Peace breaks out as News Corp seals deal with NRL over pay TV broadcast rights

November 27, 2015 10:50

The NRL has exceeded its expectations with its new $1.85bn broadcast deal, regaining control of the game and brokering peace with News Corp.

The deal includes every game being broadcast live on Fox Sports, the launch of a 24 hour dedicated league channel, a new exclusive Friday night game for Fox Sports and the phasing out of Monday night games.

Executives from News Corp, Nine and the the Australian Rugby League Commission celebrated the deal over drinks last night following three days of intensive negotiations capped by the last minute involvement of News Corp CEO Robert Thompson.

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Simon Canning

Simon Canning was Mumbrella's marketing and advertising editor from 2015-2017. In a career spanning journalism and communications over more than 30 years Simon has become one of Australia’s most respected analysts and commentators on the advertising, marketing and media industries. A regular commentator on radio and TV, Simon has also worked in media in the US and UK .

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