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A-Leagues appoints former FMA executive Negus as director of international business
Australian football's A-Leagues has appointed former Football Marketing Asia sponsorship and marketing executive Ned Negus as director, international business
Nine and Stan Sport land Rugby World Cup rights
Rights to the men’s Rugby World Cup have returned to Australian commercial broadcaster Nine Entertainment in a deal that also includes the forthcoming women’s Rugby World Cup.
O’Neal to chair Victoria 2026 Organising Committee
Peggy O’Neal, the first female president of an AFL Australian rules football club, has been appointed as chairperson of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee.
Jam TV takes charge of NBL production, replacing IMG
The Australian National Basketball League has announced a three-year production deal with Jam TV
LA Rams strike media rights deals in four countries
The National Football League's Los Angeles Rams are expanding their international reach by securing media rights agreements to air the team's preseason games in Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and China …
NRL Grand Final to remain in Sydney for now
The 2022 NRL Grand Final is to be held at Stadium Australia in Sydney after the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) and New South Wales (NSW) government agreed upon a short-term resolution to a dispute…
KPMG acquires naming rights to Australian Sail Grand Prix
Multinational professional services company KPMG has been announced as the title sponsor of the Australia Sail Grand Prix as part of a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the SailGP global sailing series
Barty named ‘chief of inspiration’ as part of Optus tie-up
Australian telecoms operator Optus has announced a content and endorsement agreement with three-time tennis grand slam winner Ashleigh Barty that will see her assume the title of ‘chief of inspiration’.
ICC publishes first-ever women’s Future Tours Programme
The International Cricket Council has published a schedule for international women's cricket over the next three years, marking the first 'future tours programme' ever created for the women's game
Seven reluctant to be drawn into AFL bidding war despite decade-best financials
Australian free-to-air broadcaster Seven is prioritising “economics over ego” during the ongoing bidding process for the domestic media rights to the Australian Football League, its chief executive has…
Cricket Australia sets out plans for Big Bash revival, Brisbane 2032 inclusion
Cricket Australia has outlined the revitalisation of the Big Bash League (BBL) and the inclusion of cricket at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as two of its top priorities over the next…
PGA Tour of Australasia returns to full schedule amid LIV Golf expansion
The 2022-23 PGA Tour of Australasia season will consist of 16 events, with the return of tournaments including the Australian Open and New Zealand Open, the organisers of the regional golf circuit have…
TMGM trading platform renews AFF Championship sponsorship
Australia-based forex and contract for differences (CFD) trading platform TMGM has renewed its sponsorship of the AFF Championship as part of a new agreement with the Asean Football Federation (AFF)
Australian Open hails economic impact and audience numbers reported by Nielsen
The Australian Open tennis grand slam generated more than A$405m ($287m/€278m) in economic activity in the state of Victoria during the pandemic-afflicted years of 2021 and 2022, according to a report b…
Shooting Australia nominates Bendigo to host Victoria 2026 events
Shooting Australia has named Bendigo as its preferred choice of location should it be successful in its campaign for shooting to be included on the sports programme for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games
Foxtel adds 500,000 subscribers as streaming growth continues
Australian pay-television operator Foxtel saw its number of paid subscribers increase by more than 500,000 during the 12-month period to the end of June as the growth of its streaming services more than…
IC Markets becomes latest Rugby World Cup Sevens global sponsor
World Rugby has announced Australia-based forex broker IC Markets as a global sponsor of its Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament scheduled to be held in the South African city of Cape Town next month
Asahi Super Dry signs global City Football Group deal
Japan’s number one beer brand Asahi Super Dry has signed as a new global sponsor of City Football Group (CFG), including Premier League champions Manchester City.