Australia
Mass job cuts planned at A-Leagues, KeepUp media unit set to shut
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the governing body of the A-League Men and Women competitions, is set to cut as much as 50 per cent of its workforce, with its KeepUp media arm among the casualties,…
Cricket Australia appoints Rise Worldwide to sell virtual inventory in India
Cricket Australia (CA) has selected Rise Worldwide as its exclusive virtual sponsorship sales agency in India on a four-year term.
Luzhou Laojiao extension marks latest Tennis Australia sponsorship business
Tennis Australia has continued its run of sponsorship deals for the Australian Open through the extension of its contract with Luzhou Laojiao
BMS replaces Westpac on Queensland Reds jersey
Australian Super Rugby Pacific team Queensland Reds has named global insurance broker BMS Group as its new front-of-jersey sponsor in a four-year agreement, from 2024 to 2027
Trio of deals cements Foxtel’s cricket position
Foxtel has extended its Cricket South Africa (CSA) rights in a multi-year deal from 2024-25 onwards, reinforcing its position as the ‘home of cricket’ in Australian broadcasting.
Toyota and HCLTech upgrade to fill CA’s main shirt positions
Cricket Australia (CA) has upgraded deals with two existing sponsors – Toyota and HCLTech – on one-year contracts to fill the top two kit branding positions for the recently crowned men’s Cricket World…
Isuzu UTE extends and expands A-League title sponsorship deal
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has announced a two-year extension of its sponsorship agreement with utility vehicle brand Isuzu UTE
New blow for CGF as Gold Coast drops 2026 Commonwealth Games proposal
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has been dealt yet another blow in its attempt to stage the next edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2026, after Australia's leading official said the organisation should look outside the country for new host after a joint proposal collapsed.
Fanatics begins AFL merchandise expansion with Essendon deal
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics has announced its first licensing agreement with an Australian Football League (AFL) team, Melbourne-based Essendon.
Amazon Prime Video seizes ICC rights in Australia
E-commerce giant Amazon has taken a major leap into cricket after securing exclusive media rights in Australia to International Cricket Council events from 2024 to 2027
Fite ends Portuguese league blackout across multiple markets in Sportfive deal
Streaming platform Fite has acquired exclusive rights in selected markets across Europe and Oceania to Portugal’s Primeira Liga until the end of the 2025-26 season.
New Balance ups tennis game in Australia with AO sponsorship
New Balance has taken a major step in commercialising its relationship with Australian tennis by signing as the ‘Official Performance Apparel and Footwear’ provider of the Australian Open (AO) and United Cup.
Rolex secures title rights to 2024 Australian GP
Rolex has secured the title sponsorship rights to next year’s Australian Grand Prix as part of its existing Global Partner deal with Formula 1.
Rugby Australia finalises A$80m loan, private equity not off the table
Rugby Australia has concluded its capital raise programme, today (Friday) entering into an agreement with Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) that is designed to underpin investment during a crucial upcoming period for the governing body.
Football Australia finances boosted by Socceroos, Matildas success
Football Australia's revenues rose by 48 per cent in the past year, reflecting new-found success on the pitch and rising confidence about the future of the sport in the country
Harvey Norman opts against Super Rugby Pacific title renewal
Stalwart sponsor of Australian sport, the retail giant Harvey Norman, has opted not to extend its deal with Rugby Australia as the domestic market title sponsor of the Super Rugby Pacific competition
McLennan axed as Rugby Australia chairman, Herbert elected successor
Hamish McLennan was ousted as chairman of Rugby Australia at a late-night board meeting yesterday (Sunday), and has been replaced by Daniel Herbert.
Record OTT audience for Disney Star as 59m watch India suffer World Cup final defeat
India's defeat to Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup final on home soil drew a record peak concurrency of almost 59 million viewers on Disney Star's OTT platform yesterday (Sunday)