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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Agree mate, so I guess the boards have to negotiate proper deals with THEIR own tv stations?
And do you think Force who seem to have a few dollars more than say Rebels should have to split it with them?
No I think in an ideal world the imaginary 'Super Rugby Board' would negotiate TV deals in NZ, Aus and internationally and then that money is pooled and split between the clubs (with a little retained by the board for operating expenses).
If the comp needs additional funding it comes from RA and NZRU in equal parts and goes into the pot.
The main issue with that structure I see is top up contracts for All Blacks and Wallabies. A problem, but a navigable one.