NRL
NRL’s analysts prepare to split up the game for TV sell-off
The Australian reports that the NRL has its own team of analysts who have been determining the value of the game’s assets over the past year. “I think the most important thing is to understand the value of the asset that you’ve got and we do,’’ Smith said. “We’ve done a lot of work over…
ACT govt to investigate multi-sport ticket for AFL, NRL and Super Rugby
Fairfax reports that the ACT Government will look at having a one size fits all venues membership ticket for its Canberra venues. Such a membership would include games played by Union, League, AFL and potentially cricket at GIO Stadium and Manuka Oval. The Government is unhappy with crowds this year and would like night matches…
Rugby league sparks $3b in TV rights scrum
The Financial Review writes that Rugby League has kicked off something of a bidding war, having launched its media rights negotiations are year ahead of time, after the AFL began their talks last year. The article says that other sports may find themselves short, and their own negotiations on hold until the major players have…
Canterbury Bulldogs sniffing for new sponsor
Fairfax media reports today that the Bulldogs are on the lookout for a major sponsor to contribute a seven figure sum into the club after parting ways with major sponsor Jaycar. The club says its going in another direction at the end of the season.
State of Origin worth up to $2m per minute
Fairfax media reporting that if sold as a separate property State of Origin could be worth as much as $2 per minute of screen time. Experts believe that Origin could contribute as much as 25% of any rights deal.
NRL to begin TV Negotiations early
Fairfax media reports that the NRL will commence tv negotiations early in a bid to head off the AFL and allow for as many bidders as possible. The NRL hopes to get between 1.5-2 billion next time.
Nth Queensland renew Jupiters deal
The North Queensland Cowboys have renewed their sponsorship arrangement with Jupiters Casino in Townsville, extending the deal until the end of 2016. The deal originally began in 2001. Jupiters chief executive Brad Morgan said: “Jupiters has a long history of partnership with the North Queensland Cowboys and recognises their contribution to the region commercially, and…
Wests Tigers sign Rashays Pizza Pasta Grill sponsorship
Wests Tigers have signed with Rashays Pizza Pasta Grill for the 2015 season and will appear on the playing strip. Wests Tigers CEO Grant Mayer welcomed Rashay’s Pizza Pasta Grill on board and said that the Club looked forward to working with Rashay’s in the future “Rashay’s have a presence across Sydney and are particularly…
Titans secure three new sponsors
NRL.com is reporting that the Titans have signed three new sponsors. TFH will become the chest plate sponsor of the Titans’ NRL team for 2015, LEDified will feature on the back of the shorts and Gold Training is the new front of jersey sponsor for the Titans’ Holden Cup team. “I believe this is a…
Melbourne Storm hopes for member boost from new loyalty program
The Financial Review reports that the Melbourne Storm hope a new rewards program will drive membership growth. It is hoped the new loyalty program will attract more members and create a deeper engagement with those that have already signed up. Points earned can be redeemed for a variety of rewards, including attending training sessions, meeting…
NRL may sign new TV deal with two years left to run on current contracts
News Limited is reporting that the NRL may try to sign its next media deal two years early, which will evidently give it some advantage over the AFL.
Stadiums Queensland shuts grandstand for Titans-Penrith clash
The Gold Coast Bulletin is reporting that Stadiums Queensland has closed one of the Grandstands for the Titans clash with Penrith reducing the capacity of the Robina stadium by 6,000 and forcing the club to tell its members and supporters that seating will be unavailable. “The request came from the stadium itself and from Stadiums…
Penrith Panthers and Port Adelaide Power form groundbreaking alliance
Fairfax reports that an AFl team and an NRL team will partner up to look at the way each other does business – Penrith from a football perspective, Port particularly from a business perpective. “It will give us a look into how an AFL team structures their football program,” Panthers football club chief executive Justin…
Lessons for the NRL in shaky AFL expansion strategy
Patrick Smith opines in the Australian that the NRL should proceed with expansion, with caution, saying that there are lessons to be learnt from the AFLs expansion strategy of marching straight in guns blazing. A word of caution from the AFL experience. Don’t march forward. Shuffle. Obviously expansion — it would mean exploration for any…
Clubs fear NRL can’t afford to expand
The Australian reports that club bosses are concerned that the NRL wont be able to afford expansion if it continues to prop up clubs – there are at least four presently receiving assistance from the league at the moment. “We need all the current clubs to be sustainable and the only way you’d look at…
Why publishing players’ salaries is both necessary and inevitable
Steve Mascord writes in Fairfax media that making player salaries public knowledge is only a matter of time.
New player emerges as race for second Brisbane NRL team hots up
Phil Lutton writes in Fairfax media that a new consortium has emerged as a contender for a possible second Brisbane license which could potentially be worth an additional 250 million to the leagues media rights.