Domestic and European Rugby

[Elpenor]

So it seems flats and Topsy highlights show is going to be on Wednesday nights, though this week it’s going to be Wednesday lunchtime due to ITV4 showing snooker instead

It’s going to appeal to the TikTok generation apparently - sounds terrible - so my recommendation is to watch the highlights on YouTube

 

[two sheds]

I hope they don't change too much, I enjoy their presenting.

 

[Elpenor]

I hope they don't change too much, I enjoy their presenting.

Apparently no more flats

 

[two sheds]

has he gone to sky or somewhere for more money?

 

[Elpenor]

has he gone to sky or somewhere for more money?

No, he does a variety of tv channels so it’s not that I think

Impression I get is they are trying to appeal to a younger audience, apparently five live have also replaced a lot of journalists to that end and their content has become quite lightweight and banterheavy and the speculation was ITV were trying the same thing

 

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Does this mean we're going to get loads of near-subliminal clips of tries, celebrations, scrums, fans ... all so fast they hurt the eyeballs? I find those quite painful

/old man shaking fist

 

[Whagwan]

WHERE BE THAT BLACKBIRD TO? I KNOW WHERE 'E BE!

 

[two sheds]

Really good game - sterling defence work in places.

 

[stavros]

Really good game - sterling defence work in places.

Bath-Bristol? Yeah, that was fun. Eykyn, O'Driscoll and Flats were all getting very giddy about Janse van Rensberg, although I agreed that the Bristol hooker was excellent too. Shout to Harry Randall too, who was quietly very good.

 

[starfish]

Bath-Bristol? Yeah, that was fun. Eykyn, O'Driscoll and Flats were all getting very giddy about Janse van Rensberg, although I agreed that the Bristol hooker was excellent too. Shout to Harry Randall too, who was quietly very good.

Good game but disappointing from a Bath perspective.

 

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Yep made a huuuuge difference to the table positions



after 3 games

Really enjoying the Womens' W.XV games. England really strong - Dow, Breach and Scarratt are a hell of a back line.

Canada Ireland on at the moment - both did really well in their first matches.

 

[Elpenor]

Was this one of the ITV games? Hopefully more of them to come. Think it’s the end of European rugby on the box which is a shame. Not seen any matches this weekend, as been on holiday. Hopefully will catch some of chiefs vs cheats this afternoon though

 

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yep was ITV yesterday afternoon

https://www.itv.com/watch/live-gallagher-premiership-rugby/10a2252/10a2252a0020

would be a shame if that's it for showing European rugby

 

[Elpenor]

yep was ITV yesterday afternoon

https://www.itv.com/watch/live-gallagher-premiership-rugby/10a2252/10a2252a0020

would be a shame if that's it for showing European rugby

I will be resorting to the website I mentioned to you for the European matches involving my team that I don’t attend in person.

But nothing like a game being live on terrestrial for engagement of a wider audience

 

[two sheds]

Indeed - restricted to highlights I assume.

 

[stavros]

But nothing like a game being live on terrestrial for engagement of a wider audience

Given the financial position of domestic rugby (Irish, Wasps, etc), you'd think it'd make sense to get a live game on terrestrial every week or so. It'd make sense for TNT too, or whoever's got the main rights, as a cross-promotional tool.

 

[starfish]

Premiership considers away fan sections to boost atmosphere

The Premiership are considering specific away fan sections to heighten the atmosphere at top-flight matches.

www.bbc.co.uk

I think this is a bloody stupid idea. And a lot of the comments agree.

Ive been to a few Bath/Bristol games over the years, at the Rec & Ashton Gate & half the fun is being mixed in with rival supporters. Even Gloucester fans as well.

 

[Elpenor]

Premiership considers away fan sections to boost atmosphere

The Premiership are considering specific away fan sections to heighten the atmosphere at top-flight matches.

www.bbc.co.uk

I think this is a bloody stupid idea. And a lot of the comments agree.

Ive been to a few Bath/Bristol games over the years, at the Rec & Ashton Gate & half the fun is being mixed in with rival supporters. Even Gloucester fans as well.

I notice Clive Knobhead is in favour. As a general rule of thumb, anything he supports is probably wrong

 

[Whagwan]

We find ourselves top with Sarries at home next week so a big game. Weirdly Bears win away much more than home over the past year so let's hope we can turn that around.

 

[Elpenor]

Missed the game at Sandy Park on Saturday but seemed to have been a cracker

Ibitoye plays like a Fijian - Borthwick will never pick him though as he wants someone orthodox

 

[starfish]

We find ourselves top with Sarries at home next week so a big game. Weirdly Bears win away much more than home over the past year so let's hope we can turn that around.

Heres hoping you give them a hiding today.

 

[stavros]

Leicester - Gloucester on ITV4 tomorrow.

 

[Elpenor]

Chiefs seem to be the new Newcastle. We have been very poor this season.

Great games yesterday - Quins v Bath and Bristol v Saracens. Two away wins secured right at the death.

 

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Leicester - Gloucester on ITV4 tomorrow.

bump

 

[stavros]

Some top tries there, from Pollard, Hassell-Collins and all three of Llewellyn's.

 

[Whagwan]

Bris flying right now. Let's hope we can keep the momentum through two very difficult Euro games (Leinster/La Rochelle)

 

[Elpenor]

Bristol looked unreal at times on Friday night.

European rugby behind a paywall. £70 I think gets access for the season. Not going to bother as doubt Chiefs will progress, and I can live with avoiding the result of away matches and torrenting when I get home. The home matches I’ll go to, we have Toulouse and Bordeaux which I expect we will lose, but both those teams are great to watch. I just they send over their best players, Dupont, Ramos Willis, Kinghorn, Penaud, Bielle-Biarrey etc the Toulouse game is a Sunday evening kick off so I’m dubious