It is reported in league Express, that several championship clubs have expressed there concern to the RFL after it has emerged that they were unaware of a deal that premier sports had agreed with the games governing body to broadcast Toronto games from there grounds in 2018. A number of clubs raised their concern about a failure to be consulted by any party.

There is also confusion at why premier are being allowed to Broadcast from there ground at no cost.
And at the fact that Sky own the rights to the Championship (though they refuse for some reason to show any games apart from summer Bash).

Does anyone at the RFL actually know what they're doing. This is basic stuff, get in touch with the clubs and sky. And come to some sort of agreement (it's not hard).
And this is who we entrust to take the game forward, or even look after the game?
God help us.

I thought these "expansion" clubs were our saviours

Surely the likes of Toronto have managed to secure big money deals with TV corporations and are willing to invest and share the wealth

Are they saying this wont happen !!!!

Well I never

Funny how none of these chairmen/clubs gave a damn last year when this was happening while Toronto played in League 1. But as soon as it hits [itheir[/i pockets it becomes a huge issue.

The selfishness and self interest within this sport continues.

RFL should have some bottle and tell them to deal with it. We need the exposure

I'm struggling to see the problem here. If there's a TV company willing to broadcast games from any RL club anywhere, why would that be a bad thing?

What's the problem?

Not sure that the TV deal itself is the issue, just lack of communication of it to the affected clubs.

I assume they are worried potential ticket sales will be lost to those who choose to stay at home and watch the game on tv instead.

Good God, are there still people in charge of our clubs who think TV coverage is a bad thing because it might deter a few dozen punters, rather than a great opportunity to attract more sponsorship and supporters in the future?

I'm struggling to imagine any other sport in which TV coverage would be seen as unwelcome!

Shhh please! If SKY hear you they may think it's fine to televise SL games for free, because we would be content with the exposure!

On this subject I am trying to find out exactly what sky are showing as I understand Premier are not showing NRL next year. I don't like sky but it may be my only option. Has anyone on here got any news please?

Yeah, the last time Premier showed Championship games the clubs really coined it in..........

The only people who will watch the game on PS are already RL fans and most Championship Clubs' sponsors will be really looking to open a new market in Canada won't they?

As Alan says it could be the future path to riches for SL too! Remember the hugely successful free exposure through the Stobart deal?

Can you imagine Championship soccer clubs not getting to vote on any TV deals let alone notr being told one had been agreed

And after the world cup shambles and the loss of the NRL deal I'd be surprised at all if there is anyone within RL circles now still subscribing to Premier Sports.

I phoned up to cancel and they halved my payments, so I get the Toronto games for like £1something per game, which I'm OK with.

The issue is the fact the rest of the championship are not getting a penny for it. Why should PS be allowed to rock up at the shay, leigh sports village, post office road and show torronto v Fax, leigh , F*V without paying a premium when this is likely to affect ticket sales.

Why are premier allowed to show Toronto and not the rest of the championship. Sky bought the rights for the championship so why are Torronto allowed to sell there rights to PS. The chmpioship rules are there all clubs should stick by them