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Six Nations and Sanzaar agree to sell global broadcast rights together in unique deal

The Six Nations and Sanzaar unions have agreed to sell all their media rights and commercial deals collectively for the first time in a new revenue-sharing model. In an innovative arrangement that is the first of its kind in sport…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Six Nations and Sanzaar agree to sell global broadcast rights together in unique deal
Key Things to Know
  • Six Nations and Sanzaar have agreed to collectively sell their media and commercial rights in a revenue-sharing model.
  • A new rights management agency will oversee sales for the 10 founding nations outside the World Cup.
  • The new strategy is expected to impact sponsorship deals in 2028 and broadcast rights beginning in 2030.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Six Nations and Sanzaar unions have reached an agreement to collectively sell their global media rights and commercial deals under a new revenue-sharing model. Under this arrangement, southern hemisphere nations will earn a share of profits from the Six Nations and British & Irish Lions tours, while European nations will gain revenue from the Rugby Championship and the New Zealand-South Africa rivalry series.

A newly established rights management agency run by the 10 Nations Championship founding unions will manage the sales. The new commercial and sponsorship setup is scheduled to begin in 2028, with pooled television rights auctions starting from the 2030 cycle.

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