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[Terry]

Foxtel Targets $4 Billion Exclusive NRL Deal to Block Nine Network over 5 years and is actively pursuing partnerships with Seven or Ten networks

Foxtel has pitched a $4 billion proposal to secure exclusive control of all National Rugby League (NRL) broadcast rights from 2028, aiming to freeze out Nine Entertainment.

The $4B figure often quoted is misleading. It comes from PVL wanting to match the AFL's last deal that was worth $4.5B. But that was over 7 years and worth $643M per year. The NRL is doing a 5 year deal. To equal the AFL the deal needs to be $3.2B over that period.

The NRL's current deal is believed to be between $400M - $430M per year. They need a 55% increase to equal the AFL. With the current interest I'd say that is pretty much assured. If they got $4B it would be $800M per year and dwarf the AFL's deal. I can't see it getting that high. But then again PVL has been underestimated all his life. If he get's $800M per year it will be the deal of the century.

[leeroy*NRL*]

Foxtel Targets $4 Billion Exclusive NRL Deal to Block Nine Network over 5 years and is actively pursuing partnerships with Seven or Ten networks

Foxtel has pitched a $4 billion proposal to secure exclusive control of all National Rugby League (NRL) broadcast rights from 2028, aiming to freeze out Nine Entertainment.

The $4B figure often quoted is misleading. It comes from PVL wanting to match the AFL's last deal that was worth $4.5B. But that was over 7 years and worth $643M per year. The NRL is doing a 5 year deal. To equal the AFL the deal needs to be $3.2B over that period.

The NRL's current deal is believed to be between $400M - $430M per year. They need a 55% increase to equal the AFL. With the current interest I'd say that is pretty much assured. If they got $4B it would be $800M per year and dwarf the AFL's deal. I can't see it getting that high. But then again PVL has been underestimated all his life. If he get's $800M per year it will be the deal of the century.

yep true, it looks solid for NRL to go 5 years. it if beats AFL with a 5 year that is

though with PVL he may stretch it out just to nudge AFL

I can see NRL hitting close to $750mill approx
especially with the way inflation has went
and so much extra content the NRL has added to the package

Be good if PVL was discussing with NZ at same time and international
so they could announce a total figure at the press conference.

it is always all over the place staggered..

AUS, NZ PACIFIC/PNG and UK
RADIO, DIGITAL, TELSTRA
all at the same time.

[leeroy*NRL*]

V’landys has revealed one broadcaster is pushing for a 20-team competition within three years to beef-up the richest broadcast deal in rugby league’s 118-year history.

1 network undisclosed wants 20 teams with an extra team added in 2029/2030 for a record deal to be included.
with no byes equalling more games

PVL stated front runners are NZ2 and QLD5

[leeroy*NRL*]

interesting stat

NRL numbers and talks are for Australia Only, with talks for a 20th team in next tv deal>>>

IF NZ2 gets up >> we are now talking about a BIG lift in NZ tv deal as well.

[leeroy*NRL*]

Nice news out of New Zealand

NZTV FTA provider with multiple channels in New Zealand want the NRL off SKY in upcoming Tv deal..

$$$$$

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/med ... YTZNBQ5ZQ/

[Terry]

A great article in The Guradian:" Peter V'Landy's plays Kingmaker of Australian TV with NRL broadcast deal." Everything is pointing toward a record broadcast deal that will leave the fumbling game in their wake.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/ ... re_btn_url

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

A great article in The Guradian:" Peter V'Landy's plays Kingmaker of Australian TV with NRL broadcast deal." Everything is pointing toward a record broadcast deal that will leave the fumbling game in their wake.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/ ... re_btn_url

old Temu Pete and his propaganda arm trying to hype up TV rights

[Fred]

Yu oud think with two nations bidding for the rights it would make the nrl package more valuable as a product i would think. Be interesting to see if the nrl gets more for Australian TV rights than the AFL do. Especially with origin, the women’s nrl taking off- especially soo, and the expansion into a new untapped market on Perth.

But then AFL will just get more when their turn comes up I would think also. Be good if they both were up for grabs in same year.

[Terry]

Yu oud think with two nations bidding for the rights it would make the nrl package more valuable as a product i would think. Be interesting to see if the nrl gets more for Australian TV rights than the AFL do. Especially with origin, the women’s nrl taking off- especially soo, and the expansion into a new untapped market on Perth.

But then AFL will just get more when their turn comes up I would think also. Be good if they both were up for grabs in same year.

The AFL's deal goes for 7 years. The numbers look good for the first few years but by year 5, 6 and 7 its value won't be so great. The way PVL is going with negotiations the NRL will go past the AFL in both TV deal and total revenue. Which will be incredible considering the advantage the AFL has in game length and number of stoppages for advertising opportunities.