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Launches of Stan Sports and Disney’s Star Expand Australia’s Streaming Options
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe streaming landscape in Australia is to become larger and more complicated with the imminent launches of Stan Sports, and Disney’s Star.Stan, the Australian streaming service that is now wholly-owned by Nine Entertainment, is taking the game to incumbents Optus and Foxtel with the kick-off of its add-on package Stan Sports in time for the ‘Down Under’ winter sports season.Stan Sports’ initial major focus will be Rugby Union, with tennis in a minor league.Stan is understood to have agreed a A$100 million ($76.1 million) three-year deal as the exclusive broadcaster of Super Rugby, the professional men’s competition that involves club teams from both Australia and New Zealand.
