RTÉ Scores Premier League Highlights Deal | The Irish Film & Television Network

RTÉ Television has been awarded the rights to broadcast Barclays Premier League soccer highlights for three seasons up to and including the 2012/2013 season. RTÉ Television’s team of analysts and commentators will deliver in excess of 40 programmes per season covering a wide range of Barclays Premier League matches throughout the next three years.

Ryle Nugent, Deputy Head of Sport for RTÉ Television, said: "We're delighted to continue to show the best of the Barclays Premier League action so that the widest possible audience can enjoy the success of Irish footballers in the league along with all the top class football free-to-air. The strength of our expert analysis and the uniquely Irish perspective that our pundits offer on the league continues to prove a favourite for fans, with over 200,000 viewers tuning in to the top-rated programme last season.”

Richard Scudamore, Chief Executive of Premier League said: “The Premier League is extremely pleased that RTE has invested in our highlights rights for seasons 2010/11 – 2012/13. They will continue to provide excellent coverage of the Barclays Premier League to our many fans across Ireland."

RTÉ declined to comment on the value of the deal.

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