Rugby / United Kingdom: Sky to broadcast SANZAAR international matches over the 2026-2030 cycle

News Tank Football - Paris - News #450262 - Published on 06/08/26 at 18:00
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Sky Sports has renewed its broadcasting rights for several SANZAAR competitions in the United Kingdom and Ireland for the 2026-2030 cycle, the British pay-TV broadcaster announced on 4 August 2026.

Under this new agreement, Sky has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights to the inaugural edition of "Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry." This new tour will see New Zealand play eight matches in South Africa from 7 August to 5 September 2026 (four matches against the Springboks, four matches against local clubs). The agreement also includes the broadcasting rights to South Africa's return tour in New Zealand in 2030.

Sky has also extended its broadcasting rights to the Rugby Championship for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 editions, as well as those to the Bledisloe Cup (the annual competition between…

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