Nine and Foxtel agree to return of 20-round NRL competition, but payment details remain unresolved

April 29, 2020 9:32

The argy-bargy between the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) and its television broadcast partners, Nine and Foxtel, has reached a partial resolution, with the National Ruby League (NRL) competition set to return on 28 May with a 20-round season.

Exact details, however, including how much the broadcasters will pay for the altered season, remain unresolved.

Mumbrella understands the television partners don’t want to overpay for the competition – particularly when it is unlikely to be able to showcase the atmosphere generated by live crowds.

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Vivienne Kelly

Vivienne Kelly was previously the editor of Mumbrella from 2016 to August 2020.

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