Sky TV is inking a deal with the NRL. 

They’ve locked in exclusive broadcast rights for the next seven years, the deal running from 2028 to 2034. 

It’ll broadcast on their Sky Sport paid platform, with free to air options rumoured to come. 

NZ Herald Media Insider’s Shayne Currie told Ryan Bridge that Sky has essentially claimed the top three sports for at least the next five years – NRL, rugby, and cricket. 

He says these lengthy deals for the really fan-engaging sports are going to leave TVNZ scrambling to pick up whatever it can for its fledgling digital subscription model. 

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Sky TV is inking a deal with the NRL.&nbsp;
They’ve locked in exclusive broadcast rights for the next seven years, the deal running from 2028 to 2034.&nbsp;
It’ll broadcast on their Sky Sport paid platform, with free to air options rumoured to come.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Media Insider’s Shayne Currie told Ryan Bridge that Sky has essentially claimed the top three sports for at least the next five years – NRL, rugby, and cricket.&nbsp;
He says these lengthy deals for the really fan-engaging sports are going to leave TVNZ scrambling to pick up whatever it can for its fledgling digital subscription model.&nbsp;
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Shayne Currie: NZ Herald Media Insider author on Sky TV securing NRL broadcasting rights for next seven years

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