isnt the Challenge Cup final a "protected " event that has to be kept on terrestial TV?

cant see beeb dropping it tbh

I think it's only the final that's protected, the earlier rounds are up for grabs, when the present deal runs out.

I asked Mr Hemmings about Sky's interest in getting the rights, and he told me they weren't interested.

Can't see C4 doing anything, they're only really interested in horse racing, and they've been scaling that down in the last couple of years.

So that just leaves ITV4 and C5....can't see those two biddfing for it, myself

I'd love ITV4 to take over RL's free-to-air coverage.

Cycling coverage on Eurosport is fantastic, experts that keep you interested in an event that can last hours per day, yet we struggle to get anyone competent enough to talk for 2hrs max.

Chris Warren and Tony Rea offered a better approach when used by SKY, Warren seems to be a bit part player on the 9 network I would welcome him back.

All the sports I watch have better weekly review sections the RU is better even if you hate the sport have a look at their roundup it is better than boots n all, my favourite at the moment is ringside that has drawn me back to watching boxing

It's FOX that Chris Warren works for. He presents on their version of Sky Sports News.

i did say FINAL
see your point tho.....but tbh i wouldnt mind letting ch4 have a crack.....they did a brilliant job with cricket after getting it from the beeb..before Sky in turn nicked it