Rugby League
Eden Park chief keen on bringing State of Origin to Auckland
Eden Park chief executive David Kennedy has said the venue is keen to attract a State of Origin game following its successful staging of the inaugural Auckland Nines rugby league event at the weekend.
Rhinos chief steps up call for expanded World Club Challenge
Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington has called on English Super League and Australian NRL officials to approve the expansion of the World Club Challenge from 2015 stating the move would present increased broadcast and commercial revenues for rugby league.
City teams up with Storm to acquire Melbourne A-League franchise
English Premier League club Manchester City has expanded its global empire by striking a deal to acquire a controlling stake in the Melbourne Heart franchise in Australia.
Super League revamp given green light by clubs
The European Super League is to be cut to 12 teams in 2015 with a return to relegation and promotion as part of a major overhaul of the rugby league club competition.
Outgoing Dunedin stadium chief defends move
Darren Burden, the outgoing chief executive of Dunedin Venues Management Limited (DVML) in New Zealand, has defended his decision to leave his role just one year into a five-year contract.
NRL blazes new trail for rugby league with Prozone deal
Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) has reached an in principle agreement with Prozone Sports which it states will make it a “world leader” in the use of high-performance data in rugby league.
Organisers seek Rugby League World Cup legacy
Profits from the 2013 Rugby League World Cup are set to be reinvested into the international game, according to tournament organisers.
Prozone acquires rugby analyst Verusco
Sports performance analyst Sports Universal Process SAS, trading as Prozone, has acquired New Zealand-based specialist rugby analyst Verusco Technologies.
Two bids confirmed for 2017 Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has approved expressions of interest from South Africa and a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand to host the 2017 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC).
Super League’s Vikings appoint comms head
England-based Super League rugby club Widnes Vikings has appointed Ian Cheveau head of communications.
RFL delays Super League reduction talks
The British Rugby Football League (RFL) has postponed discussions on proposed changes to its domestic Super League until after this year’s World Cup.
Man Utd extends Super League final host rights
English Premier League’s Manchester United has extended its contract to host the Super League grand final at its Old Trafford ground for another four years.
Bradford Bulls owners step down
Super League’s Bradford Bulls owners Omar Khan and sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe have stepped down with immediate effect, after only a year in charge of the rugby league team.
Rugby League enlists Opta for 2013 WC
Rugby League World Cup 2013 (RLWC2013) has agreed a deal with data suppliers Opta for broadcasters, print media, digital platforms and competing nations to use its services for the event.
Wakefield Wildcats appoint new chairman
European Super League club Wakefield Trinity Wildcats has appointed Michael Carter as its new chairman.
Rugby Expo 2013 signs Greenhouse Graphics
Rugby Expo 2013 has named graphic communications company Greenhouse Graphics as its official signage supplier.
Japan commits to developing rugby
Japan’s top ministers have reaffirmed their collective cross-party commitment to delivering a successful hosting of the Rugby World Cup 2019, as well as a long-term plan to promote the sport in the country beyond the event.
NRL Eels part ways with CEO Edwards
Australian National Rugby League (NRL) club the Parramatta Eels have parted ways with CEO Ken Edwards.