Hearst Networks’ free TV brand BLAZE will bring a package of live Elior Champ Rugby matches to its viewers in the U.K. and Ireland via a pilot partnership with ClubberTV.

Hearst Networks has commissioned a documentary about the murder of Natalie McNally and the role of technology in how crimes are committed and concealed, co-producing with Krempelwood and Longwave Studios for its Crime+Investigation channel.

Hearst Networks has launched an undercover investigation docuseries, Predator Files, produced with SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) and its founder, Roo Powell, on the Crime+Investigation channel.

Spirit Studios is developing and producing a slate of digital-first history series for Hearst Networks.

Dan Korn is stepping down as VP of programming at Hearst Networks but will maintain a relationship with the company in a creative capacity.