Sydney 2015 secures first overseas partner with Sky deal

UK pay-television broadcaster Sky has acquired rights to the 2015 Netball World Cup national team event.

Sky said it will broadcast live coverage of key matches, including the England national team’s games, via its Sky Sports channels.

Coverage will also include both semi-final matches and the final.

The 2015 World Cup will take place in Sydney, Australia, from August 7-16.

The Sky deal represents the first international rights contract sealed by tournament organisers Netball World Cup Sydney 2015.