Sports at centre of broadcasters’ grudge match

In the battle of the broadcasters both RTÉ and TV3 have come out swinging, announcing details of new content with sport as the centrepiece.

TV3 outlined its new autumn schedule yesterday, with live and exclusive coverage of the Rugby World Cup the jewel in the crown.

All 48 matches will be carried live on the station, with the channel’s management claiming that TV3 had been “reinvigorated”.