Future of Heineken Cup at risk due to English clubs' TV deal

The future of the Heineken Cup and European rugby in general remains uncertain after English clubs’ governing body, Premiership Rugby, announced it has agreed a new £152m deal with broadcaster BT.

Future of Heineken Cup at risk due to English clubs' TV deal
Thu, 13 Sep, 2012 - 12:56

The future of the Heineken Cup and European rugby in general remains uncertain after English clubs’ governing body, Premiership Rugby, announced it has agreed a new £152m deal with broadcaster BT.

This new deal gives BT exclusive rights to broadcast European rugby games involving Aviva Premiership teams for three years, starting in 2014.

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