RugbyPass offload saves Sky NZ cash in World Rugby rights acquisition

(Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)
(Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)
It is understood that World Rugby, aware that Sky NZ were determined to acquire the rights, initiated direct talks with the broadcaster without a tender.

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