Sky TV has reclaimed the rights to screen international cricket matches played in New Zealand in a six-year deal starting in late 2026.

The pay-TV operator, which lost domestic rights to Spark Sport in 2020, has clinched a new deal which gives it the rights to screen Black Caps matches again. 

 New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink joined Piney to discuss the deal - and explain why the certainty is better for Kiwi cricket.

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Sky TV has reclaimed the rights to screen international cricket matches played in New Zealand in a six-year deal starting in late 2026.
The pay-TV operator, which lost domestic rights to Spark Sport in 2020, has clinched a new deal which gives it the rights to screen Black Caps matches again.&nbsp;
&nbsp;New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink joined Piney to discuss the deal - and explain why the certainty is better for Kiwi cricket.
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Scott Weenink: New Zealand Cricket CEO on Sky winning back the rights to broadcast cricket in NZ

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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 19 April.

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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 19 April. 
Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 19 April 2026 

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This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Chiefs winning, the Crusaders losing the horses and the demise of Moana Pasifika.

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This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Chiefs winning, the Crusaders losing the horses and the demise of Moana Pasifika.
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the Chiefs winning, the Crusaders losing the horses and the demise of Moana Pasifika

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Crunch time for Auckland FC's hopes of clinching back-to-back Premiers' Plates in the A-League.

The Black Knights are just kicking off against ninth-placed Central Coast at Mount Smart Stadium.

Auckland are four points off leaders Newcastle Jets, with a game in hand and needing a win or a draw sending the minor premiership title race to the final week of the regular season next week.

Auckland FC winger Lachlan Brook joined Piney to discuss.

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Crunch time for Auckland FC's hopes of clinching back-to-back Premiers' Plates in the A-League.
The Black Knights are just kicking off against ninth-placed Central Coast at Mount Smart Stadium.
Auckland are four points off leaders Newcastle Jets, with a game in hand and needing a win or a draw sending the minor premiership title race to the final week of the regular season next week.
Auckland FC winger Lachlan Brook joined Piney to discuss.
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Lachlan Brook: Auckland FC winger ahead of the team's clash against the Central Coast Mariners

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Scott Weenink: New Zealand Cricket CEO on Sky winning back the rights to broadcast cricket in NZ

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