New EPCR TV will bring full-feature platform

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND and BERKELEY, CA — November 12, 2024:
EPCR, the competition organiser of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, has selected Eluvio to power its global streaming subscription service, EPCR TV.
The new EPCR TV will now bring an enhanced experience to fans thanks to Eluvio’s advanced full-feature platform.
The service is a first-of-its kind streaming experience for fans powered by Eluvio. This next-gen streaming video platform brings the excitement of current and past EPCR matches to fans worldwide, offering a digital front-row seat to the best of elite international club rugby, both live and on-demand and super-charging the viewing experience. A preview video of the new experience can be seen by clicking here.
EPCR TV will feature the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup in key markets across the world, providing fans with unparalleled access to the best of international club rugby. Subscribers can choose from multiple payment options, including a season pass for €49.99, which includes access to the live matches. Alternatively, fans can opt for a weekend pass for €14.99, which includes access to the live matches of the round, or purchase single matches for €7.99 each. Some archival content will be also available for on-demand rewatch during the season.*
Jacques Raynaud, CEO of EPCR, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Eluvio to bring best-in-class experiences for EPCR TV audiences. This represents a significant step forward in working with next-generation technology to deliver high performance streaming and expand the global reach of international club rugby’s best competitions.
“This major improvement to fans’ viewing experience represents a major part of the innovations we are introducing ahead of our 30th season, to bring incredible entertainment, every try and nail-biting moment of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup to more fans than ever before.”
Michelle Munson, CEO and founder of Eluvio, said, “We’re honoured that EPCR selected Eluvio to bring the new EPCR TV to life. This is a first-of-a-kind experience for Rugby fans to enjoy high-quality streaming, with access to the best live and archival video content EPCR has to offer. EPCR and fans can engage directly through the platform for maximum enjoyment while benefiting from the most efficient and cutting-edge technology.”
Eluvio also provides EPCR with state-of-the-art content security and end-to-end anti-piracy protection. Eluvio’s end-to-end security capability provides strong encryption, DRM (digital rights management), authorization, proof of authenticity, forensic watermarking, and rights control for a tamper-proof streaming experience.
EPCR TV is available on a web browser, mobile devices, and Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV via the Eluvio App available to download on the respective store. The platform allows fans to watch multiple live matches simultaneously, catch up on live matches in progress, and rapidly search through live, upcoming and past games. Streaming is provided in full HD, with dynamic automatic adaptation of the streaming resolution to the user’s available bandwidth, and low latency delivery powered by Eluvio technology. Fans can choose from multiple audio tracks for a custom experience with or without commentary. The 2024/25 EPCR season will kick off on the weekend of December 6th, promising an unforgettable experience for rugby fans. Both the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will feature the top clubs and the most exciting talent, ensuring viewers have access to unmissable rugby action.
EPCR’s 30th season kicks off on Friday 6 December, with Bath Rugby taking on Stade Rochelais at The Rec in the first match of Investec Champions Cup (KO 2000 local time) and the EPCR Challenge Cup gets underway with Dragons RFC v Montpellier Hérault Rugby (Rodney Parade, KO 2000 local time) and Gloucester Rugby v Edinburgh Rugby (Kingsholm, KO 2000).

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