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Overseas streaming giant reportedly challenging Sky for NZ Rugby broadcasting rights

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 25 Feb 2025, 7:28pm
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Overseas streaming giant reportedly challenging Sky for NZ Rugby broadcasting rights

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 25 Feb 2025, 7:28pm

Saudi-backed service DAZN has reportedly entered the battle for New Zealand Rugby's broadcasting rights.

The national body are yet to come to a new agreement with incumbent rightsholders Sky - who are understood to have submitted a smaller bid than their current deal.

NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul initially broke the story, and he says NZR felt the need to reach out to a potential bidder who could offer more.

He suspects DAZN could be looking to acquire Sky as well - as it's currently in the process of buying Australia's Foxtel.

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