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Rugby faces dilemma in next broadcast deal

Max Mason

Foxtel chief executive Patrick Delany has warned the pay-TV giant won't pay as much for broadcast rights to Super Rugby should Rugby Australia pursue a plan to make more of its sport available for free.

Mr Delany told The Australian Financial Review that Super Rugby, which has been on Foxtel since 1996, is an important sport to its subscribers and the News Corp-controlled pay-TV business has been a dedicated supporter of the code.

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