News UK has today agreed a clip rights deal with Aviva Premiership Rugby - rights released by BT Sport, the live broadcasting exclusive rights holder - to give members of the online and app offering of its award winning titles access to post match clip packages.

Kicking off this evening with Bath Rugby v. Saracens, online and app  members  of  The Sun, Times and Sunday Times will be able to enjoy clips of each game, when and where they want to via their smart phone, tablets and PCs.

This latest deal to bolster News UK’s portfolio of sports rights across all titles will run until June 2017.

Mike Darcey, CEO of News UK, said: “The partnership with Aviva Premiership Rugby significantly strengthens our offering to loyal subscribers of our world-renowned titles. Passion for rugby is shared across members of The Sun, Times and Sunday Times and we are delighted to take our post match clips packages beyond football for the first time.”

Premiership Rugby's Commercial Director, Dominic Hayes, said: "Aviva Premiership Rugby is growing every season and this partnership brings the league to a brand new platform.

"Our TV deals with BT Sport and ITV and the ongoing success of our online content such as PremiershipRugby.tv, the eplayer and our You Tube channel shows the appeal of Aviva Premiership Rugby on multiple platforms. This new deal brings a really compelling online offering for The Sun, Times and Sunday Times subscribers."

Ends