Rugby Union
Sky finalises Lions rights deal for South Africa Tour
Pay-television broadcaster Sky has acquired exclusive rights in the UK and Ireland to the 2021 British and Irish Lions' three-Test rugby union series against South Africa as well as the Lions’ five warm-up m…
CVC ‘seeks Covid-19 clause’ as part of Six Nations investment
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is reportedly seeking a clause in its investment deal with the Six Nations rugby union tournament that would allow it to withhold funding if Covid-19 causes disruption…
Rugby Australia makes private-equity offer to smooth NZR talks
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has said he will offer New Zealand Rugby a bigger slice of any private equity investment in a revamped Super Rugby, as part of ongoing talks between the unions…
Major League Rugby could bring in Hawaii expansion team in 2021
Major League Rugby is poised to expand its geographical reach in a significant way after announcing it is in talks to bring in a Hawaii-based expansion team in 2021
EPCR seeks new venue for 2020 European finals as Marseille delayed to 2021
European Professional Club Rugby has announced that it is seeking new venues for its Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals this year after abandoning plans to host the matches in Marseille
Round-Up: Asia Cup cancelled, Sri Lankan cricket resumes, Mailman opens LA office, and more
This year's Asia Cup national team cricket tournament has been cancelled, with planned hosts Pakistan possibly hosting it next year instead, cricket officials have said - The Hindu
Major League Rugby seals merchandise partnership with The Rugby Shop
Major League Rugby has signed a multiyear partnership with The Rugby Shop, which designates the multibrand equipment and apparel provider as the league's official merchandising partner
Round-Up: European football’s €4bn hit, Six Nations confirm CVC talks, BWF events cancelled, and more
European football clubs are likely to lose €4bn ($4.5
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
RFU seeking to cut quarter of workforce amid Covid-19
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has spelled out plans to cut a quarter of its workforce, adding that it expects it will take up to five years to recover from the financial impact of Covid-19
CVC ‘close to’ Six Nations deal, FFR projecting losses
French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte has revealed private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is close to finalising a deal to acquire a stake in the Six Nations tournament, as the national…
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…
Round-Up: T20 World Cup announcement, Vietnam eyeing November Grand Prix, Victoria’s sports exodus, and more
After months of speculation, the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup is reportedly set to be postponed this week. Australian media reports say an official announcement will be made on Friday.
Clarity Sports renews team travel sponsorship with Ulster Rugby
Clarity Sports has announced a renewed partnership with Pro14 rugby union side Ulster Rugby to continue as the club’s official team and business travel partner for the next three seasons.
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
Japan and Fiji ‘invited to special, expanded Six Nations’
Japan and Fiji have been invited to join an expanded Six Nations international rugby tournament being proposed to take place this November and December
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.
World Rugby cancels remainder of 2019-20 Sevens Series
World Rugby, the global governing body for rugby union, has announced that the remainder of the 2019-20 World Sevens Series has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with New Zealand awarded the…