ITV bids for Rugby World Cup Final coverage

ITV has applied for consent to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the Rugby World Cup Finals Tournament 2011.

The tournament will take place in September and October 2011, with coverage of the group stage beginning on 9 September and ending with the final on 23 October.

In accordance with Ofcom’s Code on Sports, the final of the tournament is a Group A event and all other matches are group B listed events. Ofcom’s consent is needed for exclusive live coverage of these events.

Ofcom has invited broadcasters and other interested parties to comment on application for consent by 4 July 2011.