Nine accuses ‘bloated’ NRL of mismanagement as 2020 broadcast discussion comes to blows

April 9, 2020 5:15

The discussion, or lack thereof, over the 2020 broadcast of the NRL season has turned ugly with rights partner Nine accusing the sporting body of “mismanagement over many years”.

The aggression follows a decision by the NRL to bring the season back on 28 May, just seven weeks away, with a 15-round season the suggested offering. The NRL allegedly came to this decision without liaising with its broadcast partners. Nine currently holds the free-to-air (FTA) broadcast rights for the NRL until 2022.

Greenberg and V’landys are planning for the season to return at the end of May, but Nine isn’t happy with the choice

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Hannah Blackiston

Hannah Blackiston was the deputy editor of Mumbrella. She worked with the company from March 2019 to November 2020.

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BriznEyland 14 Apr 20

Nine seem to have dictated terms to the NRL for many years, so perhaps now the show is on the other foot? If you live in Brisbane and don’t support the Bronco’s, good luck seeing any other team on a Friday night. I’m kinda glad to see them under pressure a bit.

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