NRL TV Deal

[Beaussie]

It would be nice if this thread got back on topic. Any news about the online rights for NRL??

Good point piesman

An update today with Telstra looking to pull out of their sponsorship of the NRL.

Telstra may end naming rights sponsorship of NRL
Andrew Webster
The Daily Telegraph
September 20, 201212:00AM

THE NRL could be on the hunt for a new naming rights sponsor amid fears that Telstra is about to cut back its commitment to rugby league.

It is understood negotiations between the NRL and Telstra have reached a delicate stage, with a Telstra source telling The Daily Telegraph the telecommunications giant wants to retain new media rights to the code but will only stay on as a minor sponsor.

If that's so, the Telstra Premiership so named would cease to exist and the ARL Commission would have to start a search for a new naming rights partner.

In 2007, Telstra signed a six-year deal worth $90 million for naming and new media rights but it expires this year.

ARL Commission acting chief executive Shane Mattiske refused to speculate on negotiations when contacted last night, but sources close to the discussions said the commission was increasingly hopeful of retaining Telstra as the naming rights sponsor.

"We're in the course of negotiating our new media rights, our radio rights and our New Zealand TV rights," Mattiske said.

"We're talking to our incumbent partners and other parties in the market. We're happy to continue talking to Telstra about their renewal of their existing rights."

Telstra's chief marketing officer Mark Buckman was equally tight-lipped.

"As far as our negotiations with the ARL Commission are concerned, I am afraid that it is not appropriate for me or Telstra to comment at this stage as our commercial negotiations are ongoing."

When the ARLC announced its $1 billion television broadcast deal last month, Telstra was immediately considered the favourite to secure exclusive broadcast rights for mobile phones.

"We are delighted with the outcome regarding Nine and Foxtel. We remain in discussions with the NRL on digital rights," Telstra said in a statement at the time.

Should it win the bid for online rights, Telstra will be able to offer online replays and exclusive highlight packages to its customers.

The mobile rights will allow Telstra to stream live games direct to mobile handsets.

Telstra is hoping to replicate the successes it has enjoyed with its AFL broadcast deal, having forked out about $30 million a season for the new media rights.

Losing its naming rights sponsor would be a bad look for the ARL Commission, which is yet to find a new chief executive to replace David Gallop.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6477592154

[piesman2011]

Telstra playing hard to get?

[cos789]

Telstra playing hard to get?

Easy way for Telstra to improve it's bottom line - cut $90 million off.

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[MarkZZZ]

You will withdraw that immediately, Mark.

Not withdrawn. It is my true belief and you acting all indignant won't change that. You can call me to withdraw my comments as much a you like and even threaten me with legal action but it won't stop me Matlock, I have my opinion and it will not be stifled by you.

That's the last about stolen goalposts I hope and this thread can stay on topic.

[MarkZZZ]

Back on topic, Telstra can make a commercial decision on naming rights and online content. I think they will go ahead with media and naming rights. NRL is on the rise why wouldn't they.

[TLPG]

You will withdraw that immediately, Mark.

Not withdrawn. It is my true belief and you acting all indignant won't change that. You can call me to withdraw my comments as much a you like and even threaten me with legal action but it won't stop me Matlock, I have my opinion and it will not be stifled by you.

You stated it as fact, and it is not fact!! You WILL withdraw it!

[MarkZZZ]

As much as it sounds like a bunch of bs to me from the BS master there is no point pursuing it after all he did say it was "something he was told." I'm sure if need be the old "email" could be conjured up as support.

I do think it means that it is in my opinion

"As much as it sounds like a bunch of bs to me"

Back to you Matlock

[eelofwest]

You will withdraw that immediately, Mark.

Not withdrawn. It is my true belief and you acting all indignant won't change that. You can call me to withdraw my comments as much a you like and even threaten me with legal action but it won't stop me Matlock, I have my opinion and it will not be stifled by you.

You stated it as fact, and it is not fact!! You WILL withdraw it!

Get of your high horse you ******....

You stated it as fact, and it is not fact!! You WILL withdraw it!

YES MOTHER......

****** till the end...

[TLPG]

As much as it sounds like a bunch of bs to me from the BS master there is no point pursuing it after all he did say it was "something he was told." I'm sure if need be the old "email" could be conjured up as support.

I do think it means that it is in my opinion

"As much as it sounds like a bunch of bs to me"

Back to you Matlock

Second sentence. Withdraw it!

And shut your mouth, Eel.

[MarkZZZ]

As much as it sounds like a bunch of bs to me from the BS master there is no point pursuing it after all he did say it was "something he was told." I'm sure if need be the old "email" could be conjured up as support.

I do think it means that it is in my opinion

"As much as it sounds like a bunch of bs to me"

Back to you Matlock

Second sentence. Withdraw it!

And shut your mouth, Eel.

NO to withdrawing the second sentance it is my opinion and you can't tell eel to shut his mouth this is a free forum and NO I will not shut my mouth either.

Who do you think you are?

[TLPG]

I will tell Eel what I want when he uses a totally unacceptable word!

No, you expressed it as fact that I conjured up that email before. You will withdraw it. Last chance.

Who do I think I am? A human being with enough brains to know when a bully is attacking me and how to defend myself. You willing to deny me that right?

[MarkZZZ]

Think whatever you like, say whatever you want to say but don't try and deny everyone else the same privilege and don't expect not to be held accountable. As far as "conjuring up the email", you put whatever spin you like on it, (feeling guilty are you?)I know the way I meant it. Back to you Matlock.

Dude, your threats of suing everyone here that doesn't agree with you has become tiresome. If you think you have grounds for suing go right ahead. We don't need to hear any more of your threats.

[TLPG]

I'm not threatening a lawsuit. As you won't withdraw that false accusation, you leave me with no choice now.

MarkZZZ AKA Dr Nick, you are a disgusting piece of gutter trash who is willing to sink as low as to accuse me of fabricating emails with no proof. And as I am not being protected from that sort of vile behaviour - even in this section - I have handed in my mod badge and I am leaving.

For good.