As far as I know we are still negotiating and we have got the highest bid on the table,'' Fellet said.
''Last year we did the deal two days before the season. It is not uncommon for it to go four weeks into the season.''
It is understood Sky NZ paid $14 million to broadcast NRL matches and all Warriors under 20s games and officials believe the rights are worth more - given the Australian deal has doubled in value. In addition, the return of Kiwi star Sonny Bill Williams to the NRL this season is considered a major drawcard and it has been suggested that his presence increases the value of the New Zealand television rights by $1 million.
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Yeah that is correct the rights are worth close if not double what they were last time, 14m PA last deal.
This deal at least 25m PA, 25*5 = 125m
That will bring our total up to 1.325b at the least ............. =D>
And lets hope for a FTA component for this deal in NZ, which is highly likely the NRL will take a little less for FTA coverage.