Europe
Eir Sport swoops for Rugby World Cup rights in record deal
Irish pay-television broadcaster Eir Sport has acquired rights in the country to a host of World Rugby tournaments, including the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Swiss Ice Hockey Federation signs UPC as new main rights partner
The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation has awarded its media rights for the five seasons from 2017-18 to 2021-22, with telecommunications company UPC and public-service broadcaster SRG SSR clinching contracts.
ProSiebenSat.1 groups sports interests under new umbrella body
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has formed a new umbrella body to manage its interests in the sports sector.
British Rowing engages ESM ahead of Rio 2016
The British Rowing governing body has signed a partnership with digital media agency Engage Sports Media ahead of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Eleven pounces for Premier League rights in Taiwan
International pay-television broadcaster Eleven Sports Network has acquired rights in Taiwan for football’s English Premier League.
France Télévisions renews Globecast deal for cycling coverage
France Télévisions has renewed a deal for Globecast to provide media distribution services for the French public-service broadcaster’s coverage of cycling events.
Canal Plus on the green with top golf renewals
French pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus has renewed rights deals for a selection of top golf properties.
Match TV unveils Olympics coverage plans
Russian sports media platform Match TV will provide coverage of the Rio 2016 summer Olympic Games on six channels, according to the sport.ru website.
New broadcast partners on board for Tour de France
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation has said the 2016 edition of the cycling race will have new broadcast partners as it prepares to commence tomorrow (Saturday).
The Racing Partnership launches new betting channel
The Racing Partnership (TRP), a joint venture between UK racecourse owner and operator Arena Racing Company (ARC) and seven UK independent racecourses, has launched a new television channel to provide its content to licensed betting offices in the UK.
Formula E partners up with Facebook, ESPN Player and Snapchat for season finale
The Formula E electric car-racing championship has agreed content partnerships with digital streaming service ESPN Player and social media platforms Facebook and Snapchat for its final rounds of the 2015-16 season in London.
Swisscom claims SFL rights renewal, loses ice hockey contract
Swisscom has retained its rights to domestic club football’s Super League competition but has lost its contract with the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation, according to the telecommunications company’s chief executive, Urs Schaeppi.
Lagardère Sports unveils senior appointment in Europe
Lagardère Sports, the sports marketing division of conglomerate Lagardère, has appointed Robert Müller von Vultejus to head up its new Business Development Europe team
Mediapro snaps up rights to remaining LaLiga rights packages
The Mediapro agency has today (Thursday) acquired the remaining two packages of LaLiga Spanish football domestic rights for the three seasons from 2016-17 to 2018-19.
MTG and Telenor secure new carriage deal
Modern Times Group, the multi-territory commercial and pay-television broadcaster, has agreed a new multi-year carriage deal with Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor.
ASO and Dimension team up for new Tour de France platform
Global IT solutions and services provider Dimension Data and Amaury Sport Organisation have teamed up to launch a new platform that intends to act as a second screen experience for fans following the 2016 edition of cycling’s Tour de France.
Sky launches new triple-play service through Now TV
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky has launched a triple-play service through its online streaming service Now TV.
BBC readies content for 4K channel – report
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC is gathering a portfolio of content in preparation for the launch of a 4K ultra high definition channel, according to the Advanced Television website.