New Zealand
Sanzar to consider expanding Tri-Nations Series
Argentina has held talks with leading southern hemisphere nations over the possibility of expanding rugby union’s Tri-Nation series, according to the BBC.
TVNZ accuses Sky TV of ‘hoarding’ rights
Free-to-air broadcaster Television New Zealand is calling for strict regulations to limit pay-television operator, Sky TV’s dominance over free-to-air broadcasters.
Rugby’s Super 14 set for revamp
The 2009 edition of Rugby’s Super 14 competition is likely to be the last to be played under the existing 13 match format.
Sky TV delays buyback decision
New Zealand's SKY TV will delay its decision on whether or not to go ahead with a $100 million share buyback as it looks at expansion opportunities.
TV3 poised to win 2011 Rugby World Cup Rights
New Zealand commercial broadcaster TV3 is set to secure the TV rights to the 2011 Rugby World Cup according to local press reports.
New South African TV deal hits NZ and Australia rugby unions
New Zealand and Australia expressed disappointment at the South African Rugby Union’s decision to sell of some of its TV rights previously included in the Sanzar (South African/New Zealand/Australia) agreement.
HOK Sport ramps up design of New Zealand Rugby Stadia
HOK Sport Architecture, moved ahead with the designs for the redevelopment of Auckland’s main rugby ground, Eden Park, and the new Dunedin Multi-Purpose Stadium, as New Zealand steps up its stadium construction programme for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World 2011 to comprise 20 teams
The Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament in New Zealand will comprise 20 teams, as in the last three tournaments.
NZRFU signs up Ogilvy
The New Zealand Rugby Union agreed a deal with Ogilvy as its exclusive advertising agency.
Auks lose brewery sponsorship
Auckland Rugby lost the sponsorship of brewery giant DB, ending a 21-year partnership.
Funding crisis hits Eden Park redevelopment
New Zealand rugby faces another crisis after Auckland's new mayor John Banks said he would not honour the previous encumbent's undertaking to pay $30 million towards the $190 million redevelopment of Eden Park for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Australasian Netball Championship secures sponsorship
Trans Tasman Netball Ltd, the company running a new elite Australasian netball competition signed up ANZ Bank as the league’s title sponsor.
Auckland venue to get nod for 2011 final
New Zealand rugby chiefs have confirmed the final and semi-finals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup are set to be staged at Auckland’s Eden Park.
AUCKLAND TO HOST 2011 RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL
Aukland’s Eden Park stadium is set to be redeveloped and will host the 2011 World Cup final.
EUROSPORT EVENTS PARTNERS WITH NEW OCEANIC RACE
Eurosport Events, a new subsidiary of Eurosport Group, agreed a partnership with SailingOne for the development of the SolOceans, a new single-handed oceanic round the world competition that will depart from France to New Zealand.
IAAF AGREES TV DEALS IN ASIA/PACIFIC REGION
The IAAF agreed three new broadcasting deals in the Asia/Pacific region, following negotiations handled by the Japanese corporation Dentsu Inc, its exclusive worldwide partner for the exploitation of commercial rights for the World Athletic Series.
BMW TEAMS UP WITH THE HSBC NEW ZEALAND PGA
BMW agreed a deal to sponsor the HSBC NZ PGA tournament, adding the event to its other high-profile golf sponsorships of the BMW International Open in Germany, BMW Asia Open and the BMW Golf Cup International in Australia.
IVECO BECOMES NEW ALL BLACKS GLOBAL SPONSOR
Commercial vehicle manufacturers Iveco was appointed an official All Blacks global sponsor.