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Australia’s top federations prioritise income security in renegotiated rights deals
Australia’s top domestic federations have accepted significant short-term rights-fee cuts in renegotiated deals with domestic broadcasters, prioritising income security in the aftermath of the Covid-19 shutdown.
Optus ‘not in the running’ for Rugby Australia rights
Pay-television operator Foxtel appears to be in the box seat to retain Rugby Australia’s broadcast rights after telecoms operator Optus was said to have opted against participating in the governing body’s lat…
Rugby Australia finances under more pressure after cut-price TV deal
The low value of Rugby Australia's recent media-rights agreement with pay-television broadcaster Foxtel has increased the financial pressure on the union
Rugby Australia ‘in KKR investment talks’, returns in July with TV deal
US-based private equity firm KKR is in talks with Rugby Australia about an investment in the sport, it has been reported
Rugby Australia dealt blow as Optus focuses on football
Embattled Rugby Australia has been dealt a fresh blow after telecoms operator Optus said it won’t be bidding for the sport’s domestic broadcast rights.