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Nine Entertainment has extended its Australian Premier League streaming and broadcast rights through the 2033-34 season, securing a major audience driver for Stan Sport. The deal carries an expected rights-fee increase of about 3% a year, while Nine says changes to legacy Optus discounts and other initiatives should offset higher costs.

Sky Network Television Limited posted a robust FY26 with 9% revenue growth, a 45% dividend increase, and secured major sports rights through 2034, underpinned by the integration of Sky Free.

Sky New Zealand has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the NRL in New Zealand through to 2034, extending its long-running partnership with the Australian Rugby League Commission and promising comprehensive coverage across multiple platforms.

Nine Entertainment has locked in exclusive free-to-air and streaming rights for NRL and NRLW matches from 2028 to 2034, reinforcing its dominance in Australian sports broadcasting and promising continued audience growth.

Sports Entertainment Group reports a robust first half FY26 with nearly doubling EBITDA and declares special dividends following asset sales.

Sky New Zealand has locked in a five-year exclusive broadcast partnership with New Zealand Rugby and SANZAAR, ensuring fans access to every major rugby moment through to 2030. The deal expands coverage of both men's and women's rugby, including new tournaments and historic tours.

Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) is set to become the sole broadcaster of all three Victorian racing codes after agreeing to acquire RSN’s brand and broadcasting assets for $3.25 million.

Linius Technologies embarks on a strategic transformation under CEO Ben Taverner, focusing on operational restructuring, AI-enhanced SaaS products, and market expansion beyond sports to achieve breakeven by June 2026.