Rugby league's bumper pay day. But who will foot the bill?
A $5 billion NRL broadcasting rights deal is set to be announced this week, marking the most lucrative agreement in Australian sports history. The seven-year contract, worth $700 million annually, significantly outbids the AFL's recent deal at $4.5 billion. Questions arise over who will ultimately bear the cost of this monumental transaction.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 02:18 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 02:30 UTC
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