Ampere Analysis finds Foxtel’s new NRL rights agreement will push the Australian broadcaster to devote around 90 per cent of its content budget to live sport, widening the gap between sports-focused broadcasters and entertainment-led streaming services. The record deal also highlights the increasing importance of premium sports rights to broadcasters competing for audiences and subscribers. […]
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has secured a record-breaking A$5.3 billion (€3.2bn) media rights agreement with Foxtel Group, Nine and Sky NZ, establishing the largest broadcast and media partnership in Australian sporting history. The seven-year agreement from 2028 delivers a substantial increase in annual revenue to the game, returns control of competition scheduling and […]
SPORT1+ has added NRL rugby to its lineup. The new season of the Australian NRL Telstra Premiership, which starts on March 10th, will usually be covered by three live broadcasts on each matchday. In addition to the regular season, the Finals Series and the Grand Final at the beginning of October will also be shown […]
Premier Sports has secured the rights to extensive coverage of the NRL in South East Asia and the Indian sub-continent for 2022. The NRL kick’s off on March 10th and Premier Sports will have 3 live matches and a comprehensive highlights programme from every round. In addition, Premier Sports will broadcast the NRL Finals Series, […]
Dalet and Bitmovin have announced a new collaboration that they say improves preparation and accelerates delivery of OTT content for broadcasters, sports leagues and teams, brands, and other media-rich companies. The first organisation to take advantage of the new technology partnership is Australia’s National Rugby League (the NRL). The workflow integration, which features the advanced […]