Australia
Rogers and Prendergast appointed to senior Supercross World Championship roles
SX Global has announced the appointments of former Thrill One executive Stephen Rogers and Supercars broadcast chief Nathan Prendergast to senior roles within the FIM Supercross World Championship
Fortescue mining company renews with Australian Hockey
Australian iron ore mining company Fortescue Metals Group has extended its long-term sponsorship of Hockey Australia and flagship national teams until mid-2023
Stan Sport acquires exclusive rights to Fury-Whyte heavyweight showdown in Australia
Stan Sport, the subscription streaming service of media group Nine Entertainment, has acquired exclusive rights in Australia to the upcoming heavyweight boxing title fight between Tyson Fury and Dillian…
BeIN to show World Rugby Sevens Series in Australia and Mena; CBC strikes deal in Canada
Pan-regional pay-television operator beIN Sports has acquired exclusive broadcast rights to the World Rugby Sevens Series in Australia and all 24 territories across the Middle East and North Africa
Disney and Football Australia team up for Matildas documentary
Disney and Football Australia are working together to create a six-part documentary series based on the Australian women's national team as it prepares for next year's Fifa Women's World Cup
Octagon creates new agency devoted to social impact
Formation of No2ndPlace provides dedicated focus on pressing issues
F1 needs drivers that are also ambassadors, Domenicali says
Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali has said today's drivers must also be great communicators, if the sport is to continue to grow and reach new audiences
FC Barcelona announces post-season friendly against Australian A-League all-stars in Sydney
FC Barcelona will travel to Australia for an exhibition match against an A-League all-stars team following the conclusion of the Spanish LaLiga season next month, the club announced today (Wednesday)
AFL reveals NFT plans as Australian sports CEOs embrace digital token opportunity
Australian Football League chief executive Gillon McLachlan unveiled plans to exploit the burgeoning NFT space, speaking at the SportNXT conference in Melbourne today
Australian Grand Prix prepares new experiences for a new generation of fans
Australian Grand Prix chief executive Andrew Westacott tells SportBusiness about the changes afoot as the Melbourne race returns after the pandemiic.
SCG, Optus Stadium and Suncorp Stadium named as venues for England tour of Australia
The England national rugby union team will face Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time since 1986 as part of a three-match tour of the country later this year, Rugby Australia announced…
A-Leagues and PFA team up with GoBubble Community to crack down on social media abuse
Australian Professional Leagues, the organisation that manages Australia’s top football leagues, has unveiled an agreement with technology company GoBubble Community aimed at protecting players from o…
Australia named ‘preferred candidate’ for 2029 women’s Rugby World Cup
Australia is set to host the women's Rugby World Cup for the first time in 2029 after being named the 'preferred candidate' for the event by World Rugby
UK, Australia sign agreements to host Air Race World Championship events
Agreements have been signed for the UK and Australia to host Air Race World Championship events in 2022
Nissan extends backing of Netball Australia
Nissan has renewed its sponsorship of Netball Australia until at least the end of 2026
Glasgow Rangers withdraws from Sydney friendlies
Scottish Premiership football club Glasgow Rangers has withdrawn from the Sydney Super Cup competition in November, terminating plans for a first-ever Old Firm derby match to be staged overseas
Foxtel, Top Rank and DBE team up to stage Kambosos v Haney
Australian broadcaster Foxtel has partnered with boxing promoters Top Rank and DiBella Entertainment (DBE) to arrange a lightweight world title fight between Australia's George Kambosos Jr and America's…
Australian Grand Prix Corporation strikes sponsorship agreement with Marriott
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation has announced a new sponsorship deal with hotel chain Marriott