Every Pro14 match from next season will be shown in Britain and Ireland DAN SHERIDAN/INPHOThe Guinness Pro14 is set to almost double the value of its broadcast rights deal starting next year, as eir Sport becomes the new home of the championship on Irish television. The three-year deal will mean that every one of the 152 league games will be shown live in Britain and Ireland. The deal is also likely to maintain the sub-licensing agreement that allows TG4 to broadcast games. The new contract brings an end to the deal with Sky Sports, tournament broadcasters since the 2014-15 season, and closes the gap between the Pro14 deal and that of the Aviva Premiership. Premier Sports and FreeSports were yesterday named as the new channels for Pro14 in Britain, while eir Sport, who won the Irish rights to broadcast…

Source: The Times April 30, 2018 22:52 UTC