Why Sky TV held all the power in last-minute NRL talks
Rival bidder, return of Sonny Boy Williams, said to have driven up price of 2013 deal, set to be announced at midday.
Chris Keall Thu, 07 Mar 2013
UPDATE 12pm: Sky TV held all the power in its down-to-the-wire negotiations with the NRL, says Forsyth Barr head of private wealth research Rob Mercer.
Late last night, the pay TV broadcaster agreed in principle to a deal to for 2013 league games after talks that had dragged on since
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