For Stephen Conroy, Australia’s gambling culture doesn’t seem to be a major issue, with the Communications Minister arranging a deal with the television industry to allow betting agencies to continue promoting live odds during sports broadcasts.
The NRL’s defending premiers, the Melbourne Storm, have been sold by owners News Limited to a private consortium led by New Zealand entrepreneur Bart Campbell.
With the Wests Tigers NRL season hitting a new low following a demoralising 54-10 loss to South Sydney on Friday night, Steve Humphreys has stood down from his role as CEO at the club in an attempt to bring harmony to the troubled club.
The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys have agreed to a partnership with sports nutrition brand Vitalstrength, which will see the Australian brand become the Cowboys’ exclusive sports nutrition partner.
The Newcastle Knights have agreed to a two-year sponsorship deal with real estate agency Robinson Property for the remainder of 2013 and the entirety of the 2014 NRL season.