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John Thornett (49)
Yeah Stan just took the feed from sky, last year they at least had aussie comms 1 game per week but the rest were just sky
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Yeah Stan just took the feed from sky, last year they at least had aussie comms 1 game per week but the rest were just sky
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Stan aren't carrying it this season.
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John Thornett (49)
Yeah thats what we are talking about, very disappointing
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Mark Loane (55)
Any word on why no Japan season?
I’m sure it’s just a broadcasting issue, but considering the best Aussie talent not playing in Super Rugby is nearly all based in Japan, I wonder if it’s to divert attention back onto the home soil product.
I’m sure it’s just a broadcasting issue, but considering the best Aussie talent not playing in Super Rugby is nearly all based in Japan, I wonder if it’s to divert attention back onto the home soil product.
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John Thornett (49)
I am assuming that stan are not doing it because Sky aren't
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Simon Poidevin (60)
Bit of a shame. Hopefully it ends up on something even the 'The Rugby Network' app which has the MLR and some US College rugby. I actually don't mind watching the MLR. The slight drop in quality means it is actually a bit looser and more the traditional look of Rugby you see with School Boy rather than the over structure of some Super Rugby games.
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Phil Kearns (64)
Interesting to see RA break with the other sports and come out in favour of the anti-siphoning legislation:
www.afr.com
Rugby, unlike other sports, wants a guarantee it’s on free-to-air TV
Rugby Australia wants a promise that more Wallabies, Wallaroos, Super Rugby and Super W games are shown on broadcasters’ primary channels, in contrast with other sports.
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David Wilson (68)
Might pay to be careful what they wish for, if 9 have to play lesser tests on their main channel which is 9, not there subsidiary, they may not want to pay as much? Probably need to just say on FTA?Interesting to see Rugby Australia break with the other sports and come out in favour of the anti-siphoning legislation:
Rugby, unlike other sports, wants a guarantee it’s on free-to-air TV
Rugby Australia wants a promise that more Wallabies, Wallaroos, Super Rugby and Super W games are shown on broadcasters’ primary channels, in contrast with other sports.
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John Thornett (49)
For anyone else who is struggling to fill the rugby itch, the Heineken cup is back on foxtel & kayo this week (Bien3). They didn't show the 1st 2 weeks for some reason
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Tim Horan (67)
Really annoyed me they didn't show it
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John Thornett (49)
Oh for you cause I know you like the top 14, a channel popped up just recently on youtube "rugby try-lights" & they have been putting up full replays of the top 14. Last weekend I had on La Rochelle v Toulouse in English commentary.
I actually miss having the japan league on stan as well
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Tim Horan (67)
haha I have found them too, literally watching it one screen at work now, Glasgow v Stormers. Got URC too. Not quite sure how they haven't been taken down yet.
edit: Damn. Sione Tuipulotu had an absolute blinder of a game. Don't know if he would ever be Wallabies level but he'd be a brilliant super player by now. MoTM performance IMO.
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John Thornett (49)
He'd be handy at the rebels in the centres atm
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Steve Williams (59)
Whether or not he'd be a Wallaby I think he does demonstrate what consistent gametime can do. In the 18 months (give or take) since joining Glasgow in mid '21 he's played 42 professional games (30 Glasgow, 11 Scotland, 1 Scotland A).
As compared to the 6, 6.5 seasons of rugby before I would wager he would have played less than 60 "pro" games total, and a huge chunk of those would have been made Junior World Cup & NRC appearances.
He very pleasantly continues to surprise (somewhat expected him to be handy for Glasgow and get 3-6 Scottish Caps total) and seems to be adding a lot more strings to his bow as time goes on and he gets more time and confidence. Hope he can convince Mosese to embrace the correct shade of blue soon enough.
As compared to the 6, 6.5 seasons of rugby before I would wager he would have played less than 60 "pro" games total, and a huge chunk of those would have been made Junior World Cup & NRC appearances.
He very pleasantly continues to surprise (somewhat expected him to be handy for Glasgow and get 3-6 Scottish Caps total) and seems to be adding a lot more strings to his bow as time goes on and he gets more time and confidence. Hope he can convince Mosese to embrace the correct shade of blue soon enough.
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Simon Poidevin (60)
I’d love one of these to follow the Wallabies into the World Cup. Amazon style with the Cricket team. Sure some would worry about it being a distraction but they are already filming each other for Instagram stories and Tik Tok.
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Mark Loane (55)
Yeh these sports ‘inside the team’ docos definitely seem to be the flavour of the month.
Drive to Survive I think is the bench mark, The Test (cricket) is quite good. I haven’t got around to it yet but have heard the tennis one is a bit meh so far.
Agree it would be cool to see a Wallabies. I think its pretty likely we see one start filming in 2026 and build up to the home RWC. Assuming these other rugby ones don’t flop.
Drive to Survive I think is the bench mark, The Test (cricket) is quite good. I haven’t got around to it yet but have heard the tennis one is a bit meh so far.
Agree it would be cool to see a Wallabies. I think its pretty likely we see one start filming in 2026 and build up to the home RWC. Assuming these other rugby ones don’t flop.
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Simon Poidevin (60)
True. Lions series as well would be good. The Lions do it already but could be a good concept to do both sides of a series.
Drive to survive is fantastic and it's because of the access they are given. The other I've really enjoyed is 'Sunderland til I die'
People love reality shows that a true reality instead of people who just want to be famous.
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Ward Prentice (10)
Yeah, let's have lots of shots of players chundering after being flogged in cardio training!
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Simon Poidevin (60)
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Mark Loane (55)
I see Drew Mitchell is taking up a career in commercial property down in Sydney.
Reckons he’s walked away from channel 9 or is it just a side hustle?
Reckons he’s walked away from channel 9 or is it just a side hustle?