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Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
IPVanish becomes the United Rugby Championship's official VPN partner
IPVanish has partnered with the United Rugby Championship (URC) to launch the "First Line of Defence" campaign and showcase the importance of cybersecurity in the world of professional rugby. IPVanish can't always match the best VPNs, but it's a reputable and capable VPN provider. It is committed to online privacy and digital security, and is a founding member of the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) – a group of VPN providers which is focused on improving digital safety. IPVanish believes that your "first line of defence" should go beyond simply your devices, and should be part of your everyday life. IPVanish: a cheap and capable all-rounderIPVanish is an established VPN name, and a reputable and dependable all-rounder. It's a verified no-logging VPN, which can protect an unlimited number of devices on one plan. It can unblock most streaming services and its speed exceed 750 Mbps. Its threat protection is very highly rated and post-quantum encryption support is due soon. The 2-year deal works out at $2.19 per month ($52.56 plus tax up front). The more expensive plan includes a free 3 GB eSIM and both plans come with a 30-day money back guarantee. The United Rugby Championship (URC) is a professional rugby league featuring elite clubs from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. Its partnership with IPVanish will focus on education, awareness, and creating a safer digital environment for fans, players, and teams. Through the "First Line of Defence" campaign, IPVanish will support and promote the work of the league's Television Match Officials (TMOs) – match officials who use TV replays to assist the referee in making important decisions. The provider said how their work will "enhance how decisions are communicated to fans both in the stadium and watching at home." IPVanish is partnering with the United Rugby Championship! 🏉🔐Together, we're launching the 'First Line of Defence' campaign to promote cybersecurity across the passionate world of professional rugby. #CyberSecurity #URC #VPN #IPVanish 4, 2025 "Whether it's on the pitch or online, everyone needs to protect their home," said IPVanish General Manager, Subbu Sthanu. "This partnership allows us to connect with a passionate, tech-savvy audience and drive home the importance of security and privacy in everyday life." Back in December 2024, Tom's Guide spoke to Sthanu about the future of digital privacy, something he described as "a game of chess we need to play." For the 2025/26 URC season, fans will benefit from "exclusive content, smart tips to stay safe online, and tools to help protect their digital lives." United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi also shared thoughts on the partnership. He said: "Working closer with tech-based partners will also foster greater opportunities to enhance our business as a league and support our clubs with their own sporting and business goals." IPVanish boasts some decent features and has seen some significant and welcomed updates in recent months. Its no-logs policy was verified for a second time. It confirmed IPVanish will not collect, store, or share any of your browsing activities, and no metadata is logged. Windscribe's recent legal case highlighted the importance of verified no-logs policies. Details of the audit, plus a full transparency report, was published in IPVanish's Trust Centre. The provider's threat protection – VIPRE – was awarded the highest possible "Advanced+" rating from AV-Comparatives in its testing, having been subjected to over 10,000 pieces of malware. There's also a link and QR code checker, enabling you to avoid malware threats before they strike. You can protect an unlimited number of devices on one plan and IPVanish is working on implementing post-quantum encryption this year. Working out at just over $2 per month, IPVanish is one of the cheaper VPNs out there, and is certainly worth considering. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IPVanish Teams Up with the URC to Strengthen Digital Defences
LONDON, June 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IPVanish, a leading consumer cybersecurity service, today announced a landmark partnership with the United Rugby Championship. This first-of-its-kind collaboration brings cybersecurity to the forefront of professional rugby, launching the "First line of defence" campaign to promote digital safety across the sport's global fanbase. IPVanish will help promote and support the role of the league's Television Match Officials which will enhance how decisions are communicated to fans both in the stadium and watching at home. The partnership will also feature prominent branding across URC broadcasts and events, co-branded digital content, and an awareness initiative aimed at educating fans and teams about protecting themselves online — just like they protect themselves on the field. Subbu Sthanu, IPVanish General Manager, said: "Whether it's on the pitch or online, everyone needs to protect their home. This partnership allows us to connect with a passionate, tech-savvy audience and drive home the importance of security and privacy in everyday life." Martin Anayi, United Rugby Championship CEO, said: "IPVanish has a global outlook and a commitment to excellence in the world of cybersecurity and through the development of a distinctive set of rights we aim to demonstrate how innovation can unlock new opportunities to advance the sport. "The Television Match Official (TMO) system has become a pivotal aspect of modern rugby, enhancing the fan experience and underscoring the sport's determination to provide precision and fairness when it comes to key decisions on the pitch. Working closer with tech-based partners will also foster greater opportunities to enhance our business as a league and support our clubs with their own sporting and business goals." The United Rugby Championship, featuring teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales, shares IPVanish's dedication to excellence and a global outlook. The league's commitment to fostering competition, community, and integrity aligns perfectly with IPVanish's mission to provide trusted and reliable security solutions worldwide. The partnership kicks off ahead of the upcoming URC 25/26 season, with more details on exclusive content, fan engagement, and special offers coming soon. About IPVanish IPVanish, a Ziff Davis company, is an award-winning cybersecurity and VPN provider dedicated to internet safety, digital privacy, and online freedom. Through innovative, user-first tools and technology, IPVanish empowers people to take control of their online experiences and browse with confidence. To learn more, visit About the United Rugby Championship The United Rugby Championship (URC) is an elite club rugby tournament spread across five countries containing over 350 international players and some of the world's most famous teams. A total of 16 teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa and Wales play in a league format over 18 weekends to decide which eight sides qualify for the Play-Offs. After the Quarter-Final and Semi-Final stages, two teams compete in the annual URC Grand Final to decide that season's champion. The URC has seen huge audience growth since 2021 where over 120 million fans have watched the drama unfold in the first three seasons. The hook for fans to go to stadiums or watch on-screen is the competitiveness, unpredictability and thrilling rugby of URC combined with unique match-day experiences and industry-leading social content that is being produced season after season. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Rob Custonspr@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
IPVanish Teams Up with the URC to Strengthen Digital Defences
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IPVanish, a leading consumer cybersecurity service, today announced a landmark partnership with the United Rugby Championship. This first-of-its-kind collaboration brings cybersecurity to the forefront of professional rugby, launching the 'First line of defence' campaign to promote digital safety across the sport's global fanbase. IPVanish will help promote and support the role of the league's Television Match Officials which will enhance how decisions are communicated to fans both in the stadium and watching at home. The partnership will also feature prominent branding across URC broadcasts and events, co-branded digital content, and an awareness initiative aimed at educating fans and teams about protecting themselves online — just like they protect themselves on the field. Subbu Sthanu, IPVanish General Manager, said: 'Whether it's on the pitch or online, everyone needs to protect their home. This partnership allows us to connect with a passionate, tech-savvy audience and drive home the importance of security and privacy in everyday life.' Martin Anayi, United Rugby Championship CEO, said: 'IPVanish has a global outlook and a commitment to excellence in the world of cybersecurity and through the development of a distinctive set of rights we aim to demonstrate how innovation can unlock new opportunities to advance the sport. 'The Television Match Official (TMO) system has become a pivotal aspect of modern rugby, enhancing the fan experience and underscoring the sport's determination to provide precision and fairness when it comes to key decisions on the pitch. Working closer with tech-based partners will also foster greater opportunities to enhance our business as a league and support our clubs with their own sporting and business goals." The United Rugby Championship, featuring teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales, shares IPVanish's dedication to excellence and a global outlook. The league's commitment to fostering competition, community, and integrity aligns perfectly with IPVanish's mission to provide trusted and reliable security solutions worldwide. The partnership kicks off ahead of the upcoming URC 25/26 season, with more details on exclusive content, fan engagement, and special offers coming soon. About IPVanish IPVanish, a Ziff Davis company, is an award-winning cybersecurity and VPN provider dedicated to internet safety, digital privacy, and online freedom. Through innovative, user-first tools and technology, IPVanish empowers people to take control of their online experiences and browse with confidence. To learn more, visit About the United Rugby Championship The United Rugby Championship (URC) is an elite club rugby tournament spread across five countries containing over 350 international players and some of the world's most famous teams. A total of 16 teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa and Wales play in a league format over 18 weekends to decide which eight sides qualify for the Play-Offs. After the Quarter-Final and Semi-Final stages, two teams compete in the annual URC Grand Final to decide that season's champion. The URC has seen huge audience growth since 2021 where over 120 million fans have watched the drama unfold in the first three seasons. The hook for fans to go to stadiums or watch on-screen is the competitiveness, unpredictability and thrilling rugby of URC combined with unique match-day experiences and industry-leading social content that is being produced season after season.
