Fox Sports has secured former rugby league star Luke Keary on a three-year contract, marking a significant addition to its broadcasting team. Keary, who transitioned to media earlier this year, will become an exclusive contributor to Fox League starting next season, where he will participate in gameday coverage and magazine-style programs.
Keary, 34, brings extensive experience from his playing days with South Sydney Rabbitohs, Sydney Roosters, and Catalans Dragons. Over a career spanning more than a decade, he made over 250 appearances in the NRL and Super League and represented both New South Wales and Australia. Highlights of his career include three premiership victories with South Sydney and the Roosters, and earning the Clive Churchill Medal.
Since entering broadcasting, Keary has gained attention for his natural presence on television. He currently appears on both Fox League and Network Seven, contributing as part of Seven’s "Agenda Setters" panel and featuring on Fox League’s rugby league coverage. Fox Sports managing director Steve Crawley praised Keary’s adaptability and expertise, emphasizing that he will perform a variety of roles across flagship shows such as NRL360 and the Matty Johns Show. Crawley added that Keary has strong ambitions in broadcasting and is “just a natural at it.”
In addition to his media work, Keary continues his involvement in rugby league off the field, serving as a mentor with the Sydney Roosters and engaging in other roles within the club. He has also been a regular contributor to Triple M’s rugby league coverage.
Elsewhere in sports media innovation, DAZN’s global chief operating officer Patrick Delany was recently in Sydney overseeing developments with the Australian production company NEP. His team is experimenting with combining 4K resolution and High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology for live broadcasts, starting with the Supercars Bathurst race this weekend. This trial aims to enhance the viewer experience for Kayo Sports subscribers, potentially extending to AFL and NRL coverage next season.
This approach follows in the footsteps of Foxtel’s early adoption of 4K nearly ten years ago, which offered picture quality four times that of standard HD. If successful, the integration of 4K with HDR could represent a significant leap forward in broadcast quality for Australian live sports audiences.