Sydney Rugby Union are excited to be a key partner in the Rugby Australia broadcast partnership with Nine from 2026 through to 2027. It marks a new era for the Charter Hall Shute Shield.
The Charter Hall Shute Shield will feature across 9GEM in NSW and 9NOW nationally with one game per week broadcast live including the finals series. Stan Sport will feature five games per week and the finals series.
Grahame O’Donnell, President of Sydney Rugby Union said “I would like to thank our twelve Premiership Clubs for their support and backing Sydney Rugby Union to work with Rugby Australia to get the outcome that is best for club rugby”
Peter Watkins, General Manager of Sydney Rugby Union said “this marks a new era for Sydney Rugby Union and continues the long-standing partnership with Rugby Australia, Nine and Stan which we have built across a number of years.
“It’s exciting to see a match of the round return to free to air each week in 2026 and beyond. At the heart we are a community game, the players are our product, and we will see them continue to shine and excite fans through the Nine network”
“Thanks to James Durbin Director Commercial & Marketing at Rugby Australia for believing in the value of the Charter Hall Shute Shield and working to deliver an increased level of support”
Phil Waugh, Chief Executive of Rugby Australia said “Club rugby is part of the fabric of Australian society and we are delighted that it will be well represented across Nine and Stan Sport in the next broadcast cycle.
“The future of Australian Rugby is bright and our growth trajectory is strong. This deal from 2026 through 2030 will ensure the game is well supported from the grassroots through to the international level for men and women, boys and girls.”
