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That AFL PR chooses to ingnore stuff like that, He has his own figures he uses. which are all BS
Wow those Australian tv networks sure seem keen to pay for more nrl content
with the next tv deal I wonder if the salary cap will hit 15 million
Not sure why you're bringing up NPC crowds from 30 years ago, the landscape is completely different from then. The NPC is essentially a development competition these days and those bumper crowds have been in the rearview mirror for a long time.But NPC teams and even some Super Rugby games don't get the crowds the NRL get.
I see most NPC highlights if I can be bothered with no one at the game compared to 30 years ago when crowds ere strong.
Because obviously with the collapse in super rugby there is little for them to fall back onNot sure why you're bringing up NPC crowds from 30 years ago, the landscape is completely different from then. The NPC is essentially a development competition these days and those bumper crowds have been in the rearview mirror for a long time.
That doesn't change the fact that a second NRL team in NZ wont "deal a massive blow to NZ rugby" or somehow magically attract massive crowds.
Because obviously with the collapse in super rugby there is little for them to fall back on
super rugby was unions great hope in this region and for 20 years it fulfilled that role
then australia expanded to too many teams and nz and aus kicked sa and Japan out. And here we are with a coneotition which will be lucky to survive at all
the sa sides have done very well in top 14. Major mistake cutting them out of super rugby
both afl and rugby league are getting all the best union juniors in Australia. In many schools the number of union teams has collapsed eg my school has gone from five in year 12 to two
it’s a battle between the a league and super rugby as to which sport survives on a professional basis
Haha you Moran (sic), news ltd paid nothing. Vlandys cut them a deal for $100mill less originally then they made up the difference when expansion announced.4 measley games they paid 75 million for now ignoring kayo sponsorship of dolphins. You at qanon levels..
Haha you Moran (sic), news ltd paid nothing. Vlandys cut them a deal for $100mill less originally then they made up the difference when expansion announced.
2017 $240mill 2023$240mill. equals No extra $’s.
Do you have sources for any of this or just pulled from ur backside like Perth participation figures?!
The article @Pippen94 posted listed News as paying $1b before the extra money for Dolphins
This one has the previous deal as $900m
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How Rupert Murdoch helped NRL hit $2 billion TV rights jackpot
News Corp supremo paid inflated price for AFL rights, helping drive up the value of the remaining four games after the NRL inked free-to-air deal with Nine.www.smh.com.au
However, News Corp has paid $900million for the NRL pay-TV rights from 2018 to 2022
While these figures won't be 100% correct it does show a rough guide of the increase
In another article in 2022 it was stated that the NRL had a clause in the fox contract to be compensated if afl got big deal after.
Like you said money for Dolphins came after nrl deal (& before afl deal). PR just conflating shi..or fantasizing again.
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Jack Nowell set for Exeter exit amid English rugby's financial crisis
Jack Nowell looks set to be the third England and Exeter player to turn his back on his country in favour of a lucrative move overseas, as Premiership Rugby battles financial issues.www.dailymail.co.uk
So Japan and France will have more players to pick from with England out of the bidding
the overall player market is going to see a contraction in wages as more players compete for less high paying places
The problem with this theory of yours is that NZR was in a strong enough position to go it alone in Super rugby if they couldn't get Australia on board. Furthermore they're partially funding the PI teams and have offered a share of their tv money to Oz. They aren't in as dire straits as you like to make out.Because obviously with the collapse in super rugby there is little for them to fall back on
super rugby was unions great hope in this region and for 20 years it fulfilled that role
then australia expanded to too many teams and nz and aus kicked sa and Japan out. And here we are with a coneotition which will be lucky to survive at all
the sa sides have done very well in top 14. Major mistake cutting them out of super rugby
both afl and rugby league are getting all the best union juniors in Australia. In many schools the number of union teams has collapsed eg my school has gone from five in year 12 to two
it’s a battle between the a league and super rugby as to which sport survives on a professional basis
Go it alone with five teams ? NahThe problem with this theory of yours is that NZR was in a strong enough position to go it alone in Super rugby if they couldn't get Australia on board. Furthermore they're partially funding the PI teams and have offered a share of their tv money to Oz. They aren't in as dire straits as you like to make out.
For league to take over NZ, the NRL would need to invest enough to completely change the culture of sport in NZ. They have to convert all the top schoolboy rugby comps into league comps and build up a worthwhile domestic competition to replace the NPC for local supporters. They'll need more than one additional team in NZ wherever it is based. They'd also need to make international competition more worthwhile, which isn't going to happen as long as Origin rules the roost.
They wouldn't stay with 5 teams if they went alone.Go it alone with five teams ? Nah
like you said nz is partly funding other teams bc it needs them to exist
the whole competition is a house of cards rn
potentially If they went back to 3 Australian sides and brought back sa it might go back to being a viable comp but maybe the damage is irreversible
the big problem is Australian union needs hundreds of millions invested to get back into a situation where it can be viable
This whole thread is peoples opinions though isn’t itThey wouldn't stay with 5 teams if they went alone.
You keep saying it's not a viable comp but that's just your feelings.