New Zealand tour of South Africa to air live on Sky Sports
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Sky Sports will broadcast New Zealand's eight-match tour of South Africa, starting Friday, August 7, as part of a new rights deal with SANZAAR. This five-year agreement covers international rugby events from 2026-2030, allowing Sky Sports to showcase four Test matches and four non-Test matches against club sides. Notable events included in the deal are future Rugby Championships and the Bledisloe Cup. Fans in the UK and Ireland will also access highlights and clips on Sky's digital platforms.
- •New Zealand's tour kicks off on August 7.
- •The deal covers events through 2030.
- •Includes Test matches and club side matches.
- •Sky Sports retains exclusive UK broadcast rights.
- •Fans can access highlights on digital platforms.
"South African, New Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have agreed a deal for international rugby rights from 2026-2030, extending an over-three-decade-long partnership.
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