BBC Extends Challenge Cup Deal To 2020

The BBC has extended its deal with the Rugby Football League (RFL) to broadcast the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup and highlights of the First Utility Super League until 2020. The 2015 Challenge Cup final saw a crowd of 80,140 watch Leeds beat Hull KR 50-0 on Saturday and the contract extension means that live matches in the sixth round, quarter-finals and semi-finals will be broadcast on the BBC from 2016 onwards. The new deal will also see rugby league coverage continue on BBC Radio 5 Live and the Super League highlights show remain in place and BBC director of sport Barbara Slater is happy that th…