SANZAAR and Sky Sports have announced a new five-year broadcasting partnership covering international rugby matches from 2026 through 2030. The agreement extends their existing relationship, which has spanned more than three decades. Sky Sports will have exclusive access to broadcast New Zealand’s eight-match tour of South Africa, which commenced this Friday August 7. The coverage includes all four Test matches between the nations as well as four non-Test matches against South African club sides.
Beyond the current tour, the new agreement encompasses several major rugby tournaments and fixtures. Sky Sports will broadcast the Rugby Championship across 2027, 2028, and 2029, as well as the Bledisloe Cup and other SANZAAR international matches during both 2026 and 2030. Additionally, Sky Sports will show South Africa’s tour of New Zealand scheduled for 2030.
The broadcast rights extend across the United Kingdom and Ireland, with Sky Sports making match highlights and clips available on digital and social media platforms alongside the exclusive broadcast access. According to SANZAAR Chief Executive Officer Brendan Morris, the organization is pleased to retain Sky Sports as a rights holder broadcaster. Morris noted that UK rugby fans will continue to have access to matches from Super Rugby Pacific, the Rugby Championship, the Bledisloe Cup, and additional tour matches through the new agreement.
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