Sanzaar is a privately owned Australian company founded in 1996 as a joint venture between the Australian, New Zealand, and South African rugby unions. Employing approximately 20 people, Sanzaar's primary function is the organization and administration of major international rugby tournaments in the Southern Hemisphere. As of 2023, these tournaments include Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship.
Sanzaar confirmed the schedule for the 2025 Rugby Championship, to be played from August 16 to October 2, maintaining the mini-tour format with each team playing six matches (three home, three away). A partnership between New Zealand Rugby and Sanzaar partners resulted in a Fantasy Rugby Championship, launching in August before the Rugby Championship's first fixture. Separately, Nine and Rugby Australia renewed their partnership through 2030, an agreement that requires Sanzaar ratification and will provide increased rugby access for fans across various platforms.
Sanzaar offers 3 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Sanzaar's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and contact sports.
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Sanzaar's revenues were less than $1M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Sanzaar's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is rugby Union. For full access to Sanzaar's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Sanzaar sells broadcasting rights of its 2 rugby Union competitions to 16 companies globally, covering 5 countries. Sanzaar's rights holders include Telefonica, Sky Group and Disney Sports / ESPN. Sanzaar currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including rugby union.
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