NRL set for $1bn broadcast deal

The NRL has reportedly secured a $1 billion broadcast deal for the next five years.

News Limited has reported that incumbent broadcasters, the Nine Network and Fox Sports, have retained the rights for five years.

The NRL will hold a media conference on Tuesday morning to announce the deal.

Under the new agreement, Nine will retain all representative games and three free-to-air NRL matches each weekend.

Fox Sports will continue with five games, including Monday night football.

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