Sky wins NZ rights to Super 14 and provincial games

Sky Network TV has signed a sub-licence with Rugby International that grants it exclusive New Zealand rights to Super 14 rugby.

Rugby International is a News Corp company and the sub-licence will allow Sky TV to broadcast Super 14 rugby from New Zealand, South Africa and Australia until 2010.

Under the deal, Sky TV will also broadcast provincial rugby in New Zealand and South Africa between 2006 and 2010.

The deal does not cover any Rugby World Cup games or other International Rugby Board events, such as the IRB Sevens tournament.

- NZPA