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Nine was due to pay A$118 million (NZ$126 million) in 2020 for the broadcast rights, although the network has now indicated to ARLC chairman Peter V’landys that it wants to pay only about A$90 million (NZ$96 million). V’landys, who has already persuaded a reluctant Nine into accepting the May 28 start date, may argue for a less substantial discount.
Media sources say Foxtel, which was due to pay about A$190 million (NZ$203.5 million) this year, is willing to only deduct the value of the four rounds lost at a saving of about A$30 million (NZ$32 million).