BT Sport set for Premiership boost

Premiership Rugby and BT Sport are reportedly close to agreeing on a new three-year broadcasting deal worth around £110million.

The Telegraph reports that after Premiership initially turned down an offer of around £35m (per year) from the broadcaster, there is optimism about a new deal being done to continue BT's coverage of England's top rugby league which already spans six years.

It's reported that a compromise deal is expected to be reached, worth around £37m per year.