Broadcast options for Australian Rugby

[barbarian]

It goes without saying that participation numbers are dubious.

But there's reason for optimism, because they have ALWAYS been dubious. It's not like they only started including school clinics, 7s carnivals etc as fully participating players in 2021.

So there is still something to be said for achieving YoY growth.

 

[Braveheart81]

Wayne Smith broke down true numbers for NSW


https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...eak-waratahs-season-20210426-p57mii.html?btis

A 26% boost in playing numbers is either creative accounting or some absolutely phenomenal growth, I’ll be interested to see the breakdown

The dismal performance by the Tahs this season has led more kids to believe that they too have what it takes to become a professional rugby player.

 

[Set piece magic]

The trend is your friend. It just got a lot harder for newscorp to publish articles dunking on rugby and calling it dead, as well as their laughably garbage shitsheet "who killed rugby union".

 

[Dctarget]

The trend is your friend. It just got a lot harder for newscorp to publish articles dunking on rugby and calling it dead, as well as their laughably garbage shitsheet "who killed rugby union".

Completely. Also fans don't want to turn into watch something that is trending down and is much maligned. Positivity creates positivity.

 

[sendit]

I'd be cautious about accepting those numbers as reflecting season-long playing strength.
Short term 7s carnivals and "Try Rugby" programs may be included in the count.
Deeper analysis required.

AFL have been pumping up their numbers with Auskick programs for years and im sure League do similar. Whatever creative counting needs to be done to get us somewhat level peggings with our competitors, im happy with

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Don't know where to put this but just read Wayne smith article on the Tahs in the SMH...but this is the bit below the article I was happy with..

Wayne Smith is one of Australia’s most respected sports writers, with a career spanning 50 years. He will be writing a weekly column in the Sydney Morning Herald.

 

[barbarian]

Yeah that's bloody great news.

 

[The Honey Badger]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...e/news-story/bd5018dcbb58b4cf94529720513d4d7d

Is Rugby winning over League in the Bush??

 

[Rugbynutter39]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...e/news-story/bd5018dcbb58b4cf94529720513d4d7d

Is Rugby winning over League in the Bush??

I would worry that it is more AFL winning over League and Rugby in the Bush....

 

[Dctarget]

I've never had Foxtel before, but the hotel I'm staying in does and I can't find any rugby on it. I thought Kayo/Fox still had Heineken Cup and English Prem?

 

[Adam84]

SuperRugbyAU 9Gem

Brumbies v Force 87,000

 

[jason08]

And a crowd of only 9017 at Canberra stadium. Thank God the final is not being played there

 

[liquor box]

Anyone have issues with the footage last night, it was the first time I have had buffering issues, I usually watch on delay of 1hr or more but this week I was about 20 minutes behind the live stream.

My download speed was about 15.5Mbps which is worse that my normal 45-50Mbps so I guess this is the problem???

Stans website says for HD you need 7.5Mbps so I should have been ok, could it buffer if more than expected people tuned in?

 

[liquor box]

And a crowd of only 9017 at Canberra stadium. Thank God the final is not being played there

That should not be too much of a surprise, cast your mind back to when seated memberships went on sale, it was unclear what would happen with crowds, or even if you would get to see your team.

I think some probably took the option of Stan Sports instead of membership and will be back next season.

 

[Merrow]

And a crowd of only 9017 at Canberra stadium. Thank God the final is not being played there

Actually it was an improvement. We were getting crowd numbers in the 6000’s pre covid. Doesn’t matter if it’s a semi final, Force numbers have always been low. As a NSW fan, perhaps having a go at another teams crowd numbers is a bit hypercritical

 

[The Honey Badger]

Anyone have issues with the footage last night, it was the first time I have had buffering issues, I usually watch on delay of 1hr or more but this week I was about 20 minutes behind the live stream.

My download speed was about 15.5Mbps which is worse that my normal 45-50Mbps so I guess this is the problem???

Stans website says for HD you need 7.5Mbps so I should have been ok, could it buffer if more than expected people tuned in?

Buffering was quite bad watching Shute Shield yesterday, first time I have had issues.

But the quality of the SS stream seemed vastly better resolution than any I had watched before. Maybe they are trying to stream at a higher definition and that is the issue.

 

[MungoMan]

Anyone have issues with the footage last night, it was the first time I have had buffering issues, I usually watch on delay of 1hr or more but this week I was about 20 minutes behind the live stream.

My download speed was about 15.5Mbps which is worse that my normal 45-50Mbps so I guess this is the problem???

Stans website says for HD you need 7.5Mbps so I should have been ok, could it buffer if more than expected people tuned in?

Yeah, Stan refused to play nicely during the SRA game. I gave up and switched to a Nine network channel that was showing it.

 

[formerflanker]

I have a weird problem with getting Stan.
On the TV it works well for 10 minutes and then goes into permanent buffering mode.
Get the iPad out, link to Stan, connect it to the TV, and all is well.
Both devices are in exactly the same spot so internal internet issues don't seem to be the problem.

 

[Pfitzy]

I have a weird problem with getting Stan.
On the TV it works well for 10 minutes and then goes into permanent buffering mode.

How old is the TV? What brand?

 

[formerflanker]

How old is the TV? What brand?

It's a 4 year old LG.