South Africa
NZR considers trans-Tasman replacement for Super Rugby
New Zealand Rugby is considering abandoning Super Rugby and replacing it with a trans-Tasman tournament, local media has reported
Stats Perform bolsters cricket presence with CSA data and live streaming deal
Sports data and AI technology company Stats Perform has agreed a wide-ranging deal with Cricket South Africa (CSA) covering the governing body’s international and domestic competitions.
Sanzaar confident about running 2020 Rugby Championship
Sanzaar, the body which oversees Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship competitions between the South African, Australian, New Zealand and Argentinian rugby unions, is positive that the 2020 Rugby Championship…
Cricket SA bolsters portfolio with Betway deal, search continues for Standard Bank replacement
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has signed up global gambling brand Betway to its sponsorship portfolio
Round-Up: Insurers remove pandemic cover, K League fans plan, three-team cricket format go-ahead, and more
Insurance companies are removing or ramping up the cost of pandemic insurance for sports events - CNA/Reuters
South Korean football's K League hopes to have fans back in stadiums from July 10 - Yonhap
Fifty Digital chosen to activate Lions tour on social and digital media
The British and Irish Lions have appointed the Fifty Digital agency to activate the rugby union team’s digital and social media presence for the 2021 tour to South Africa.
SABC secures free-to-air FA Cup rights in South Africa
South African public-service broadcaster SABC has acquired rights to the FA Cup ahead of the quarter-finals of this season’s competition.
SA Rugby regains control of Southern Kings
SA Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in South Africa, has assumed management control of the Southern Kings, describing the move as a “last resort” to save the Pro14 team.
T20 Women’s World Cup 2020 breaks audience records
The International Cricket Council has claimed that the Women's T20 World Cup 2020 was one of the most-watched women’s sporting events in history.
Round-Up: Diack jail term requested, McLaren considering stake sale, Queensland opens stadiums, and more
French prosecutors are seeking a four-year jail sentence for former world athletics federation president Lamine Diack at his ongoing trial in Paris for corruption, money laundering and breach of trust…
Incoming Rugby Australia chair floats new Super Rugby plan
New Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan is eager to establish a competition with neighbours New Zealand from 2021 to relieve the financial burden due to the Covid-19 pandemic
KFC retains T20, Proteas and mini-cricket rights with Cricket South Africa
Fast food restaurant chain KFC has extended its sponsorship of Cricket South Africa (CSA) across three pillars of the game in the country
Absa to quit Premier Soccer League title sponsorship
South African banking group Absa will end its title sponsorship of the country’s top-flight Premier Soccer League (PSL) when its contract expires at the end of the current season.
Round-Up: Esports fed appoints commercial commission, MotoGP Asian races decision, CAA signs ‘The Leech’, and more
The Singapore-based Global Esports Federation has appointed a Brand, Marketing, Commercial and Communication Commission featuring an array of experienced sports industry executives
CVC completes swoop for 28-per-cent stake in Pro14
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has today (Friday) completed its acquisition of a 28-per-cent stake in the Pro14 cross-border rugby union competition from league organising body Celtic Rugby DAC
Round-Up: Sri Lanka scraps stadium, OnePlus-Fnatic cricket initiative, Sunwolves in Australia ‘unlikely’, and more
Sri Lanka's government has scrapped its plans for a new $40m cricket stadium after warnings from former national team cricketers that it would end up a 'white elephant' - Channel News Asia/AFP
SA Rugby adopts R1.2bn cost-cutting plan, weighs up return options
Rugby union stakeholders in South Africa have agreed on a plan to slash up to R1.2bn (€60.1m/$64.8
Round-Up: Singapore GP questions, AFL training starts, Taiwan admits more fans, and more
The promoter of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix has said it would be "unfeasible" for it to stage a race with no fans. The race is scheduled for September 20