National Rugby League (NRL)
NRL set for two more teams by new rights cycle
The National Rugby League will be confident of securing an uplift in broadcast and commercial revenues in the next cycle, after it emerged an 18th franchise spot has been awarded to Western Australia.
NRL locks in four teams for historic double-header in Las Vegas
The National Rugby League (NRL) has detailed plans to start its 2024 campaign in Las Vegas, in what will mark the first regular-season games held outside of Australia and New Zealand.
ARLC strikes another short-term deal for NRL Grand Finals to remain in Sydney
The Australian Rugby League Commission and New South Wales Government have agreed a fresh one-year deal for this season’s NRL and NRLW Premiership Grand Finals to remain at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, with the long-term home of the events remaining uncertain.
NRL extends long-running Steeden ball sponsorship
Australasia’s National Rugby League has signed a five-year extension to its ball supply sponsorship with Steeden, the Australian sports equipment manufacturer.
NRL adds snack partner, Warriors sponsor at centre of referee ‘cheat’ row
Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) has announced a new sponsorship with snack brand Arnott's Shapes
Asahi extends NRL beverage sponsorship
The National Rugby League (NRL) has announced a multi-year extension of its sponsorship with Australian drinks company Asahi Beverages
NRL secures multi-year Hisense sponsorship extension
The National Rugby League (NRL) has announced that Hisense has extended its sponsorship agreement for another three years
Chemist Warehouse extends with NRL to 2025
Retail pharmacy Chemist Warehouse has signed a three-year extension to its ‘Major Partner’ deal with Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL).
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NRL posts record surplus of A$62.9m for 2022
Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) has reported a record operating surplus of A$62.9m (€40.4m/$43m) for the 2022 season, an increase of A$19.9m on the previous year.
Terms set for first CBA in NRL Women’s Premiership
Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) has reached in principle agreement with the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) on key terms for what would be a first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) f…
Foxtel to cover NRL’s new pre-season tournament
Australian pay-television broadcaster Foxtel has acquired rights to a new pre-season competition launched by the NRL
Premier Sports renews NRL rights in Asia
Pay broadcaster Premier Sports Asia has acquired exclusive live rights in more than 20 markets in Asia for Australia's National Rugby League in a five-year deal from 2023 to 2027
NRL signs sponsorship with Kia Australia
Car manufacturer Kia has announced a new three-year sponsorship of the National Rugby League (NRL)
Westpac acquires official match ball rights in major NRL sponsorship
Australian bank Westpac has signed with the National Rugby League (NRL) as the league’s ‘Official Bank and Payment Platform’ in a wide-ranging deal across the men’s and women’s game.
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NRL considers game in the US and reviving Ashes series
Australia's National Rugby League is looking at hosting a game in the US and reviving the Ashes series against England as it seeks to increase its international profile
AFL mega-deal puts pressure on NRL over domestic rights revenue
The Australian Football League's recent record domestic media rights deals have put pressure on the management of the National Rugby League over its own domestic rights valuation
Telstra signs landmark NRL naming rights extension
Australian telco Telstra has committed to a new five-year league naming agreement with the National Rugby League for both the NRL and NRLW Premierships until 2027
NRL Grand Final to remain in Sydney for now
The 2022 NRL Grand Final is to be held at Stadium Australia in Sydney after the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) and New South Wales (NSW) government agreed upon a short-term resolution to a dispute…