Sport

Coverage of the intersection of sport and business from Trevor McKewen, one of New Zealand's most experienced and respected journalists.
Business of Sport: A-League NZ expansion plan sharper than NRL's token attempts

Business of Sport: A-League NZ expansion plan sharper than NRL's token attempts

And on the heels of St Patrick’s Day, Dublin will host the crowning of Ireland when Andy Farrell’s men inevitably maul England in the Six Nations.

Trevor McKewen 17 Mar 2023
Business of Sport: UFC and AFL's sporting success

Business of Sport: UFC and AFL's sporting success

There are two commercial sporting juggernauts that fascinate me  – the Australian Football League (AFL) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Both organisations have their dark side. The AFL has made an art form of hushing up or shutting down investigations into illegal s...

Trevor McKewen 10 Mar 2023
Fifa to dump Saudi sponsorship of NZ World Cup

Fifa to dump Saudi sponsorship of NZ World Cup

NZ and Australia objected to the ‘Visit Saudi’ deal for the women's event.

Trevor McKewen 09 Mar 2023
Fifa preparing to dump controversial Saudi deal
Tourism

Fifa preparing to dump controversial Saudi deal

NZ and Australia were worried their ability to market their nations would be undermined.

Trevor McKewen 08 Mar 2023