Oceania
OneRugby to partner Lions
The OneRugby Group of companies will be the official licensing and merchandising partner for the British & Irish Lions 2005 tour to New Zealand.
Kiwi technology scores US approval
A New Zealand-based company has introduced leading edge texting technology to America’s biggest sporting code.
Prime Ministers back Islanders
The Pacific Islanders fight for inclusion in an expanded Super 12 received backing from unexpected quarters, with Australian Prime Minister John Howard and his New Zealand counterpart Helen Clark supporting the Islanders Alliance.
Kiwi technology scores US approval
A New Zealand-based company has introduced leading edge texting technology to America’s biggest sporting code.
Prime Ministers back Islanders
The Pacific Islanders fight for inclusion in an expanded Super 12 received backing from unexpected quarters, with Australian Prime Minister John Howard and his New Zealand counterpart Helen Clark supporting the Islanders Alliance.
Exclusive: IOC job offer?
The hunt for a new IOC marketing director is almost at an end, with Olympic chiefs set to offer the position to the successful candidate this weekend, sportbusiness.com can reveal.
Security Summit’s new speaker
Another leading industry figure has joined the line-up for the first International Sports Security Summit taking place in London latter this year.
ICC appoints tour firm
Cricket governing body the ICC has appointed Gullivers Sports Travel as the official tour operator for the ICC Champions Trophy 2004 in England.
Athens’ $1.5bn security
Organisers of the Athens Olympic Games have confirmed security costs for the event have risen to a staggering $1.5bn.
Melbourne’s satellite of love
Satellite services company GlobeCast Australia has teamed up with Sportsbrand Media Group to create the first full-time, fixed international satellite uplink facility in Melbourne.
Auckland’s V8 cash bonanza
A V8 Supercar race planned for New Zealand could generate as much as NZ$36.7m (EUR19.3m/U$23.8m) a year to the local economy, according to a new study.
Aussies land ICC tournament
Australian cricket chiefs have reacted with delight after the sport’s governing body, the ICC, awarded it the right to host the inaugural ICC Super Series next year.
IAAF’s Euro bids
Europe will host the 2009 IAAF World Championships after the final bids to stage the athletics showcase were received by the sport’s governing body.
Sports Alliance fights flab
The Australian Football League, Cricket Australia and Netball Australia have teamed up to spearhead a major campaign to help fight childhood obesity.
Emirates flies in America’s Cup
Airline Emirates is to sponsor Team New Zealand in its challenge for the next edition of yachting’s top event, the America’s Cup.
Sloman gets London call
London 2012 Olympic bid officials have turned to the former COO of the Sydney Games to help them in their race to land the event.
IEC set to make a splash
IEC in Sports says it is expecting increased demand for its swimming properties following the Athens Olympic Games.
Golfer teams up with AJB
Australian golfer Karrie Webb has split with agents IMG and teamed up with AJB Sports Management.