Australia
Nine ‘in talks’ with Rugby Australia over media rights
Australian free-to-air broadcaster Nine is reported to be in talks with Rugby Australia about a deal to take exclusive control of the organisation's domestic media rights
All Blacks sidestep Christmas in quarantine
New Zealand's All Blacks will not spend Christmas in hotel quarantine after Rugby Australia and Sanzaar agreed to bring forward the final Australia-New Zealand clash of this year's Rugby Championship
Rai, Sky and BBC among first wave of America’s Cup broadcasters
A raft of broadcast rights contracts signed for sailing’s 36th America’s Cup include deals with both public-service and pay-television broadcasters in Italy and the UK, as a priority is placed on maximum exp…
Callaway extends PGA of Australia backing
Golf equipment manufacturer Callaway has prolonged its sponsorship of the PGA of Australia by renewing its backing for the long-running Australian pro-am team event, the Volkswagen Scramble
Western Sydney Wanderers extend sleeve deal with Transport for NSW
Australia-based football club Western Sydney Wanderers has signed an extension to its contract with regional transport body Transport for NSW
Tennis Australia CEO plans to fill 50 per cent of seats
Crowds of up to 50 per cent of those admitted in normal years will be able to attend the Australian Open in 2021, Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley has confirmed
Foxtel ‘submits bid’ to retain Rugby Australia rights
Australian pay-television operator Foxtel is reported to have submitted an offer for rights to competitions organised by Rugby Australia as it seeks to extend its long-running association with the body
Covid sinks Swimming Australia’s Seven rights deal
Australian free-to-air commercial broadcaster Seven has agreed to terminate its rights deal with Swimming Australia after the body was unable to hold this year’s Olympic and Paralympic trials due to t…
BKT extends and expands Big Bash League sponsorship
Cricket Australia has renewed and upgraded its association with Indian-specialist tyre brand BKT for Australia’s T20 competition, the Big Bash League (BBL).
Seven pays Cricket Australia before arbitration hearing
Australian commercial broadcaster Seven has made a A$10m ($7.1m/€6.1
Weber sponsors NRL State of Origin series as Canberra Milk brands Raiders jersey
Barbecue products retailer Weber has become the first ‘Official BBQ Partner’ of Australia’s NRL State of Origin series between representative rugby league sides from the states of Queensland and New S…
South Africa uncertain over Rugby Championship participation
Doubts remain over whether world champions South Africa will join this year’s Rugby Championship in Australia due to concerns over the level of the team's preparations.
Dettol joins Cricket Australia as one-day and T20 series sponsor
Disinfectant and antiseptic brand Dettol has signed as the home series naming partner to Cricket Australia’s one-day and T20 men’s international team competitions in a four-year deal.
Ten ‘seeks to cut fee’ with Rugby Australia rights bid
Commercial free-to-air broadcaster Ten has made an offer to renew its rights deal with Rugby Australia, the national governing body, but is said to be seeking a reduction in its fee
Cadbury ramps up women’s sport backing in Australia with Matildas deal
Confectionery brand Cadbury Australia has signed a two-year sponsorship deal with the Australian women's national football team, the Westfield Matildas
New Zealand critical of new Rugby Championship dates
The match schedule and venues for December's Rugby Championship 2020 has been criticised by New Zealand Rugby, which has issued a terse statement shortly after the timetable was announced
Supercars agrees new domestic media-rights deals
Australian motor-racing series Supercars has announced new five-year domestic media-rights deals with pay-television broadcaster Foxtel and free-to-air broadcaster the Seven Network, for the 2021 to 2025…
Telstra doubles up NRLW and NRL league naming rights
Australian telco Telstra has signed as the official naming rights partner of the National Rugby League Women’s Premiership (NRLW) for the next three years.