Founded as the world’s first rugby-specific commentary academy, the Broadcast Academy is dedicated to developing the next generation of sports commentators — beginning with rugby.

Through practical, interactive online training led by Rugby World Cup Lead Commentator Dallen Stanford, you’ll develop the skills, confidence, and industry insight needed to commentate at every level, from local competitions to international broadcasts.

Choose Your Pathway

Foundations — Self-Paced Learning

Build a strong foundation in sports broadcasting through engaging lessons, practical exercises, and downloadable resources — at your own pace.

Intensive — Live Online Coaching

Accelerate your development through live coaching, practical commentary exercises, personalized feedback, and interactive Q&A sessions.

Mentorship — Ongoing Monthly Development

Continue improving through monthly coaching, live practice, regular feedback, and ongoing support as you pursue professional commentary opportunities.

Master the Three Essential Broadcast Roles

Whether you’re stepping behind the microphone for the first time or looking to elevate your existing skills, you’ll develop the confidence, knowledge and real-world techniques needed to excel as a:

Lead Commentator — Play-by-Play

Analyst — Expert / Color Commentary

Sideline Reporter

Join a Global Broadcasting Community

More than 100 aspiring and established broadcasters, aged 14 to 70, have trained through the Broadcast Academy.

More than 30 graduates have already secured paid commentary opportunities, progressing to domestic and international events including the Women’s Rugby World Cup, HSBC SVNS World Series, Major League Rugby, and other elite competitions.

🌍 Our community now includes broadcasters from 30 countries, territories, and regions:

Australia · Barbados · Brazil · Cameroon · Canada · Cayman Islands · Cuba · England · France · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Japan · Kenya · Mexico · The Netherlands · Nigeria · Qatar · Saudi Arabia · Scotland · Singapore · South Africa · Spain · Trinidad & Tobago · Uganda · United Arab Emirates · United States · Wales · Zimbabwe