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Unisys: Staying cyber safe during Rugby World Cup
Wireless Networks

Unisys: Staying cyber safe during Rugby World Cup

Kiwis are worried about physical and cyber attacks at large events, with Unisys releasing security tips to ease concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019
Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup
Digital Entertainment

Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup

Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Sep 2019
Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal
Air New Zealand

Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal

Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus
Digital Entertainment

Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus

Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2019
Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup
Digital Entertainment

Chorus announces full HD streaming support in time for Rugby World Cup

Chorus will support full HD streaming to coincide with the Rugby World Cup, allowing for a 44% traffic upsurge.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Chorus says the clock's ticking if you want UFB before the Rugby World Cup
Unified Communications

Chorus says the clock's ticking if you want UFB before the Rugby World Cup

Less than 90,000 fibre connections are available on Chorus' network before Rugby World Cup 2019 starts. Online viewing is expected to cause a data spike.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019
Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
4G technology

Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?

Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
The Rugby World Cup 2015 video game is a stinker
Gaming

The Rugby World Cup 2015 video game is a stinker

Rugby World Cup 2015 video game is a colossal disappointment, marred by poor graphics, uninspired gameplay, and a lack of teams. Wait for Rugby Challenge 3.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015

Global Stories

Rugby World Cup stories

Axon Perform opens UK office to boost elite sports analytics
Data Analytics

Axon Perform opens UK office to boost elite sports analytics

Axon Perform has launched a UK office to provide its sports analytics platform to elite rugby and football teams across Europe, enhancing performance insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears
Unified Communications

Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears

Enable has connected its 100,000th Christchurch customer to its fibre network, urging locals to upgrade before the Rugby World Cup streams online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
NTT DOCOMO to supply services for 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan
Unified Communications

NTT DOCOMO to supply services for 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan

NTT DOCOMO to provide telecommunication services for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, marking the tournament's debut in Asia.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Voting open for favourite Rugby World Cup moments
Facebook

Voting open for favourite Rugby World Cup moments

Rugby World Cup fans are going to be able to vote on a new category at the World Rugby Awards, via a hash tag on Facebook.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015
New Zealand's already winning the RWC... at least on social media
Marketing Technologies

New Zealand's already winning the RWC... at least on social media

New Zealand leads the globe in Rugby World Cup social media buzz, outpacing rivals in excitement and engagement according to Adobe Digital Index.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Five things Gartner has learned about Digital Business from the World Cup...
Rugby World Cup

Five things Gartner has learned about Digital Business from the World Cup...

Gartner's Jack Santos shares five insights on Digital Business inspired by the World Cup, from shifting viewing times to permeable digital borders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2014
Tech on the ball as World Cup reaches billions of connected devices
Ovum

Tech on the ball as World Cup reaches billions of connected devices

Playback on PCs, tablets, and smartphones accounts for 57% of World Cup viewership, with a total of 5.9 billion screens worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014

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Wasabi partners with USA Rugby, expanding cloud in sports market
Storage

Wasabi partners with USA Rugby, expanding cloud in sports market

Wasabi Technologies is now the Official Cloud Storage Partner of USA Rugby, with branding on national team jerseys through 2025, expanding its sports market presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
RugbyPass earns global acclaim with top awards in content marketing
Marketing Technologies

RugbyPass earns global acclaim with top awards in content marketing

RugbyPass clinched key wins at the 2024 Global Search Awards for standout strategies during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, securing accolades in Krakow.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024