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Compare features, pricing, and coverage across the most popular providers.
General
How to Create a YouTube Sports Highlight Platform
Set up your own YouTube-like sports website or application with video highlights from rugby and more.
Tutorial
How to Get Free Sports Data with an API
Learn how to pull live scores, video highlights, player stats, and more using a free sports data API, with working JavaScript and Python examples.
Frequently asked questions
What rugby competitions does the API cover?
The Rugby API covers 100+ competitions worldwide including the World Cup, Six Nations, Rugby Championship, Champions Cup, United Rugby Championship, Premiership Rugby, Top 14, Super Rugby, Major League Rugby, Currie Cup, Bunnings NPC, Sevens World Series, Olympic Sevens, and women's competitions like WXV, Six Nations Women, Super W, Premier 15s, and Elite 1.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Basic plan is completely free with 100 requests per day. It includes live scores, match data, standings, team data, country data, and league data. No credit card required.
What types of highlights are available?
The API provides tries, conversions, big tackles, game recaps, post-match press conferences, and interviews. Video sources are verified and typically added within 0 to 48 hours after a match. Some clips may be available in near real-time during live games.
Does the API cover both XVs and Sevens?
Yes. The API covers both XV-a-side rugby (World Cup, Six Nations, Premiership, Top 14, Super Rugby, etc.) and Rugby Sevens (World Series, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cup Sevens, Pan American Games, and regional series).
Can I use this alongside other sport APIs?
Yes. The Rugby API works independently. You can subscribe to it alongside any other Highlightly sport API. Each subscription is separate, so you only pay for the sports you need.
What data format does the API return?
All responses are standard JSON over REST. The API works with any programming language including JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, C#, and Go. No proprietary SDK is required.
What is the difference between Highlightly and RapidAPI?
Both platforms offer identical API features. Highlightly provides up to 40% annual discounts and cryptocurrency payments. RapidAPI offers credit card billing and a familiar developer dashboard. Accounts are not synchronised between platforms.
