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The National Rugby League finalized a record seven-year broadcast agreement worth $5.3 billion with Foxtel and Nine Entertainment. The deal begins in 2028 and covers both the men's and women's competitions.
forbes.comThe National Rugby League reached a seven-year agreement worth $5.3 billion with Nine and Foxtel. Nine will pay $145 million annually while Foxtel will pay about $520 million per year.
Zak Butters stated he will not decide his future until the end of the season. He said the AFL is not prepared for in-season player movement announcements like those in the NRL.
nypost.comThe Newcastle Knights will rest Queensland Maroons fullback Kalyn Ponga for Friday's NRL match against the St George Illawarra Dragons. Fletcher Sharpe will start at fullback while Bradman Best returns from injury.
pinknews.co.ukKane Evans, a former NRL enforcer and Fijian international, publicly stated he is gay during an interview on Channel Nine’s 100% Footy program.
Andrew Abdo will begin as Tennis Australia CEO on August 3 after leaving the NRL. Craig Tiley, who held both the CEO and Australian Open director roles, is moving to the United States Tennis Association at the same time.
New Zealand Rugby is scheduled to discuss a proposed Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test at a board meeting on Thursday. The AFL and NRL Anzac Day matches draw massive crowds and strong TV audiences while a Wallaroos versus Black Ferns Test this year reached 887,000 viewers.
The Perth Bears are close to securing salary cap concessions from the NRL to help attract players to the expansion club in Western Australia. Discussions followed a meeting between club officials and NRL chief Peter V’landys. Separately, internal tensions have emerged involving h…
Zac Lomax, a former NRL player, did not play in the Western Force's 42-19 win over the Queensland Reds due to hamstring tightness. The team sustained injuries to wingers Dylan Pietsch and Darby Lancaster, raising the possibility of Lomax's debut against the Fijian Drua in Lautoka…