Oceania
NBA to open first Australia retail stores
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has unveiled plans to open its first retail outlets in Australia in partnership with global sports merchandise company Fanatics and retail specialist Lids
Foxtel, Paramount, Seven, Nine ‘all bid’ for AFL
Pay-television broadcaster Foxtel and media groups Paramount Global, Seven West Media and Nine Entertainment have bid for media rights to the Australian Football League, according to reports in the country
Chemist Warehouse joins sponsor roster for women’s Rugby World Cup
Retail pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse has signed up as an official sponsor of Rugby World Cup 2021, the postponed women’s national team tournament which will now take place this year in New Zealand f…
Four nations interested in hosting 2026 Women’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that Australia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan are in contention to host the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup.
Fifa rejects report that Women’s World Cup could be delayed
Fifa has said "no changes are foreseen" to the dates for next year's Women's World Cup, in response to a report by French newspaper L'Équipe that there have been talks within the organisation about delaying …
Bucks, EngageRM strike five-year technology partnership
The National Basketball Association's Milwaukee Bucks have partnered with Australian sports business technology provider EngageRM in a five-year agreement.
Infront invests as Sydney Marathon joins race for WMM expansion slot
The Infront agency has acquired a minority stake in the Sydney Marathon and will market its commercial rights as it becomes the third candidate to seek an expansion slot among the World Marathon Majors…
EXCLUSIVE: Foxtel acquires Rugby League World Cup rights
Pay-television broadcaster Foxtel has acquired the exclusive rights in Australia for this year's Rugby League World Cup, SportBusiness understands
Seven to stream revamped Duel in the Pool
Seven has acquired media rights in Australia for the revamped Duel in the Pool swimming contest.
The free-to-air commercial broadcaster will show the event on streaming platform 7plus
Football Australia strikes eight-book licensing agreement with Penguin Random House
Football Australia has announced a licensing agreement with book publisher Penguin Random House
Football Australia receives A$230m in government funding for Women’s World Cup legacy plan
Football Australia has received A$230m ($158.5m/€155.5
NZC to launch NFTs after striking five-year licensing agreement with Dream Sports
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is to release a range of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and a “next-generation mobile game” after striking a five-year licensing agreement with Indian online gaming unicorn Dream Spo…
Omo takes on new AFL ‘Official Changeroom Partner’ designation
The Australian Football League (AFL) has named laundry detergent brand Omo Australia as its first ‘Official Changeroom Partner’.
Rugby Australia receives backing from Stan and sponsor amid Super Rugby clash
Rugby Australia has received support from its domestic media rights-holder Stan Sport and mining magnate Andrew Forrest as it continues to mull the prospect of exiting the Super Rugby Pacific competition
TAB New Zealand lobbying to relax country’s gambling laws
Sports betting monopoly TAB New Zealand has announced it is lobbying the country’s government to overturn gambling laws that prevent customers from placing bets on novelty markets.
Entain launches online horse racing channels in Australia
Sports betting group Entain has launched four online horse racing channels in Australia
BeIN strikes two-year World Athletics rights deal in Australia
BeIN Sports has struck a two-year deal for rights in Australia to all World Athletics events
Sky NZ in ‘advanced talks’ over RWC rights, RugbyPass changes discussed
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has said it is in advanced talks with World Rugby over regaining rights to its main events.
Sky told the Stuff.co