Rugby League
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
Rugby league teams back IMG’s club grading plan
Rugby league clubs in England have voted in favour of club grading proposals outlined by IMG as part of the agency’s 12-year joint venture agreement with the Rugby Football League and Super League Europe.
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
Super League rights negotiations held back by EFL tender – IMG
Broadcast deals for the revamped Super League, the top tier of rugby league in England, will not be decided until the English Football League completes its current sales process, according to IMG
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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BeIN Sports retains NRL rights in France
French pay-TV broadcaster beIN Sports has renewed a rights agreement with Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) competition until 2025.
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.
Super League returns to L’Équipe in France
L'Équipe has acquired broadcast rights in France to rugby league’s Super League during the 2023 season.
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
Sports Flick founder arrested over alleged Rugby League World Cup deal fraud
Dylan Azzopardi, the businessman behind the defunct Australian sports streaming platform Sports Flick, has been arrested for alleged fraud in an attempt to secure rights to the Rugby League World Cup
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)
Redcliffe Dolphins sign Kayo as stadium sponsor ahead of NRL debut
Australian National Rugby League expansion franchise the Redcliffe Dolphins has agreed a stadium naming rights deal with streaming service Kayo Sports ahead of its debut in the competition in 2023
Super League Europe CCO Jones appointed RL Commercial managing director
Rhodri Jones has been appointed the first managing director of Rugby League Commercial as the sport continues to refresh its corporate and leadership structure in the UK
Westpac signs on as new main sponsor of State of Origin’s Blues
Financial services company Westpac has agreed a deal with New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) to become the new main sponsor of State of Origin team the Blues
Hutton appointment completes RL Commercial board
Highly experienced media executive Peter Hutton has been named among the three external non-executive directors who complete the inaugural board of RL Commercial, as part of ongoing efforts to reshape…