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TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION KEY TO AUDIENCE INSPIRATIONCentral to the broadcast success story was creating an innovative and immersive experience for audiences around the world. Rugby World Cup 2015 saw the debut of Hawk-Eye video replay technology, enhancing the Television Match Official experience, HD quality Ref cam, spider cam, 5.1 perspective sound and innovative camera positioning, including corner flag cameras, bringing fans closer to the action. 106 BROADCAST LICENCESBROADCAST BY THE NUMBERS724 MILLIONHOMES REACHEDMILLION FINAL AUDIENCE12040 MILLION REACH IN THE UK25 MILLION AUDIENCE OF JAPAN V SAMOA IN JAPAN16,000 HOURS OF BROADCAST COVERAGE209 TERRITORIES36 CAMERAS AT THE FINAL