Sky Sports Rugby League takeover

[Tom Moore]

https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/12236961/sky-sports-rugby-league-takeover-what-classic-matches-are-on

List of classic matches being shown. Some of which actually are classic. 

[Futtocks]

Plenty of matches I'd like to watch again in that list.

[Chris22]

Hard to complain about this. Out of all of the highlights, the 2000 World Cup games stand out for me, and the 2001 test against Australia.

[Futtocks]

I never got to watch PSG v Sheffield, so that's a fine way to kick off the takeover.

[Tom Moore]

Think I've watched the 1992 Test more often than I've watched any other game, but what's once more. 

[Sir Kevin Sinfield]

I’m glad this one made the list

Friday, March 26

Australia vs Tonga (2019): One of the greatest international upsets of all time as Tonga defeated world champions Australia in Auckland.

[Futtocks]

32 minutes ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said:

I’m glad this one made the list

Friday, March 26

Australia vs Tonga (2019): One of the greatest international upsets of all time as Tonga defeated world champions Australia in Auckland.

I'd re-watch that just for the singing, let alone the Rugby.

[The Hallucinating Goose]

1 hour ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said:

I’m glad this one made the list

Friday, March 26

Australia vs Tonga (2019): One of the greatest international upsets of all time as Tonga defeated world champions Australia in Auckland.

One of my favourite games ever, rugby league at its finest! 

[Futtocks]

3 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said:

One of my favourite games ever, rugby league at its finest! 

It was a privilege and a joy to watch.

[Just Browny]

It's a very fine list. 

[paulwalker71]

Did anyone else read the thread title and think that Sky had decided to literally 'take over' the running of Rugby League in this country?

[The Hallucinating Goose]

1 hour ago, paulwalker71 said:

Did anyone else read the thread title and think that Sky had decided to literally 'take over' the running of Rugby League in this country?

Certainly did!

[Man of Kent]

1 hour ago, paulwalker71 said:

Did anyone else read the thread title and think that Sky had decided to literally 'take over' the running of Rugby League in this country?

I thought it was another ‘I’ve got a cunning plan’ thread. 

[Keep The Faith]

The Bradford vs Leeds is a favourite of mine as Roy Powell seals the game for northern - he sort of sticks two fingers to dougie Laughton who cost him his testimonial at Leeds 

[GUBRATS]

50 past the pies for me

[M j M]

Leeds vs Wigan from the 94/95 season I was watching just the other day. Absolute belter

[Hela Wigmen]

Was trying to think of some of the lesser “famous” big games I’d like to see and come up with a few Championship/Northern Rail games; 

Halifax v Widnes (I think) - The one where Halifax wore a Melbourne Storm inspired shirt. 

Leigh v Halifax/Widnes (I think) - Northern Rail Cup Final at Blackpool, Leigh shaped for a drop goal to tie the game (IIRC) and then in true Ian Millward style, chucked it wide and won it.

Batley v Leigh - Remember watching this abroad, possibly in Fuengirola very hungover but it was a good game. 

[GUBRATS]

2 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said:

Was trying to think of some of the lesser “famous” big games I’d like to see and come up with a few Championship/Northern Rail games; 

Halifax v Widnes (I think) - The one where Halifax wore a Melbourne Storm inspired shirt. 

Leigh v Halifax/Widnes (I think) - Northern Rail Cup Final at Blackpool, Leigh shaped for a drop goal to tie the game (IIRC) and then in true Ian Millward style, chucked it wide and won it.

Batley v Leigh - Remember watching this abroad, possibly in Fuengirola very hungover but it was a good game. 

It was Leigh v Fax at Blackpool

[Sports Prophet]

On 06/03/2021 at 22:23, Sir Kevin Sinfield said:

I’m glad this one made the list

Friday, March 26

Australia vs Tonga (2019): One of the greatest international upsets of all time as Tonga defeated world champions Australia in Auckland.

Spoiler alert!!!!

[Futtocks]

 

[Hela Wigmen]

7 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

 

While these were good watches at the time and I’m sure they will be again, it’s a shame that there’s not a few new ones to be added. 

[RP London]

12 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said:

While these were good watches at the time and I’m sure they will be again, it’s a shame that there’s not a few new ones to be added. 

I wish they did a show a bit like NFL Americas Game where they look at the champions that year, use 4 players/coaches of that team to talk you through the year etc and show highlights of the big games with insight.. they are a fantastic 40 minute watch.. (always record them so can skip the ads).

[Futtocks]

 

[Damien]

On 17/03/2021 at 09:14, RP London said:

I wish they did a show a bit like NFL Americas Game where they look at the champions that year, use 4 players/coaches of that team to talk you through the year etc and show highlights of the big games with insight.. they are a fantastic 40 minute watch.. (always record them so can skip the ads).

I can easily waste many a hour watching them when I come across them channel hopping. Even if you don't know the players involved or the teams they are still a great watch. You don't even have to be much of an American Football fan to enjoy them, any sports fan can enjoy them as they are that well produced.

[Spidey]

The RL Takeover on SKY is great to have on in the background while working from home.  Wales v Australia 2000 certainly was a cracking game