The National Rugby League is believed to be close to a deal for radio broadcast rights. The Daily Telegraph reports today that 2GB and Triple M are expected to retain the rights. An official announcements is expected at some time today.
As reported previously on radioinfo, the NRL is currently in negotiations with radio stations for the next broadcast rights contract.
2GB is bidding to retain its existing rights, although the NRL is keen to extend coverage further into regional areas and interstate.
Triple M is thought to be chasing more games, and is in a better position than in the past to offer regional cvoverage now that Southern Corss Austereo also owns regional stations in every state.
An alliance between 2UE and the Caralis Supernetwork is also a possibility, and could potentially offer more regional stations than 2GB, but not SCA.
ABC Radio is expected to retain its existing non-commercial rights.
radioinfo is following progress and will report the results of the new deal when they are announced.
Hopefully 2GB's exclusive rights will end, more stations the better like the AFL
Melissa & I say that it is about time 2UE gained adleast a share of the Rugby League if Super Radio Network join 2UE in Broadcasting the Rugby League will that mean that Firfax Radio Nertwork and Super Radio Network could Merge in 2013?