Brisbane awarded 2032 Olympic hosting rights

The Australian city of Brisbane has been formally assigned the hosting rights to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The 138th International Olympic Committee (IOC)...

Seven Network cooperates with Twitter for Tokyo 2020 Olympics coverage

The Seven Network has partnered with social media platform Twitter ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to bolster the Australian commercial channels’ coverage...

Sky NZ completes deal for 2023 Women’s World Cup

Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has picked up the media rights to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by...

Foxtel makes late play for Australia’s West Indies cricket tour

Pay-television broadcaster Foxtel Group has secured the rights to Australian cricket team’s tour of the West Indies. The Australian broadcaster made a late play for...

Formula One Australian GP cancelled for second consecutive year

Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix, along with the upcoming MotoGP event, have been cancelled due to the ‘restrictions and logistical challenges’ posed by the...

Spark Sport dislodges Sky NZ as UEFA broadcaster

Streaming service Spark Sport has picked up the rights to UEFA club competitions in New Zealand. In replacing Sky New Zealand as the country’s broadcaster,...

Stan Sport lands UEFA club competitions in Australia

Australian streaming service Stan Sport has acquired the rights to UEFA club competitions, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and newly formed...

NRL and Sky New Zealand ink long-term rights renewal

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) and pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand have extended their National Rugby League (NRL) broadcast arrangement until 2027. As part...

New Zealand PM backs transgender athlete Laurel Hubbard

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has offered her support to transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard, after she was chosen to represent the country at...

Rugby Australia brews up Green Coast Lager tie-up

Rugby Australia has struck a sponsorship agreement with Stone and Wood Brewing ahead of the new international season. Under the terms of the deal, Stone...