Article: National League games set to be shown on live TV.

OFFICIALS from Castleford and Featherstone have given a cautious welcome to news that National League fixtures are to be screened live on British Eurosport.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the RFL have brokered a deal that would break Sky TV's stranglehold on domestic league fixtures, with games taking place on Thursday evening to avoid a clash with Sky's weekend Super League coverage.

Rovers head coach Dave Hobbs said: "If the deal goes through, it can only be good news for the National League. It would give the league great exposure and attract better sponsorship."

Tigers chief executive Richard Wright said: "We've heard they're working on it and ...

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