Oceania
Altrad adds another shirt sponsorship in Western Force deal
Super Rugby Pacific franchise Western Force has agreed a four-year sponsorship agreement with French industrial services company Altrad
Foxtel to launch dedicated Women’s World Cup channel
Australian pay-television broadcaster Foxtel is to launch a dedicated television channel for the Women’s World Cup, the showpiece 50-over cricket event that begins next month.
Tasmania throws hat in the ring for 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Australian state of Tasmania has expressed interest in staging the 2026 Commonwealth Games or acting as a co-host
Harvey Norman signs new deal as Super Rugby Pacific title sponsor
Australian retailer Harvey Norman has signed a new deal as title sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific, the new format of Super Rugby competition, for the 2022 season
Swimming Australia appoints Hawkins as commercial manager
Swimming Australia has appointed Jodie Hawkins as commercial and marketing general manager as it looks to increase the sport’s profile in the long build-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
Head of streaming television and content Dimopoulos departs Optus
Corin Dimopoulos, executive head of streaming television and content at Optus, is to leave the Australian telecoms operator
Cricket Australia agrees schedule for historic Pakistan tour
The Australian men's cricket team will tour Pakistan next month for the first time in 24 years, Cricket Australia has confirmed.
Publicis Groupe appoints ANZ sport and entertainment director
International advertising agency Publicis Groupe has appointed former Telstra sports sponsorship manager Will Koukouras as its national director of sport and entertainment in Australia and New Zealand
T20 World Cup tickets on sale as Australia eases travel restrictions
Tickets for the men’s T20 World Cup in Australia have gone on sale, shortly after the country announced it would reopen its borders to vaccinated tourists later this month.
Foxtel revenues fall as Kayo Sports subscriptions plateau
Australian pay-television broadcaster Foxtel has reported a 3-per-cent decrease in year-on-year revenues for the last three months of 2021, with the number of subscribers to its Kayo Sports streaming service…
Asahi expands Manly Sea Eagles sponsorship
Australian rugby league team Manly Warringah Sea Eagles has announced Asahi Lifestyle Beverages as its official non-alcoholic beverage partner
Stan adds Australia’s SpeedSeries to motorsport line-up
Australian streaming service Stan Sport has secured exclusive rights to the inaugural SpeedSeries motor racing tour in a “multi-year” deal with the Australian Racing Group.
BentSpoke announced as Brumbies beer sponsor
Australian craft beer brand BentSpoke has been named as the official beer partner of the ACT Brumbies
Super Rugby Pacific franchises in NZ move to Queenstown hub
Super Rugby Pacific franchises based in New Zealand will move to a bio-secure “bubble” in Queenstown in a bid to prevent outbreaks of Covid-19 within playing squads, New Zealand Rugby has announced.
NZ Open cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions
The New Zealand Open golf tournament has been cancelled due to restrictions prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic
Twenty3 lands event activation contract for 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup
Twenty3 Sport + Entertainment has been appointed by the 2022 Women's Basketball World Cup Local Organising Committee as the event activation partner for the tournament being held in Australia.