South African, New Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have agreed a new contract covering international rugby media rights from 2026 to 2030. The arrangement extends a partnership that has lasted for more than three decades. Under the deal, New Zealand’s tour of South Africa is set to be shown live on Sky Sports, according to reporting from Sky Sports and Sky News. The coverage forms part of broader rights arrangements associated with SANZAAR’s competitions across the participating countries. The sources describe the agreement as a continuation of the long-running relationship between the sport’s governing and commercial rights holder(s) and Sky’s sports broadcasting operation. Specific details beyond the live airing of the New Zealand tour and the overall 2026-2030 time frame are not provided in the excerpts reviewed. The agreement signals continuity for viewers and broadcasters ahead of future international rugby scheduling within the SANZAAR framework.
New Zealand tour of South Africa to air live on Sky Sports under 2026-2030 deal
South African, New Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have agreed a new contract covering international rugby media rights from 2026 to 2030. The arrangement extends a pa...
- SANZAAR and Sky Sports agree a new international rugby rights deal covering 2026-2030.
- The deal extends a partnership running for more than three decades.
- New Zealand’s tour of South Africa is included and will be shown live on Sky Sports.
- The agreement involves the rugby nations of South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina under the SANZAAR banner.
South African, New Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have agreed a deal for international rugby rights from 2026-2030, extending an over-three-decade-long partnership.
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