Exclusive: BT Sport land rights to air second leg of Championship final

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The Championship final second-leg will be broadcast on BT Sport

BARNET, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Billy Vunipola of Saracens is tackled by Simon Linsell of Ealing Trailfinders during the Greene King IPA Championship match between Saracens and Ealing Trailfinders at StoneX Stadium on April 25, 2021 in Barnet, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

BT SPORT have pulled off a masterstroke after securing the rights to the Championship final second-leg.
The game is set to be a shoot-out between Saracens and Ealing Trailfinders for a place in the Premiership.
Blindside understands that over 5,000 people tuned in for a live stream of last Sunday’s dress rehearsal in North London which Sarries won 48-20.
Irish-owned broadcaster Premier Sport will show the first leg on June 12.
It emerged last week that BT are discussing potential partnerships with Amazon, DAZN and ITV.
BY NEIL FISSLER

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