Battle over TV rights could lead to a mauling for Ireland's provinces
A television rights war is set to determine the future of European Cup rugby, with Irish provinces facing a serious financial hit if it is not resolved.
A television rights war is set to determine the future of European Cup rugby, with Irish provinces facing a serious financial hit if it is not resolved.
Sky Sports currently holds the rights for the Heineken Cup, having signed a deal with the Dublin-based ERC through to 2018.
However, the viability of that deal is under threat as the English clubs, represented by Premiership Rugby (PRL), have a deal with rival broadcaster BT ...