Broadcast options for Australian Rugby

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Do I... need to ask the question again?

 

[Adam84]

Yet we do get a grant from NZ rugby to go towards equalising TV revenue from shared products such as super rugby and the Bledisloe.

Both nations are facing issues financially it is incumbent on us to work together to get the best possible return for the sport

Yes I said in my post there is a funding agreement as it applies to the broadcast agreement where one gives a grant to another but only if there’s a discrepancy between the two.

but to say they have a revenue sharing agreement over this test match, is misleading. Match-day revenue for the test match and domestic sponsorship rights are all held by NZRU.

I’m not saying I agree with the decision, but you can absolutely see why NZRU would protect their own interests first. If Stan were paying significantly more, then sure, RA might be able to use that funding distribution as justification to shift the match.