VIRGIN MEDIA WILL broadcast one Uefa Champions League match live each week on a free-to-air basis for the next three seasons.
The broadcaster confirmed today that it will have the first pick of Wednesday fixtures in Ireland until the end of the 2023/2024 season.
Virgin have also obtained full Irish rights for the Europa League, the new Europa Conference League — where Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians and Dundalk are all still in the hunt for a place in the group stages — and the Uefa Super Cup.
Today’s announcement completes the full Champions League rights picture for Irish fans.
RTÉ had previously confirmed that they will have a Tuesday fixture every week for the next three seasons, as well as rights to the Champions League final.
Market newcomer LiveSports will also show every game on a free-to-air basis in Ireland with coverage available through their iOS and Android apps.
BT Sport still hold the subscription rights package, with all games available to their Irish customers.
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No disrespect to Nina Carberry but wtf does Katie Taylor need to do to get some recognition. Arguably the best athlete, male or female, we have ever produced.
I was coming in here to write exactly what you said. I think it is an absolute joke that Taylor can’t even win the Female award let alone the overall one. Does she really have to win Gold on the Olympics just to get some recognition? I think there’s a very strong case to say she’s the greatest athlete this country has produced. Can’t remember the exact top 10 greatest list compiled the last time but Stephen Roche wasn’t even in it if Im not mistaken. Bit of a joke considering what him and Taylor have achieved.
I hope she thanked the horses who did all the running…