Eluvio powers EPCR TV
November 12, 2024
EPCR, the tournament 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 next-gen streaming video platform brings an array of current and past EPCR matches to fans worldwide, offering a digital front-row seat to international club rugby, both live and on-demand.
EPCR TV will feature the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup in key markets across the world. 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, commented: “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, added: “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 content security and end-to-end anti-piracy protection. Eluvio’s end-to-end security capability provides strong encryption, DRM (digital rights management), authorisation, 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.
EPCR’s 30th season kicks off on December 6th, 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 vs Montpellier Hérault Rugby (Rodney Parade, KO 2000 local time) and Gloucester Rugby vs Edinburgh Rugby (Kingsholm, KO 2000).