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After being axed from the ABC after 57 years of free-to-air coverage, the Shute Shield has been thrown a lifeline by Network Seven just days out from the commencement of the 2015 season.
The announcement came at the official launch of the Shute Shield on Monday, with 7 Sport coming on board to broadcast the ‘match of the round’ live every Saturday from 3:00pm.
CEO of NSW Rugby Union, Bruce Worboys, confirmed the news on Tuesday morning, an announcement that brought welcome relief to organisers feeling the pressure of sponsors looking down the barrel at a season with drastically reduced exposure for brands.
The Roar understands that additional coverage for the competition will be provided by sports streaming service BarTV, however the extent of the coverage is yet to be confirmed.
Coverage will commence on Saturday March 21 with coverage of the opening round clash between Eastern Suburbs and Gordon at Woolhara Oval, live on 7TWO.
Seven’s regional broadcaster, Prime Network, will bring the action live to country NSW.
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