New Zealand
Qatar among four interested parties in 2025 Rugby League World Cup
Qatar is one of four nations to have expressed initial interest in the now vacant hosting rights for the 2025 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC), according to International Rugby League (IRL)
New Zealand ready to step in for 2025 Rugby League World Cup
Rugby league officials in New Zealand are in talks with their Australian counterparts about bringing the Rugby League World Cup to the two countries in 2025, in the wake of France dropping its hosting…
Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium naming rights acquired by Go Media
Auckland Stadiums has sold the Mt Smart Stadium naming rights to New Zealand-based outdoor advertising solutions specialist Go Media
Sky New Zealand to stream Women’s World Cup matches via Stuff
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has teamed up with news media website Stuff to share content from this year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup, which New Zealand will co-host alongside Australia.
Host nations announced for World Rugby’s women’s WXV series
World Rugby has announced that New Zealand and South Africa will host the inaugural WXV competition, a new three-tier 15s series for international women’s teams.
New Zealand Rugby records another loss despite record revenue
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has reported a loss of NZ$47.5m (€26.6m/$29.2m) despite pulling in record revenue of NZ$270.8m, with the governing body stating this is due to a rebuilding phase following Covid-19.
New Zealand to explore bid for 2034 Commonwealth Games
The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has expressed an interest in hosting the 2034 edition of the Commonwealth Games multi-sport event
Team Global Express to aid delivery of Fifa Women’s World Cup
Australian logistics company Team Global Express has agreed a sponsorship deal with the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is being co-hosted in its home country and New Zealand.
Sky NZ to show free-to-air Rugby World Cup coverage on Prime
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand will broadcast 12 matches from this year’s Rugby World Cup on its free-to-air channel Prime.
Fifa signs up Jacob’s Creek as Women’s World Cup sponsor
Fifa has announced Jacob's Creek as a sponsor of the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
Sky NZ seals 11th-hour IPL deal
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has secured rights to the Indian Premier League after striking a late deal with media group DAZN
NZ Rugby extends Adidas main sponsorship deal
New Zealand Rugby has announced that Adidas has extended its agreement to be its main sponsor
Fifa drops Visit Saudi sponsorship plan for Women’s World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Visit Saudi, Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority, will not be sponsoring this year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand following a backlash from …
Sky NZ profits fall amid sports rights spend
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has seen its half-year profit fall despite revenue rising, as it broke through the one million subscriber barrier
Super Rugby moves to speed up game with time limits, reduced TMO usage
Sanzaar's Super Rugby Pacific competition is introducing rule changes aimed at making its matches more fluid and entertaining for fans
ESPN deal secures All Elite Wrestling distribution in Australia, New Zealand
Pay-television broadcaster ESPN has acquired rights in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands to the All Elite Wrestling promotion
Women’s World Cup hosts wants Fifa clarification over Visit Saudi sponsorship
The co-hosts of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand are calling for clarification on reports of a sponsorship agreement with Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority.
Australia’s Women’s World Cup opener moves to Stadium Australia
Fifa has announced that Australia’s opening match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup has been switched from Sydney Football Stadium to Stadium Australia in an effort to accommodate demand for tickets.