Broadcast options for Australian Rugby

[Slim 293]

I expect it will be a lot different this time, particularly as they'll be the host broadcaster (not Fox) and they've got much more invested this time with their own production team...

From memory, didn't Nine just run with the host broadcast/Fox commentary feed last time around with the exception of the Ray Hadley dumpster fire semi?

 

[Bandar]

Ray Hadley calling the semi was probably the most disgusting thing I've ever had to listen to.

It must have been bad - I was at the match and had to listen to a whole lot of gloating Kiwi's that continued for a week everywhere I went

 

[Rob42]

I expect it will be a lot different this time, particularly as they'll be the host broadcaster (not Fox) and they've got much more invested this time with their own production team...

From memory, didn't Nine just run with the host broadcast/Fox commentary feed last time around with the exception of the Ray Hadley dumpster fire semi?

Yes, they're obviously far more invested in rugby now, but you know, long memory.

 

[D-Box]

Maybe Hadley retired from Rugby League commentary to prep for the RWC

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Maybe Hadley retired from Rugby League commentary to prep for the RWC

As Michael Scott once said "NO! GOD! NO, GOD, PLEASE, NO! NO!

Rae Rae

 

[Adam84]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1548458369035358209

 

[Adam84]

Rugby Series
Aus/Eng 2022

Game 1: 612,000
Game 2: 658,000
Game 3: 615,000( BVOD TBC)

Metro
Game 1: 425,000 (cons)
Game 2: 450,000 (cons)
Game 3: 445,000 (prelim)

Data: Oztam Total tv. STAN (paytv) ratings unavailable.

 

[Adam84]

Was only a matter of time, NRL looking to leverage some of that DFAT funding that Drua have been receiving to establishing their own NRL 'Pasifika Team'

Bold bid for Pasifika team to become NRL’s 18th franchise

As the Australian government looks to combat Chinese influence in the Pacific Islands, plans are afoot for rugby league to follow the lead of Super Rugby and have a Pasifika team in the NRL competition.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

 

[Rebel man]

Was only a matter of time, NRL looking to leverage some of that DFAT funding that Drua have been receiving to establishing their own NRL 'Pasifika Team'

Bold bid for Pasifika team to become NRL’s 18th franchise

As the Australian government looks to combat Chinese influence in the Pacific Islands, plans are afoot for rugby league to follow the lead of Super Rugby and have a Pasifika team in the NRL competition.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

Will never work

 

[Adam84]

Will never work

i think it would be remiss to just say it will never work when the PM of Australia has said he wants to see it explored, given the Australian Govt have been significant benefactors for the Fijian Drua and all of the Oceania rugby programs of late.

If there's a carrot of free money, you can bet your ass the NRL will take a look at how to leverage that.

 

[Rebel man]

i think it would be remiss to just say it will never work when the PM of Australia has said he wants to see it explore, given the Australian Govt have been significant benefactors for the Fijian Drua and all of the Oceania rugby programs of late.

If there's a carrot of free money, you can bet your ass the NRL will take a look at how to leverage that.

The Warriors haven’t worked, outside of PNG there isn’t really a strong domestic presence of league in the islands.

Where will the side be based? Why will players want to play there? The Drua is a stepping stone for test selection for local players or big money offers in Europe.

I agree it’s the logical play from the NRL to try and get government funding. Just can’t see it working

 

[PhilClinton]

The Warriors haven’t worked, outside of PNG there isn’t really a strong domestic presence of league in the islands.

Isn’t there a bit of a shift happening at the moment with that stuff though?

They’re predicting around 6-8 current SOO players to choose Samoa and Tonga over Australia for the upcoming League RWC.

Sounds like they’ll use that momentum to try and establish a bigger identity in the pacific islands.

 

[Rebel man]

Isn’t there a bit of a shift happening at the moment with that stuff though?

They’re predicting around 6-8 current SOO players to choose Samoa and Tonga over Australia for the upcoming League RWC.

Sounds like they’ll use that momentum to try and establish a bigger identity in the pacific islands.

And they are all expats.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Rugby Series
Aus/Eng 2022

Game 1: 612,000
Game 2: 615,000 (BVOD TBC)
Game 3: 445,000(Reg BVOD TBC)

Metro
Game 1: 425,000 (cons)
Game 2: 450,000 (cons)
Game 3: 445,000 (prelim)

Data: Oztam Total tv. STAN (paytv) ratings unavailable.

658k with regionals.

 

[Rebel man]

Trying to watch the footy and Kayo is only letting me stream in low definition. Using the same hardware last night was able to watch the rugby In 4K with no issues and no drop outs. Stan is by far the better platform Kayo just has a more substantial catalogue

 

[RugbyReg]

658k with regionals.

gees you'd have the think they would have got good numbers if they showed the Ireland v All Blacks game on FTA too.

 

[liquor box]

The Warriors haven’t worked, outside of PNG there isn’t really a strong domestic presence of league in the islands.

Where will the side be based? Why will players want to play there? The Drua is a stepping stone for test selection for local players or big money offers in Europe.

I agree it’s the logical play from the NRL to try and get government funding. Just can’t see it working

There will always be players who want to be paid to play football over working a "normal" job.

 

[Rebel man]

There will always be players who want to be paid to play football over working a "normal" job.

And? We aren’t talking about being competitive with the standard labor market we are talking about being a competitive club and actually competing for top end talent

 

[MarkJ]

Isn’t there a bit of a shift happening at the moment with that stuff though?

They’re predicting around 6-8 current SOO players to choose Samoa and Tonga over Australia for the upcoming League RWC.

I'm guessing those blokes basically know they're not in line for selection for Australia so will choose Tonga/Samoa for this RWC, safe in the knowledge it won't hurt their eligibility for Australia down the track

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I'm guessing those blokes basically know they're not in line for selection for Australia so will choose Tonga/Samoa for this RWC, safe in the knowledge it won't hurt their eligibility for Australia down the track

Correct as they are a designated Tier 2 nation currently it doesn't change your ability to play for a Tier 1 which there is only 3 of currently.. They also relax the rules in World Cup years to allow for as many players to be involved as possible which is a good thing for the Rugby League WC.

Rae Rae