SANZAAR picks Arqiva to deliver 2026 rugby competitions worldwide
Global media services provider Arqiva has been selected by South African, New Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) to provide global content distribution services for the remainder of its 2026 international rugby programme.
The deal with SANZAAR extends a successful relationship that has already seen Arqiva supporting the delivery of Super Rugby Pacific to broadcasters and audiences around the world.
Under the agreement, Arqiva will provide distribution of SANZAAR’s flagship rugby content, including Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry and the SANZAAR Unions’ hosted international matches throughout 2026, via Arqiva’s connectivity solution, Arqade Connect.
The partnership builds on Arqiva’s established track record supporting SANZAAR’s content delivery requirements and helping ensure world-class rugby reaches fans wherever they are.
Gaurav Jandwani, Executive Director, Media & Broadcast, Arqiva, said, “We’re delighted to be expanding our partnership with SANZAAR and supporting the delivery of some of the world’s most prestigious rugby competitions.
“As audiences increasingly expect live sport to be available wherever and whenever they choose to watch, dependable distribution has never been more important.
“At Arqiva, we help our customers deliver content that people rely on. Whether it’s live sport, news or entertainment, our role is to ensure critical content reaches broadcasters and viewers with the quality, resilience and reliability they expect.
“We’re proud that SANZAAR has once again placed its trust in Arqiva to support these major international rugby events throughout 2026.”
Arqiva delivers managed media services with reliability from playout to headend, simplifying complexity across cloud, on-premise, IP, fibre and satellite workflows.
Brendan Morris, CEO, SANZAAR, added, “Arqiva is a trusted partner in delivering SANZAAR’s premier rugby competitions in 2026 to audiences around the world. Their reliability, technical excellence and global distribution capabilities help ensure our World Feed reaches broadcasters and fans with the highest quality and consistency.”
