Broadcast options for Australian Rugby

[JRugby2]

Yeah, not convinced that we are in that much of a better position. I am worried that the increase we all want to be believe is growth is just the recovery of the previously jaded who are back and trying to be optimistic. The upsurge is not guaranteed.

They key issue with the current position is beyond 2025 is it a just a few Lions games and RWC. All Wallabies centric, but in saying that, we might have less Rugby Championship games etc so less quality product. Will we have a SRP (Super Rugby Pacific) (Super Rugby Pacific) or something else to keep people tuned in regularly or just watching the Wallabies beyond 2025? Clubs products will always be limited. One of the key issues last time we negotiated was the lack of product to sell. We are still selling the same stuff, and don't have anything new to offer.

I know it's not your central point but I think the amount of products we have to sell is a huge issue, provided said products are good enough to drive and retain incremental subscribers on whatever streaming platform we inevitably end up on.

The rugby calendar is sufficiently full from a content perspective to keep people subscribed to whatever platform, so having more products doesn't really change anything if they aren't driving additional subscribers.

 

[Strewthcobber]

Probably the realistic scenario is we get the same deal as last time, but we get a relatively big cash injection separately from the Nations Championship.

 

[mst]

Probably the realistic scenario is we get the same deal as last time, but we get a relatively big cash injection separately from the Nations Championship.

Possibly. But something has to be cut to fit it in the calendar and with the push to cut costs universally , I don't think it will be a large payday for anyone. It's also another block of time eyes are on the Wallabies and not our domestic rugby.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

But, we need the Wallabies to feed down. It's the nature of the game here.

Wallabies haven't been very good so it all suffers. Hopefully we can get above the 50% win rate and it flows down as well as having a couple Super sides ideally finishing top 4 would do wonders.

We had the Wallabies losing more than they won and Super Rugby sides laughed at for not being able to beat a NZ side for ages. It was a death spiral that would impossible for any sport to deal with.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

How oil money and oligarchs are shaping the sale of Foxtel

The No.1 contender to take Foxtel off News Corp’s hands is a British sports streamer that’s potentially banking on a huge influx of cash from Saudi Arabia.

www.smh.com.au

I know you hit a paywall but you can do the ol hit refresh and then 'esc' key a split second later it will bypass it. Might take a few goes but it gets it eventually without fail.

Doesn't mention Rugby in particular but the numbers these groups bring could mean Rugby is able to land a chunk that is more than they may get otherwise but still in the loose change category for them...

 

[Derpus]

How oil money and oligarchs are shaping the sale of Foxtel

The No.1 contender to take Foxtel off News Corp’s hands is a British sports streamer that’s potentially banking on a huge influx of cash from Saudi Arabia.

www.smh.com.au

I know you hit a paywall but you can do the ol hit refresh and then 'esc' key a split second later it will bypass it. Might take a few goes but it gets it eventually without fail.

Doesn't mention Rugby in particular but the numbers these groups bring could mean Rugby is able to land a chunk that is more than they may get otherwise but still in the loose change category for them...

Opening in a new window gives you more time.

There are also plug-ins for your browser but they skim aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall of your data.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Yeah I wouldn't touch them.

One click of refresh and a tap escape always gets the job done.

 

[Braveheart81]

12ft.io is pretty good for SMH.

 

[Dctarget]

Opening in a new window gives you more time.

There are also plug-ins for your browser but they skim aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall of your data.

adblocker is fine right?... right?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Generally... If it's free your'e paying them with info.

 

[Derpus]

Generally... If it's free your'e paying them with info.

You are always paying them with info, really.

 

[LeCheese]

Pro tip (especially for SMH articles) if you're a Mac user - open the article, click the 'Reader' view, and then refresh the page

 

[Rob42]

So we're figuring out how to avoid paying for rugby content whilst hoping that rugby gets a big chunk of media cash? mmm-kay.

 

[Derpus]

So we're figuring out how to avoid paying for rugby content whilst hoping that rugby gets a big chunk of media cash? mmm-kay.

Its not rugby content, though, is it? I think you'll find most of us pay for the actual content (ie Stan).

 

[Rob42]

Its not rugby content, though, is it? I think you'll find most of us pay for the actual content (ie Stan).

Same company but

 

[JRugby2]

Same company but

I think they'll be fine

 

[wamberal99]

I support journalism. And rugby.

 

[liquor box]

But, we need the Wallabies to feed down. It's the nature of the game here.

Wallabies haven't been very good so it all suffers. Hopefully we can get above the 50% win rate and it flows down as well as having a couple Super sides ideally finishing top 4 would do wonders.

We had the Wallabies losing more than they won and Super Rugby sides laughed at for not being able to beat a NZ side for ages. It was a death spiral that would impossible for any sport to deal with.

I don't see this happening when we play NZ and SA so often.

 

[liquor box]

Pretty huge news for Netflix and sport

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/netflix-to-stream-womens-world-cup-in-2027-and-2031-as-fans-divided-over-historic-deal/news-story/3bab8e453e99d88bf37139125b5e652d

Netflix has taken its latest step into broadcasting live sports by agreeing a deal with FIFA for exclusive rights to show the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups in the United States, it was announced on Saturday (AEDT).
World football’s governing body did not say how much the deal was worth for the tournaments, although FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement that the “agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game”.

The streaming service will also produce a documentary series on women’s football in the build-up to both tournaments.

The 2027 edition will take place in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, while the host of the 2031 competition will be decided at a later date.

FIFA said the agreement for the US included Puerto Rico and covered all languages.

“This is a landmark moment for sports media rights,” added Infantino.

Netflix has already made inroads into sports by producing hit documentary series on the likes of Formula One, cycling, tennis, rugby and athletics.

However, it is a relative newcomer to streaming live sporting events, although it did show boxing last month, with the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

Netflix will also broadcast two NFL games for the first time this year on Christmas Day.

Major tournaments such as the World Cup are traditionally broadcast on free-to-air public networks in order to maximise audience reach.

The move to put the tournament behind a paywall left many football fans angry and questioning the logic given it would likely mean less eyeballs overall.

However many other fans backed the move and predicted Netflix would do a great job broadcasting the tournament.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino previously criticised broadcasters - especially in Europe - for undervaluing the right to broadcast the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

FIFA will likely use the Netflix deal to drive talks with European broadcasters.

ITV and the BBC have shared the rights to the tournament in recent years.

Meanwhile, FOX broadcast the World Cup across the US last year.

The tournament is set to involve 32 teams.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Pretty huge news for Netflix and sport

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/netflix-to-stream-womens-world-cup-in-2027-and-2031-as-fans-divided-over-historic-deal/news-story/3bab8e453e99d88bf37139125b5e652d

Pretty clear indication on the direction they are going in terms of sports broadcasting. Could easily see them being a potential bidder for the Nations Championship.