Australia
Foxtel secures stake in Ten
Australian pay-television operator Foxtel has agreed a deal to acquire a 15-per-cent stake in commercial broadcaster Ten.
Nine and Seven take up strategic positions on AFL, State of Origin rights – report
Australian commercial broadcaster Nine will make a “bold bid” for a package of rights to the Australian Football League Aussie rules competition, prompting a retaliatory move by rival Seven for the State of Origin rugby league series, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
BeIN gets Uefa rights in Australia
The beIN Media Group has agreed a deal for Champions League and Europa League rights in Australia, TV Sports Markets understands.
Nine interested in Saturday AFL rights
Australian commercial broadcaster Nine has confirmed its interest in acquiring rights for the Australian Football League (AFL) Aussie rules tournament, according to the Australian Financial Review newspaper.
Sky Racing to cease Racing Victoria coverage
Australian pay-television broadcaster Sky Racing will cease coverage of horseracing in Victoria on June 15, according to parent company Tabcorp, a gambling operator in the country.
Seven set to snap up Racing Victoria rights
Australian commercial broadcaster Seven is set to acquire rights for horseracing events staged by Racing Victoria, according to the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper.
Seven dives into the pool
Australian commercial broadcaster Seven will broadcast the 2015 and 2017 World Championships run by Fina, the global governing body of aquatic sports. Fina, and its marketing agent Dentsu, had failed to agree a deal covering the 2013 event in the country.
NRL timing switch will test budgets and priorities
The National Rugby League’s decision to accelerate its sales process means the two biggest sport properties in Australia will negotiate new deals simultaneously.
Macquarie to advise AFL over rights talks
The Macquarie Capital investment bank has been hired by the Australian Football League to assist in negotiations for the next cycle of domestic media rights for the top division of Aussie rules.
Telstra saddles up with Racing Victoria
Australian horseracing organisation Racing Victoria has signed a 10-year partnership with telecommunications firm Telstra.
Seven launches live sports mobile initiative
Australian commercial broadcaster Seven will launch a set of free mobile applications next month to show live coverage of a series of sporting events.
Seven dives into Fina World Championships
Australian commercial broadcaster Seven has acquired rights for aquatic sport’s Fina World Championships.
Advertisers hit back over Australian sports rights inflation
A group of advertising agencies in Australia have criticised the “aggression” adopted in efforts by some of the country’s top domestic sports properties to drive increases in rights fees.
New Australian VOD platform eyes sports market
New Australian subscription video-on-demand platform Stan has said it could bid with commercial broadcaster Nine for key sports rights.
Seven to broadcast AFL-sanctioned women’s match
Australian commercial broadcaster Seven has struck a deal to show live coverage of an Australian Football League-sanctioned women's exhibition Aussie rules match on August 16 between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.
Ten targeting AFL and NRL rights bid to turnaround slump
Australian commercial broadcaster Ten is preparing to launch a bid for rights to the NRL rugby league competition and Aussie rules football league the AFL.
Renewals in Australia, Brazil for Wimbledon
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) has awarded rights in Australia and Brazil for the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, England.
Ten considering Foxtel investment approach
Australian commercial broadcaster Ten has confirmed it is considering an investment offer from pay-television operator Foxtel.