Womer 15 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 This is out today ..... http://m.nrl.com/landmark-international-rights-deal-with-fox-sports/tabid/10874/newsid/113968/default.aspx So it looks like Premier/Freesports have lost their coverage, with subscription streaming replacing it. Don't think it will be all that cheap either - the equlivelent sub for Australian Rules Football is £125 a season, so I think the NRL will be something near it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerrumonside ref 1,895 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 Surely the subscription service will be as well as a broadcast deal rather than instead of it. I’d be amazed if Sky or BT didn’t pick up a few games. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,747 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 does this mean having to watch on a phone or computer? not been able to record hd games and watch them at your lesuire and convenience ? Quote the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,075 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: does this mean having to watch on a phone or computer? not been able to record hd games and watch them at your lesuire and convenience ? Chromecast and AirPlay compatible. Live and on demand. Edited October 23, 2017 by Copa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,747 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, Copa said: Chromecast and AirPlay compatible. Live and on demand. no idea what your on about? Quote the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,389 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: no idea what your on about? I just about do but yes that’s still a problem for a lot of people as we bomb on with new initiatives . Same with my dad who loves his full NRL telly fix . Can’t leave folk behind who want stuff as they are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerrumonside ref 1,895 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 If the NRL have any sense they’ll do what the NFL does and have this service, while also cutting TV deals with broadcasters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,747 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, DavidM said: I just about do but yes that’s still a problem for a lot of people as we bomb on with new initiatives . Same with my dad who loves his full NRL telly fix . Can’t leave folk behind who want stuff as they are having premier and the nrl has got me back in to full interest of rl again after a few years of drifting away for various reasons, I wont be messing about with the latest bit of junk with a plug on it from currys, our internet is dodgy at the best of times anyway, oh well it was good while it lasted, guess I will become dis engaged again Quote the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,075 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Copa said: Chromecast and AirPlay compatible. Live and on demand. It means with a cheap gadget you can watch the NRL and all the RL themed entertainment shows on your TV (most TVs these days are compatible). You can watch them live or at a later date. Do what I do and ask a teenager if you have any issues. :-) Edited October 23, 2017 by Copa 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southerner 218 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 I think it's crazy how Sky don't want to take SOO and other big matches at the very least. Very confusing. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,075 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 This is the AFL version Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 15,453 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, Copa said: This is the AFL version Is that 20 quid a month? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roughyedspud 2,115 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 Excellent..I've said they should do this for a while..the money they'll receive from a direct subscription to "watch NRL" will dwarf the pennies they get from,say,my £9.99 premiersports subscription! I'd happily pay £9.99 a month for "Watch NRL" can't see it being much more expensive than that.. certainly not as much as the AFL 1 Quote OLDHAM RLFC the 8TH most successful team in british RL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SL17 736 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 3 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: having premier and the nrl has got me back in to full interest of rl again after a few years of drifting away for various reasons, I wont be messing about with the latest bit of junk with a plug on it from currys, our internet is dodgy at the best of times anyway, oh well it was good while it lasted, guess I will become dis engaged again I don't believe you will lose your premier coverage. This is very similar to "Now Tv" although that is geographically contained to the UK it is still accessible world wide via other options. Would presume the Aussies have a similar geo locked streaming service,and fox have decided to exploit that making it world wide. Its streaming contracts,not internal TV rights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Womer 15 Report post Posted October 23, 2017 The AFL site also give their prices in sterling ... £125 a season £22 a month £13 a week A shame Channel 9 isn't on unofficial streaming - though Channel 7 is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,075 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Womer said: The AFL site also give their prices in sterling ... £125 a season £22 a month £13 a week A shame Channel 9 isn't on unofficial streaming - though Channel 7 is Channel 9 is streaming its NRL games next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southerner80 888 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 11 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: having premier and the nrl has got me back in to full interest of rl again after a few years of drifting away for various reasons, I wont be messing about with the latest bit of junk with a plug on it from currys, our internet is dodgy at the best of times anyway, oh well it was good while it lasted, guess I will become dis engaged again I know the feeling. I like SL on sky but the sheer scope of all the NRL GAMES ON PREMIER HAS MADE ME WATCH more RL. I'm not willing to pay 100 plus a year for the NRL. What now for premier? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber Avenger 912 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 As I said on the other thread about this yesterday, this streaming idea hasn't come out of nowhere overnight for people behind the scenes. Premier confirmed a week or two ago that they were in negotiations to retain the rights to the NRL, so it's still possible they'll have tv coverage. Quote SQL Honours Play off mini league winner - 2002. Bronze Medalist - 2003. Big Split Group Winner - 2006. Minor Stupidship - 2005, 2006. Cup Silver Medalist - 2008, 2009 CHAMPION - 2005, 2009, 2010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 8,873 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 44 minutes ago, Southerner80 said: I know the feeling. I like SL on sky but the sheer scope of all the NRL GAMES ON PREMIER HAS MADE ME WATCH more RL. I'm not willing to pay 100 plus a year for the NRL. What now for premier? Do you not pay 100 plus for the NRL now anyway? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southstander13 265 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Damien said: Do you not pay 100 plus for the NRL now anyway? Exactly, if you have Premier then you're paying £120 a year already, unless you cancel and then resubscribe each year, but even then its still £90/£100 a year! With the NRL subscription its better value in a sense that you get all the games, plus all the weekly shows too, so you'll get much more RL content for the same price you're paying now. Looks like a good deal to be honest, given I only have Premier for the NRL. Ill wait and see what TV deal is struck first, if Premier carried on as it is now, with all the games being shown then Ill have to have a think! But with the extra content im definitely tempted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotchy1 5,581 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Be interesting how successful this is. Would give a good idea of the potential success of an RL tv channel. If they can get 30-40k subscriptions then it would show the market is definitely there. Edited October 24, 2017 by scotchy1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southerner80 888 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Damien said: Do you not pay 100 plus for the NRL now anyway? I got premier for 25 for the year. And 60 on a renewal. Will cancel if they loose NRL as the other sports they have aren't of interest to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scubby 10,803 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 I would certainly be happy with NRL and all the shows NRL360, League Life and stuff on there for £120 per year. Premier looks like a channel on the edge and moving towards giving up content to Freesports IMO is an indication that their model doesn't work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,090 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 Nothing much else on Premier Sports to interest me. Losing NRL rights would be a big blow to the channel, and also put Freesports' future in doubt. The latter is a collaboration of broadcasters, but Premier seem to be the major partner. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gav Wilson 1,725 Report post Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Southerner80 said: I got premier for 25 for the year. And 60 on a renewal. Will cancel if they loose NRL as the other sports they have aren't of interest to me. Aaaaaand this is *exactly* why Premier can't compete for the next TV deal. 1 Quote @GavWilson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
