Sky's offer took into account their dissatisfaction with the - BBC requested - proposed move of the Challenge Cup Final to between May and August in 2005, which they believed was too near to the October Grand Final. An RFL spokesman said: "To increase our overall take in a falling market is a major step forward for our game".
The Sky offer took into account their discontent with the BBC's suggested move of the Challenge Cup Final to between May and August in 2005, which they thought was too close to the October Grand Final. An RFL spokesperson stated: "To boost revenue in a declining market is a significant step forward for our sport".