Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has added to the success story surrounding New Zealand’s staging of the 2011 World Cup by revealing a series of broadcast landmarks for the tournament.
The New Zealand Rugby Union’s (NZRU) staging of the 2011 World Cup has allowed the organisation to report a NZ$9.6 million (US$7.9 million) profit for last year, reversing near identical losses for the previous 12 months.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has signed a long-term sponsorship and media rights agreement with Pitch International, with the organisation claiming the deal will “safeguard” the future of the sport in the country.
Insurance firm AMI has stepped up its backing of sport in Christchurch by securing the naming rights to the earthquake-ravaged city’s new stadium.
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has insisted that New Zealand’s staging of the 2011 Rugby World Cup exceeded expectations, after revealing encouraging initial financial results for the competition.
The New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) has sealed the biggest sponsorship deal in its history, with Pirtek agreeing terms on a wide-ranging partnership.
John Harnden, the outgoing chief executive of the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA), has been appointed as the CEO of the local organising committee for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
International Rugby Board (IRB) chairman Bernard Lapasset has praised an "exceptional" Rugby World Cup and admitted New Zealand’s success in hosting this year’s tournament has put the country in the running to stage the event again.
New Zealand Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah has played down reports that co-owner Eric Watson is set to sell his stake in the National Rugby League (NRL) club to businessman and philanthropist Owen Glenn.
New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) chief executive Steve Tew has warned that the country’s participation in future editions of the Rugby World Cup could be under threat unless changes are made to the commercial structure of the tournament.
