It could all be made up. But I doubt it. As has been stated on the VT, there is good reason for both the RFL and SKY not to say the exact figure as it does not help either of them. But a rough estimate leaking the news is a way around it.

Let's look at the options, I don't believe anybody outside of those involved in the restructure debate knew a deal was to be done so soon, so it's not like it's a figure that's done the rounds through Chinese whispers, that a journo has been lazy and picked up on.

Ergo the figure has had to of come from somewhere, either Chris Irvine made it up (unlikely, because no matter how much you don't like him, he needs to keep some sort of credibility to keep his job) it's a top end figure (though I can't see what sky would hold out for, subscriptions added? Seems a bit late in the game for that) it's some rounded figure (though it wouldn't say in excess of) or actually the case.

As has been said, it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if this is what won over McManus to support the new structure

Great deal for the entire sport. Top superleague clubs down to championship clubs will see a real benefit.
How long til the anti salary cap people start up now?

Does anybody know what the Union boys get in TV money?

Quote: theblondebomber "Does anybody know what the Union boys get in TV money?'" www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/s ... -broadcast £152m for Aviva premiership + whatever European competition there is for English clubs in 2014

Quote: theblondebomber "Does anybody know what the Union boys get in TV money?'" www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/s ... -broadcast £152m for Aviva premiership + whatever European competition there is for English clubs in 2014

wow lets hope the reported £200mill is correct then.

www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/3760 McManus: "At a stroke this ensures solvency for all Super League Clubs for the foreseeable future."

www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/3760 McManus: "At a stroke this ensures solvency for all Super League Clubs for the foreseeable future."

I would stress that the RU deal is over 4 years. I think ours is over 5. But even given that it's a better deal.

What RU still has in the bag is internationals and sponsorship.

It is a great figure. However I do hope the clubs don't sit back and take the money thinking great we are solvant.

They need to push on from this and keep trying to generate more money.

We sat on that first deal thinking we where the bee's knee's as TV had given loads of money. But did not progress off field.

I think clubs should be looking to match the TV money by looking to improve attendances, but not through cheap give aways.

I think it will be a big help. Assuming some adjustments are made to the salary cap then we should be able to compete to keep the best British players over here and possibly attract some higher calibre players from the NRL than are currently coming over. As long as it's managed sensibly by clubs then this deal should help to create a buzz around the game.

It probably equates to an average increase of 1,500 - 2,000 spectators per home game. That could easily be lost if the new format doesn't work.

For the big teams, who will play each other more often, it's win win. We get bumper gates against our biggest rivals and more tv money. For the lower clubs the tv money might make up for less fans watching perceived lower opposition

What's your maths on that?