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Gary Burchett: Head of Sky Sport on the return of First XV rugby

Publish Date
Fri, 16 May 2025, 7:43pm
Photo / NZ Herald
Photo / NZ Herald

Gary Burchett: Head of Sky Sport on the return of First XV rugby

Publish Date
Fri, 16 May 2025, 7:43pm

Sky Sport is primed to recommence coverage of First XV rugby after a two-season absence, with live broadcasts kicking off from May 29.

Sky today announced plans to broadcast up to 20 First XV fixtures this year, with nine matches confirmed to date – and all expected to draw thousands of eyeballs.

However, it comes with a caveat: there are no plans to broadcast any Auckland 1A First XV matches this season, given a media ban still in force there by school principals.

Gary Burchett Head of Sky Sport joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the return of First XV to our screens. 

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