New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU)
NZR, RugbyPass deal illustrates tricky Sanzaar international sales process
An experimental deal between New Zealand Rugby and digital platform RugbyPass has underscored the difficulty the Sanzaar alliance and its member rugby unions have had selling international rights for the 2021-25 cycle.
RugbyPass to stream Super Rugby Aotearoa in overseas markets
Rugby union digital media platform RugbyPass will stream live coverage of New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa competition this year in 100 territories around the world, under a new deal with New Zealand…
Sky quells Spark insurgency with blockbuster Sanzaar renewal
The battle between Sky and Spark for control of New Zealand’s sports broadcasting and streaming market has resulted in a major revenue increase for rugby union rights-holders New Zealand Rugby and Sanzaar.
Sky NZ renews Sanzaar rights deal, NZ Rugby takes stake in broadcaster
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has agreed a five-year extension to its rights deal with New Zealand Rugby as well as a “revolutionary” new contract involving the sport’s national governing body …
Spark, TVNZ linked with joint bid for New Zealand rugby rights
New Zealand public-service broadcaster TVNZ and telecommunications company Spark have been linked with a possible joint bid for the domestic rights to games organised by New Zealand Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in the country.
Sanzar negotiates tough home markets and wins big in UK, France and Middle East
Southern hemisphere rugby rights have increased significantly in global value, driven by explosive growth in the UK, France and the Middle East, and supported by strong returns in difficult core markets.
Orcon launches petition for online coverage of All Blacks
A petition has been launched by internet provider Orcon calling for the New Zealand Rugby Union to stream live coverage of all national team All Blacks games online in the country.