Gary Burchett: Sky TV Head of Sport on the broadcasting deal with NZ Rugby - Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Sky have announced a renewed five-year broadcast partnership with New Zealand Rugby, starting this January. 

The deal cements almost all men's and women's internationals. 

However, the governing body reserve the right to play up to five offshore All Blacks and Black Ferns matches from outside the scheduled competitions, to support efforts to increase their revenue base. 

Sky’s Head of Sport, Gary Burchett, joined Piney to discuss just what this means for the country’s largest sport TV provider. 

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