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Rugby supporters will get their fill of news and behind the scenes action following a new partnership between the Emirates Western Force and Channel Nine and WIN Television.
The two year agreement has significant benefits for the Emirates Western Force who’ll gain exposure through one of the state’s leading media outlets.
“Channel Nine and WIN Television are delighted to be joining the Emirates Western Force as a major media partner for the next two Super 14 seasons,” said Ian McRae, General Manager of Channel Nine and WIN Television in Perth.
“Nine News will cover all major team and player announcements and Channel Nine will be Perth’s ‘Home of Rugby’ heading into the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
“Free-to-air coverage of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand will also be exclusively on Nine.
“This is a great partnership and we are right behind John Mitchell and the team.”
Young star James O’Connor will be a regular on Nine News with his take on upcoming matches while you’ll also see players appear on a variety of programmes including the popular local production Just Add Water.
“We’re delighted to join with Channel Nine and WIN Television and believe the association will greatly enhance the quality and coverage rugby supporters are looking for throughout the state,” said RugbyWA CEO Vern Reid.