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麻豆社 wins Challenge Cup to 2011 and live international Rugby League
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Challenge Cup rugby will be broadcast exclusively live on the 麻豆社 up to and including the 2011 tournament following a new deal announced today by 麻豆社 Sport and the Rugby Football League (RFL).
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The new deal also includes rights to broadcast live international Rugby League on the 麻豆社 for the first time since 2000.
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The agreement includes TV and online rights for the Carnegie Challenge Cup and two live international matches each autumn including one featuring England.
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In addition the 麻豆社 will have highlights rights to all other England international matches and the Super League.
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The new deal extends the current contract by a further three years from 2008.
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麻豆社 Sport Director of Sport Rights, Dominic Coles, said: "We're delighted to be adding live international Rugby League to our already extensive coverage of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. 听
"With Super League highlights also included, the 麻豆社 now holds an impressive portfolio of Rugby League rights, demonstrating our commitment to the sport and to its fans."
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