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ITV shelves rugby in-game adverts after brands pour cash into World Cup instead

Broadcaster keen not to antagonise viewers Hydration breaks prove unpopular at World Cup ITV will drop the controversial in-game adverts from its rugby union coverage when it broadcasts the Nations Championship next month as it has been unable to sell the s...

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Broadcaster keen not to antagonise viewers Hydration breaks prove unpopular at World Cup ITV will drop the controversial in-game adverts from its rugby union coverage when it broadcasts the Nations Championship next month as it has been unable to sell the s...

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Broadcaster keen not to antagonise viewers Hydration breaks prove unpopular at World Cup ITV will drop the controversial in-game adverts from its rugby union coverage when it broadcasts the Nations Championship next month as it has been unable to sell the s...

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  • Category: sports
  • Edition: RU
  • Fetched: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:22:05 GMT
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