Sportfive signs deal for netball’s Nations Cup

The Sportfive International agency has agreed a deal with the Netball Singapore governing body for the host production and global distribution rights to its 2013 Nations Cup competition.

Sportfive will produce all matches live on December 7, the event’s final day, along with the closing ceremony. The agency will also produce a 30-minute highlights programme.

The content will be made available internationally for distribution on all forms of terrestrial, cable and satellite television, IPTV, fixed line, internet, mobile, closed circuit television, in-ship, in-flight and fixed media platforms.

Singapore, Papua New Guinea, Ireland, Sri Lanka, the United States and Uganda will compete in the tournament, which commences on Sunday.