Super League and Sky Sports strike a deal over 2020 TV revenue

The competition says the deal "recognises the huge disruption to this season’s fixture calendar, and the significant impact it has had on broadcasting schedules."

Super League didn't say what the reduction may be, if any, but the Guardian has previously reported each club will receive £280,000 less in 2021.

Each outfit, with the exception of Toronto who get no central funding, usually gets about £2m a year from the TV deal, which is worth around £37m a year to the sport.

The agreement is subject to the sport resuming - it is working towards a mid-August restart.

Super League executive chairman Robert Elstone said: “Rugby League’s 25-year relationship with Sky Sports has been built on a genuine partnership that has never been more evident than during the Covid-19 crisis.

“We are pleased to have reached an agreement which acknowledges the disruption to Sky Sports’ Super League schedules but gives our clubs greater financial certainty moving forward in these challenging times.

“Our resilience will continue to be tested - but we are grateful to Sky for their ongoing support.”