Magnifi to power AI video highlights for Hong Kong China Rugby’s Premiership

Natixis HKFC Club vs Societe Generele Valley RFC during Nan Fung Group | SEWIT Grand Championship 2022- 2023 at Kings Park Sports Ground, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong, on 18 March 2023, Hong Kong SAR, China. Photo by : Ike Li / Ike Images

AI-driven video technology company and SaaS platform, Magnifi by VideoVerse, has entered into an agreement with Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) to deliver AI-powered video highlights of the Nan Fung Group|SEWIT Hong Kong Premiership 2023/2024 season games.

The HKCR tapped the tech firm’s services as it aims to enhance the viewing experience of rugby fans, with the automatic generation and sharing of Premiership action highlights. The AI-powered video highlights is said to capture key moments of tries, tackles, and team attacks.

The 2023/2024 Nan Fung Group|SEWIT Premiership sees six men’s teams and six women’s teams compete in 15 league rounds, in the Grand Championship semi-finals and grand finals. Both the men’s and women’s Premiership Games will be selected for highlight creation throughout the season.

With the support of Magnifi, its digital-ready video highlights will eliminate the need for a video editor.

Vinayak Shrivastav, CEO of Magnifi said: “We embark on an exciting new chapter dedicated to elevating the rugby viewing experience throughout the region. Using Magnifi’s cutting-edge technology, we aim to provide rugby fans with an effortless way to relive the exhilarating moments of Premiership action. It’s all about making rugby accessible, enjoyable, and memorable for everyone.”

“The partnership shows our commitment to innovation and enhancing the sport of rugby in Hong Kong. There is a growing demand from sports fans for short videos showing highlights and key moments from sports events, by leveraging Magnifi’s technology and providing fans with more engaging viewing content, we aim to attract a broader audience and captivate existing fans,” said Robbie McRobbie, CEO of Hong Kong China Rugby.