Breaking: NRL announces new broadcast rights deal worth $5 billion

ABC Australia Tuesday 07 July 2026, 02:32 UTC 1 min read

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The NRL has revealed its new broadcast rights deal worth $5.3 billion over seven years from 2027. Channel Nine retains the free-to-air rights and exclusive rights to State of Origin, while Foxtel Group remains the pay TV partner. Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V'landys touted it as the "highest-ever" broadcast deal in Australian sporting history.

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