Sky Television has confirmed it has reached agreement with SANZAR extending its rugby broadcast arrangements for five years from 2011 to 2015.
New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew says the agreement is a very positive step.
The deal covers the Super 15 series, the All Blacks' June Test matches, the Tri Nations series, all inbound tours to New Zealand, Australia and South Africa and the top domestic competitions in New Zealand and South Africa.
Details of the agreements have yet to be announced.
