The Daddy 2,039 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 https://www.totalrl.com/league-express-premium-major-broadcast-company-holds-talks-over-championship-tv-deal/ 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 6,133 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 Wasn’t expecting that to be an actual thing! Encouraging. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,357 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 You do realise that we'll have to match today's Cricket world Cup Final for sporting excitement every single week, right? 1 5 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
Rupert Prince 1,027 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, Futtocks said: You do realise that we'll have to match today's Cricket world Cup Final for sporting excitement every single week, right? Perhaps with extra time after a tie and reduced to 11 a side but only allow 3 players scoring. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whippet13 668 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 If it does go to C4 there will be wider commercial sponsorship benefits. I wonder how much of this interest is down to the publicity the likes of Toronto and Tolouse have brought to the competition? 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deluded pom? 6,600 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 Channel 4 being one of three interested parties. Fingers crossed. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 15,832 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 This would be excellent. C4 have been showing more sport recently havent they? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deluded pom? 6,600 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 Just reading LE and it’s stated that Sky and the BBC are believed to be the other two interested companies. 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bearman 3,998 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, deluded pom? said: Just reading LE and it’s stated that Sky and the BBC are believed to be the other two interested companies. Sky would probably offer enough to win the contract and then ignore us by putting it on the red button. We might not get as much money but free to air would get more eyeballs and other commercial opportunities. Let us hope the powers that be take the long view and not go for the quick fix. Edited July 15, 2019 by Bearman 20 3 Quote Ron Banks Bears and Barrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deluded pom? 6,600 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Bearman said: Sky would probably enough to win the contract and then ignore us by putting it on the red button. We might not get as much money but free to air would get more eyeballs and other commercial opportunities. Let us hope the powers that be take the long view and not go for the quick fix. Surely the Championship clubs would have some say in the matter? Having said that, when have the clubs ever taken the long view. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 15,832 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 Itd be great if whatever happens it could be packaged up in an attractive way. Rugby League Raw was a little erm, raw, shall we say, but it was watchable TV just for the behind the scenes stuff and stories of the fans. This kind of access all areas could be a usp for Champ Rugby as an alternative to SL. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spanishknight 1,985 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 Put it on B.B.C. or channel 4 then I would cancel Sky and save 50 odd quid a month. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 9,320 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 This would be excellent news if it happened. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hallucinating Goose 1,891 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 Good news, need to get as much league on free to air as possible cos that's how a sport gets the most exposure. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sentoffagain2 577 Report post Posted July 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, Dave T said: Itd be great if whatever happens it could be packaged up in an attractive way. Rugby League Raw was a little erm, raw, shall we say, but it was watchable TV just for the behind the scenes stuff and stories of the fans. This kind of access all areas could be a usp for Champ Rugby as an alternative to SL. Scrumdown was well worth watching with John Helm.Shown about 11pm as i remember.I even picked myself out in the Bullock stand at Fev v Hull KR .Think ITV showed those games and i had loads of video tapes of the programme.When i moved house they all ended up in landfill,now i would have loved to transfer them onto discs.Some great characters in those games they didn't need to consult the Coaches plays they made it up as they played.The most memorable game was Oldham playing at the Watershedings on 8inch of snow with the lines marked out in blue dye.B-ll-cks to health and safety. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,846 Report post Posted July 15, 2019 When channel 4 did the NFL it was presented really well with a great intro and great music with the game segments. They chose pretty good presenters too. The problem might just be the fear of choosing a different partner could influence Sky with SL. Will be a tough call imo. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxford 4,272 Report post Posted July 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Lowdesert said: The problem might just be the fear of choosing a different partner could influence Sky with SL. I think there'll be a beneficial influence a reminder to Sky they're not the only game in town. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roughyedspud 2,115 Report post Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Lowdesert said: The problem might just be the fear of choosing a different partner could influence Sky with SL. Will be a tough call imo. Fxxk sky and SL 1 1 Quote OLDHAM RLFC the 8TH most successful team in british RL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Blues Ox 869 Report post Posted July 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Bearman said: Sky would probably pay enough to win the contract and then ignore us by not putting us on. FYP. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookey 1,054 Report post Posted July 15, 2019 I can assure you that after the event,people on here will know what we should have done. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 6,745 Report post Posted July 15, 2019 10 hours ago, spanishknight said: Put it on B.B.C. or channel 4 then I would cancel Sky and save 50 odd quid a month. Good idea. If we all did that, how much more money would that inject into the game? Quote Four legs good - two legs bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Kevin Sinfield 1,343 Report post Posted July 15, 2019 This is thanks to the Toronto effect on the Championship. Toulouse have also added a lot to the competition. It’s no coincidence that broadcasters are now interested in showing Championship games. Great news. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastLondonMike 1,473 Report post Posted July 15, 2019 Channel 4 have always presented sport well. I would love to see the game shown on Channel 4. Regardless of what SKY might offer, and what promises they might make, i'd still want to see the RFL go into a partnership with Channel 4. Opens up so many more possibilities. Though can imagine what many clubs, at all levels, will prioritise in any deal. Imagine if viewing figures were decent. The potential for more content increases. Superleague, NRL, Internationals etc 2 Quote Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RP London 2,339 Report post Posted July 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Lowdesert said: When channel 4 did the NFL it was presented really well with a great intro and great music with the game segments. They chose pretty good presenters too. The problem might just be the fear of choosing a different partner could influence Sky with SL. Will be a tough call imo. its an interesting one as Channel 4 and Sky do have a relationship, not sure exactly what it is but its why Channel 4 were picked to show the Cricket World Cup final... in their announcement they mentioned a good relationship etc.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,213 Report post Posted July 15, 2019 Excellent. It could be a rival televised rugby league competition with the same salary cap and potentially more TV viewers. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
