Australian broadcaster, Channel Nine, acquired the television rights to the RFL's two marquee competitions - the engage Super League and Carnegie Challenge Cup in a three year deal brokered by IMG.

Under the deal, up to 70 televised Super League games and 9 Challenge Cup games will be shown live on terrestrial channel Nine. As well as the live broadcasts, the deal will also see games replayed at more convenient times for Australian viewers.

David Gyngell, CEO, Nine Network, said: "Rugby League is one of Nine's premium franchises through the NRL Premiership, State of Origin and International coverage. So embracing the English Super League competition is a natural extension of our commitment. Not only will our audience see more high quality rugby league, but with many former NRL stars now playing in the UK, we'll be watching a lot of very familiar players".