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Matt Tewhatu
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Matt is the editor of Digital Sport and Chief of Snack Media's rugby division and has a journalistic background both here in UK, Australia and in his native New Zealand. Follow him on Twitter @mtewhatu

Connected stadiums mean the end of the big screen

With the integrated world of digital and sport, there have been two mediums within sport that have never even been slightly related – the smartphone and the stadium’s big screen.

Australia to get 24/7 Premier League channel

After months of deliberation and boardroom meetings, Australian telecommunications company Optus has launched plans for its football offering which include launching a channel that will show the Premier League 24

Juventus FC launches a Chinese social network

Italian football giants Juventus has launched yet another first for a European football side in China with a specially designed social network aimed at increasing engagement with the side’s Chinese

Is Fightball a glimpse of the sporting future?

‘Fightball’, a one on one basketball ‘event’ may change the way digital platforms and sport traditionally work as sports endeavour to reach more crowds. If you haven’t heard of the

Football TV subscription service gets huge investment

Football TV streaming service fuboTV, has received major investment from corporate television networks Fox and Sky Sports in what is great news for football fans all over the globe. Launching

Digital Sport’s Weekly Wash-up 11/03/2016

Facebook chases NFL streaming rights With its live streaming service now picking up a huge amount of momentum, Facebook has reportedly inquired about the broadcast rights of the NFL in a

Facebook’s live streaming service can change the broadcasting game

If the lines between rights of the broadcasters, sporting organizations, sports federations and digital platforms weren’t already blurred, the widespread arrival of Facebook’s live streaming service will have definitely done

Major League Baseball is making some serious moves in fan engagement

In preparation for the Major League Baseball season that kicks off on 3 April, the organisation is making some very serious moves in the way of fan engagement. As part

Chase and Curry in new endorsement deal

Golden State Warrior Steph Curry has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with US bank Chase as his profile continues to rise on the back of a stellar two seasons. Signing agreements

Carlsberg recreates iconic moments from the Euros

Carlsberg has partnered with the F2 Freestylers in order to recreate iconic moments from previous Euros tournaments as part of their lead up to the tournament which starts June 10.