Amazon in line to show Premiership

AMAZON Prime have expressed an interest in Premiership Rugby rights after their broadcasting debut in the Autumn Nations Cup.

The tender process for English club rugby is already under way, with BT Sport’s multi-million-pound deal up for renewal next summer.

Investors CVC are hoping to secure a bumper deal — and Amazon may explore the option of a full- or partial-rights package.

Former UKTV CEO Darren Childs is leading the negotiations, which will come to a conclusion over the coming months.

London Irish owner Mick Crossan told The Mail on Sunday: ‘There’s been two or three hats thrown into the ring and Amazon has been one of them.

‘I think the product of Premiership Rugby is the best league in the world. It’s what people want to see, because any club can beat any club.’