So, nobody thinks that if there really was an increase in SL TV rights fees, in the middle of a current contract, it might actually be reported on the RFL or SLE websites, rather than tucked away toward the end of a local rag story by a non-specialist reporter?

Instead, rather than conclude the reporter has got his 'facts' - introduced by that tell-tale phrase 'it is believed' - wrong, we're all prepared to jump on the RFL for doing wrong. It says a lot. And not about the RFL.

No deal has been done yet for 2012 onwards, so the RFL have nothing to report. You'll be saying the debts being reported are just rumoured. Administration is not a rumour, neither is the fact the club has not been sold yet, neither is the fact that the RFL themselves state they are owed £700k from last season, I think that classes as propping up doesn't it. Especially if they back down and write off the debt

Football=No salary cap.
Rugby League=Salary cap.
Work the rest out for yourself.

Because part of being better run is to bring in more money. Sky paying £3million a year, cost free would double a fair few clubs turnovers, they would be idiots not to bend over backwards to take it.

you dont have to pay the bills. More exposure would be nice, but you have to look at what you exposing. Getting the pennine league on ITV would give us a huge amount of exposure but not a lot of money as very few people want to watch a relatively poor standard of rugby

as poorly constructed as it is, we have a salary cap dont we?

where has this being reported?

I would have no doubt the RFL (through IMG again i think) will have already started negotiating with Sky for the 2012 contract. Considering it will be signed next year I would be very very surprised.

It wouldnt surprise me actually if the RFL were looking for around £3m a year for SL clubs. I know its a big jump but the RFL will be selling this on the basis of franchising, the investment that will improve the game at the level Sky prioritise, on the fact the SC hasnt risen for 10 years and the increased coverage of the game with regards to expansion.

I would be disappointed if the dialogue between the RFL and Sky wasnt planning for longer than each TV contract.

The game is worth much more than the current amount it get, whether or not there are other bidders. Rugby League is always in the top 10 in viewing numbers, beating Union comprehensively and deserves to get more money.

They should be paying £5m a year to clubs given what fantastic entertainment they get in return. Our game is worth so much more than we get currently. If it takes a few plastic clubs outside the M62 to get the extra funding then so be it - bring it on.

If it is worth 3 million a year each for 2 games a week over a 30 week season , what is one Championship game a week worth ?

And if it isn't worth anything , then do we still want it given for nothing ?

Will their actually be any other bidders. FTA TV have not a got a chance in hell so your left with ESPN, I cant see them making a bid unless they bring in ESPN 2. I not sure if they can match Sky in a bid war either!

Sky will be the only bidders so if they are upping the money then that is great news. I totally understand why Sky would want a 3 team outside of the M62 corridor.

Ill list the clubs that I imagine spend the full cap.
Leeds.
Wigan.
Saints.
Hull FC.
Hull KR.
Huddersfield.
Warrington.
Bradford.
Catalans.
That is 9/14.
I would say that the majority DO spend up to the cap IMHO.
And I want a million pounds doesn't mean im going to get it.

I thought it was announced only 3/4 do? Wire, KR, Leeds & then Wigan / Saints just as a guess. Bare in mind Wigan didn't bring anyone in last year and Saints squad has a lot if youth. For example Salford were said to be spending less than 1 million last season.

It doesn't your right but if one club can offer it, others tend to follow suit!

We do. Sooner you norvaners realise it the better.........sky have had to pay more because of an obscure clause that stated when a cockney lad scores 4 tries in an england shirt they agreed to it.
Who here would have said tony clubb would even get a game.....