Winner QF4) LIVE 2.00am Sat 31 Oct Bronze Final LIVE 6.15am Sun 1 Nov Final LIVE 2.00am *All times listed in EST Please see attached Press Kit for further information including a full TV broadcast schedule. Further information: Asha Burns FOX SPORTS PR Manager 0401 348 060 / 02 9776 2416 ________________________________________________________________________ About FOX SPORTS Australia: FOX SPORTS Australia Pty Limited (FOX SPORTS) is Australia’s leading producer of sports television coverage and is home to Australia's favourite subscription television sports channels as well as Australia's number one general sports website. FOX SPORTS is owned by News Corp Australia and is located in a brand-new, purpose-built broadcast facility in Artarmon on Sydney’s north shore, with operations nationwide in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. FOX SPORTS compiles and produces the FOX SPORTS and FOX FOOTY subscription television channels, available via the Foxtel subscription television platform. The suite of FOX SPORTS channels and FOOTY Play Powered by FOX SPORTS are also available on Foxtel’s flexible internet TV service, Foxtel Play; Foxtel on T-box; and Foxtel’s ground-breaking Foxtel Go App. FOX SPORTS operates the website www.foxsports.com.au which contains and a wide range of video content and articles. FOX SPORTS broadcasts over 10,000 hours of LIVE sports programming per year into 2.5 million homes around Australia. Page 2 of 2 .