Launched 1 February 2011 Language English Parent organization Discovery Communications | Country Republic of Ireland Founded 2010 | |
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Owned by Discovery Networks International Picture format 576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV) Broadcast area Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, India, Philippines and Taiwan | ||
Setanta sports asia
Setanta Sports Asia is a sports television channel operating in Asia owned by Discovery Communications.
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Setanta Sports Asia is currently available on TV Platforms in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia-Brunei, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, India, The Philippines, and Taiwan, as well as across Asia through an online service, Setanta Sports Plus. Setanta Sports Asia used to be part of the Setanta Sports group of television channels that operate around the world in Ireland and Turkey.
Current Setanta Sports Asia rugby broadcast content includes the Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship (formerly Tri-Nations), NRL, State of Origin, England, Ireland and Wales home international tests, Aviva Premiership, RaboDirect Pro12, Anglo-Welsh Cup, ITM Cup, and Currie Cup. Setanta Sports Asia’s coverage also includes GAA Football and Hurling.
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History
In February 2011 Setanta Sports Asia launched in Hong Kong on Now TV, Malaysia-Brunei on the Astro platform. In June 2015, Setanta Sports in Dublin confirmed it has sold its Asian operations to Discovery Communications.
Availability
Currently the Setanta Sports Asia channel is available on the following platforms throughout Asia:
Setanta Sports Asia is also available online via broadband connection to personal computers and mobile devices (via iOS and Android devices) via Setanta Sports Plus, and available commercially to clubs, pubs, and businesses via satellite throughout Asia.
Rugby
Setanta is the leading broadcaster of Rugby in Asia, currently covering a variety of competitions from the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Setanta's current Rugby rights are:
GAA
Setanta provides coverage of the Gaelic Athletic Association football and hurling championships.