Delaney rubbishes Sky Sports rumours

THE FAI yesterday rejected reports that the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2008 and World Cup qualifying games will not be broadcast free to air on RTÉ.

Association bosses are angered at suggestions that they are seeking a deal with Sky Sports, for the exclusive rights to competitive Irish matches.

FAI Chief Executive John Delaney last night said that all of the Republic’s championship qualifying games will be broadcast on RTÉ through to 2010.