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FranceIreland Women’s Rugby Quarterfinal Sets French TV Record as Les Bleues Reach Semifinals

A 36% share among viewers aged 25 to 49 points to rising commercial appeal ahead of the England semi-final on September 20.

Overview

  • TF1 averaged about 3.4 million viewers for FranceIreland, the highest audience ever in France for a women’s rugby match, with roughly a one‑third share.
  • Viewership peaked at 4.6 million at the end of the game as France secured an 18–13 victory.
  • The broadcast delivered a record 36% audience share among 25–49 year‑olds, highlighting strong engagement in a key demographic.
  • France will face England in the World Cup semi‑final at Ashton Gate in Bristol on September 20, with TF1 scheduled to televise the match.
  • Earlier in the tournament, France’s opener against Italy drew about 3.2 million viewers on TF1 and the South Africa match reached 2.9 million on France 2 with a 3.7 million peak.