Article: Spike TV to Carry the National Rugby League Playoffs and Championship Game


Wireless News
09-03-2009
Spike TV to Carry the National Rugby League Playoffs and Championship Game
Type: News

Spike TV will be the exclusive American television home to the 2009 National Rugby League playoffs and championship game, it was announced by Brian J. Diamond, senior vice president, sports & specials, Spike TV.

The network will telecast three weekly NRL playoff contests beginning Friday, September 11, culminating with the Grand Final on Sunday, October 4. All NRL games will emanate from Australia and will air on Spike TV same day-tape.
This marks the first time NRL matches will air nationally in the United States on basic cable. The NRL is one of the premiere rugby ...

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