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November 27, 2015 7:46 AM EST
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
     

FORM 8-K
     
 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
November 27, 2015
DATE OF REPORT
(DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED)
 
     
NEWS CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
 
     
 
         
Delaware
 
001-35769
 
46-2950970
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION
OF INCORPORATION)
 
(COMMISSION FILE NO.)
 
(IRS EMPLOYER
IDENTIFICATION NO.)
 
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES, INCLUDING ZIP CODE)
 
(212) 416-3400
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
 
 
     

 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 27, 2015, News Corp Australia, in conjunction with its subsidiary FOX SPORTS Australia, announced that it has secured a five year rights deal with the National Rugby League for seasons 2018-2022. A copy of News Corp Australia's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
Press release issued by News Corp Australia, dated November 27, 2015.
 
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
       
 
NEWS CORPORATION
(REGISTRANT)
 
     
 
By:
 
/s/ Michael L. Bunder
   
 
Michael L. Bunder
   
 
Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Dated: November 27, 2015

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
Press release issued by News Corp Australia, dated November 27, 2015.
 
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
 
Media Release
 
Friday November 27, 2015
News Corp Australia announces landmark NRL rights deal

News Corp Australia, in conjunction with its subsidiary FOX SPORTS Australia, today announced that it has secured a five year deal with the National Rugby League for seasons 2018-2022.

The deal brings together News, Nine Entertainment and Telstra to deliver $1.8billion to the NRL, securing the game's future for the long term.

In 2016 FOX SPORTS will show every game of every round live, ad-free, in high definition, including exclusive broadcasts of three Super Saturday games, a Sunday afternoon game and Monday Night Football.

In 2017 FOX SPORTS will launch a dedicated new NRL channel, which will feature every game of every round, the most comprehensive news coverage, the best commentary and analysis from the game's biggest names, along with a new exclusive Friday night game at 6pm, Super Saturday and a Sunday afternoon game.

Subscribers to the FOX SPORTS package will have access to all these services on televisions, tablets and smart phones.

News Corp Australia chief executive Peter Tonagh said "This is a truly outstanding deal that will, for the first time in the history of the game, give fans live coverage of every game each round. It's a big win for the fans, and a big win for the clubs, and News is delighted to be a part of it.

"The deal affirms FOX SPORTS as the home of NRL, and the premium destination for sports coverage in Australia. Patrick Delany and his team will deliver fans of every club an experience like no other.

"I would like to thank the NRL, Nine Entertainment and Telstra for coming together to deliver such a terrific outcome for everyone."

End.

Released by News Corp Australia Corporate Affairs
For further details contact:

Stephen Browning – Head of Corporate Affairs
T: 02 8114 7850
M: 0432 961 773
E: [email protected]


About News Corp Australia

News Corp Australia is part of one of the world's largest and leading global media and information services businesses - News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Each month, over 15 million Australians choose to consume news and information across News Corp Australia's suite of multi-platform (print, web, mobile and tablet) products – more than any media group in Australia.

News Corp Australia's portfolio of national, metropolitan, regional, community and specialist multi-platform brands include The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Courier-Mail, The Advertiser (Adelaide), The Sunday Times (Perth), The Mercury (Hobart), NT News, Townsville Bulletin, The Cairns Post, Gold Coast Bulletin, Geelong Advertiser, The Weekly Times, news.com.au, FOX SPORTS, Eureka Report, Business Spectator, Vogue Australia, GQ, donna hay, Kidspot and taste.com.au.  

News Corp Australia also has significant investments in allied Australian media enterprises Foxtel, the REA Group and AAP.

As the #1 destination for news, lifestyle, sport and business, News Corp Australia plays a key role in the lives of consumers and provides a valuable channel for partners to engage these consumers.
 
 

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