Sky Sports has solidified its long-standing partnership with SANZAAR by securing exclusive international rugby rights for the years 2026 to 2030. This new deal underscores a relationship that has spanned over three decades, ensuring that rugby fans in the UK will enjoy a wealth of content.

Starting this Friday, August 7, Sky Sports will broadcast New Zealand's eight-match tour of South Africa, which includes:

• Four Test matches against South Africa
• Four non-Test matches against club sides

In addition, fans can look forward to coverage of the Rugby Championship in 2027, 2028, and 2029, along with the Bledisloe Cup and other SANZAAR internationals scheduled for 2026 and 2030. Notably, Sky Sports will also air South Africa's tour of New Zealand in 2030.

Brendan Morris, SANZAAR CEI, expressed enthusiasm about the continuation of this partnership, stating:

SANZAAR is delighted to retain Sky Sports as a rights holder broadcaster in the UK for the next iteration of our international rugby tournaments.

Fans in the UK and Ireland can also access highlights and clips via Sky's digital and social platforms, ensuring they do not miss any of the action from major tournaments like Super Rugby Pacific, The Rugby Championship, and more.