Newstalk near Heineken Cup broadcast deal

NEWSTALK are on the brink of muscling in on RTÉ Radio’s heretofore exclusive rights to the Heineken Cup.

Negotiations with tournament organisers, ERC, are at an advanced stage and may be unveiled ahead of next weekend’s big kick-off.

It is understood the national independent will share live commentary rights with RTÉ Radio, and in some instances, will have first call on the plum fixtures involving Irish provinces Leinster, Munster and Ulster.