New Zealand
OSB signs five-year deal with Sky NZ
New Zealand television production firm On Site Broadcasting (OSB) has signed a five-year domestic contract to handle all satellite broadcaster BSkyB’s coverage of sporting events in the country.
NZRU seeks court order on All Blacks merchandise
The New Zealand Rugby Football Union said on Tuesday it was seeking a court order to prevent a clothing firm allegedly cashing in on the All Blacks brand.
Manchester United goes down under
English soccer club Manchester United is setting up a coaching academy in Sydney to help nurture and train the next generation of Australian soccerstars such as Harry Kewell and Mark Bosnich.
Plans for State of Origin expansion to New Zealand
Plans to involve a rugby league team from New Zealand in Australia's State of Origin series have been revived.
Stadium Australia loses World Cup Games
Stadium Australia Group’s chief executive Ken Edwards has criticised the New South Wales government for not investing enough money in improving Sydney’s status as a sporting centre after it lost out to Melbourne’s MCG stadium for the right to stage the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier.
Invesco not amused by remarks on stadium
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IRB announces grudge match between hemispheres
The best rugby players from the northern and southern hemispheres will play each other in an annual grudge match starting next year, the International Rugby Board (IRB) announced on Thursday.
IRB approves youth World Cup
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has approved the establishment of a youth World Cup.
NZ rugby officials slam ‘ludicrous’ hemisphere match
New Zealand rugby officials on Friday labelled a proposed match between northern and southern hemisphere players next year as "ludicrous".
New Zealanders willing to pay big to see Tiger
Average New Zealanders are willing to pay up to 500 New Zealand dollars (US$205) to see Tiger Woods, a survey has shown, but millionaire pro golfers insist it's too much money.
CRICKET ‘FIX’ CLAIMS RAGE ON AS AKRAM GETS ALL CLEAR
Wasim Akram has been reinstated as Pakistan cricket captain after being given the all-clear following a judge's inquiry into match-fixing.
CRICKET CRISIS CONTINUES AFTER NEW FIX CLAIMS
A Singapore cricket official has said an apparent match-fixing attempt in last week's Singapore International Challenge final between India and West Indies was shocking and may have come from abroad.
NATIONAL TEAM BANKS ON NEW SPONSOR DEAL
The National Bank of New Zealand has been named as the new sponsor for home international and one-day cricket series for the next five years, New Zealand Cricket has announced.
MELBOURNE WINS GAME BID
Melbourne has been officially named as the host city for the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Australian officials said.
ESPN SNARE SERIE A RIGHTS
ESPN International has acquired the rights to televise Italian Serie A soccer action in Australia, New Zealand and the territories of Oceania.
CROZIER TIPPED AS NEW FA BOSS
Adam Crozier, boss of advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi, is set to become the English FA?s new chief executive, according to press reports.
MCCORMACK CONSIDERS LIFE WITHOUT IMG
Head of IMG, Mark McCormack, has discussed the future of his company in an interview with the UK's Sunday Business newspaper.
MOFFETT NAMED NEW AUSSIE LEAGUE CHIEF
Outgoing New Zealand rugby union boss David Moffett has been named as the new chief executive of Australia's National Rugby League.