Oceania
HBA Media adds Ascot deals in India, Malaysia and New Zealand, FITE streaming
HBA Media, the horse racing media rights agency, has agreed a string of new deals for this year’s edition of the prestigious UK meeting at Royal Ascot.
ESPN+, Hotstar to stream WTC final in US, Foxtel lands Australian rights
Streaming services ESPN+ and Hotstar have acquired rights in the US to cricket’s inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand, while a deal has also been struck in Australia f…
Brisbane poised to land 2032 Olympics on eve of Tokyo Games
Brisbane is a step away from being confirmed the host of the 2032 Olympic Games after being put forward to the final stage of the selection process by the International Olympic Committee executive board…
Sky NZ lands UCI Track Champions League rights, GCN agrees cyclocross deal
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has signed on as the first broadcast rights-holder for the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) Track Champions League.
Sports Flick adds Concacaf 2021 Gold Cup to football portfolio
Australian streaming platform Sports Flick has picked up the exclusive media rights in Australia to the Concacaf’s 2021 Gold Cup.
Fiji Rugby hails ‘superior’ Nike kit deal
US sportswear manufacturer Nike has agreed a deal to become the official kit supplier of Fiji Rugby
UFC agrees betting sponsorship deal with Neds
Sports betting company Neds has agreed a deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to become the official wagering partner of the mixed martial arts promoter in Australia
Football Australia withdraws teams from AFC Champions League
Football Australia has withdrawn Sydney FC, Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar from the AFC Champions League, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed
Coates sponsors State of Origin series as LED inventory sells out
Australia’s National Rugby League has signed up equipment hire provider Coates to a four-year sponsorship of the State of Origin Series.
Optus acquires rights for 2023 Women’s World Cup
Telco Optus has acquired the exclusive media rights in Australia for the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the country and New Zealand
New Zealand Rugby names Mitchell as new chair
Stewart Mitchell has been appointed as the new chair of New Zealand Rugby, and will be joined by Farah Palmer as his deputy
State of Origin opener moved to Queensland amid Covid outbreak in Victoria
Australia's National Rugby League has relocated the 2021 Stage of Origin opener to Townsville, Queensland, due to an ongoing Covid-19 outbreak in the state of Victoria
Ex-Ironman and Sportfive executive Beeche appointed CEO of 2023 Women’s World Cup
Fifa has announced the appointment of former Ironman and Sportfive executive David Beeche as the chief executive of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Hockley appointed CEO of Cricket Australia on permanent basis
Nick Hockley has been appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia, after a year serving as the organisation's interim chief executive
ViacomCBS’ Network Ten secures A$200m A-League deal ahead of Paramount+ launch
ViacomCBS-owned Australian broadcaster Network Ten has secured domestic broadcast rights to the A-League and W-League football leagues in a A$200m ($155m/€127m) five-year deal.
South Africa to return to Rugby Championship in 2021
The Rugby Championship, the southern hemisphere-based international rugby union tournament, will welcome back world champions South Africa for its 2021 edition
Sky NZ acquires World Test Championship final rights
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has acquired the media rights to the inaugural World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand
Sky NZ renews multi-platform ESPN distribution and content deal
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has renewed its multi-platform distribution and content deal with international sports broadcaster ESPN