The right thing for rugby league lovers? Devil in the detail as NRL subtly slides away from free-to-air TV | Jack Snape

The NRL has secured a $5.3 billion broadcast deal that will gradually shift rugby league coverage away from free-to-air television and behind a paywall. While the full implications of the deal will not be felt immediately, fans are expected to increasingly lose access to games without a paid subscription. The shift raises concerns among rugby league supporters about the long-term accessibility of the sport.