John Lambies Doos Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 IIRC they had the England home games at one pointNot sure that was in 6N mind, was that not just Autumn internationals etc? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusTheBull Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Interesting 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 England were very nearly ejected from the 6 Nations for unilaterally selling their home TV rights to Sky. They had to agree to share all of them additional money equally with the other nations and to sign an agreement that they couldn't do it in future. With the 6 Nations being the only time most people see any rugby it's a bloody stupid idea to take it off free TV. It's been bad for golf and cricket in the UK and it will inevitably harm rugby too - but not before CVC have made a packet and then buggered off to their private islands.Sky has been fantastic for cricket. I know it’s not popular to say, but both television and radio coverage has improved exponentially over the years since Sky got the rights. The amount of cash being spent by the counties has also risen, and the national team had become increasingly successful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Savage Henry said: Sky has been fantastic for cricket. I know it’s not popular to say, but both television and radio coverage has improved exponentially over the years since Sky got the rights. The amount of cash being spent by the counties has also risen, and the national team had become increasingly successful. Sky have been fantastic for cricket if you already liked cricket and were willing and able to pay for it. They've been bad for participation, attendances and growing the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 NRL introducing the Captain’s Challenge for the new season starting on 12 March. The time limit to make a challenge is 10 secondsHow it worksOnly a captain or nominated co-captain can challenge a decision. Should the captain or co-captain be off the field, another player can be nominated to take his place;Each team is allowed one unsuccessful challenge per game; The only decision that can be challenged are ones which involve a structured restart of play (e.g penalty, scrum, drop-out, etc.); Challenges will not be permitted where the referee allows play to proceed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genuine Hibs Fan Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 That's Ashton left Sale at short notice, with Cammy Redpath already having departed in the last couple of weeks (albeit for a fee) at the start of a five-year contract. Next big salary cap scandal? They've not the biggest squad but a lot of full internationals and experienced guys who won't be playing for pennies in there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 That's Ashton left Sale at short notice, with Cammy Redpath already having departed in the last couple of weeks (albeit for a fee) at the start of a five-year contract. Next big salary cap scandal? They've not the biggest squad but a lot of full internationals and experienced guys who won't be playing for pennies in there. Chris Ashton turning up in Edinburgh would be all sorts of wrong. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genuine Hibs Fan Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Just now, Savage Henry said: Chris Ashton turning up in Edinburgh would be all sorts of wrong. Has that been rumoured? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Has that been rumoured? No, other than I just rumoured it, but it has a Cockerill type move written all over it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky88 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 19 hours ago, Savage Henry said: Sky has been fantastic for cricket. I know it’s not popular to say, but both television and radio coverage has improved exponentially over the years since Sky got the rights. The amount of cash being spent by the counties has also risen, and the national team had become increasingly successful. Increased money, fall in participation, is the story of crickets love affair with pay TV. The ECB are so worried about the fall in participation and its link to lack of coverage on terrestrial TV, they devised an entire tournament (the Hundred) to tempt the BBC to show cricket again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genuine Hibs Fan Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, Savage Henry said: No, other than I just rumoured it, but it has a Cockerill type move written all over it. Yeah think you've a point there. Wouldn't like to see it but Scotland isn't exactly awash with good back three players coming through to play for the club sides in the international windows... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 That's Ashton left Sale at short notice, with Cammy Redpath already having departed in the last couple of weeks (albeit for a fee) at the start of a five-year contract. Next big salary cap scandal? They've not the biggest squad but a lot of full internationals and experienced guys who won't be playing for pennies in there. Making space to pick up some Saracens players with Ashton going to France or America as he has no chance in getting back in the England team. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jacobsen Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Quins have been linked. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Allan Jacobsen said: Quins have been linked. A lot of that seems to be from the fact he's mates with, and indeed does the BBC rugby podcast, with Danny Care and Ugo Monye, but it would make sense given his family still stay in one of Nigel Wray's houses in a house down south. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jacobsen Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 35 minutes ago, Mark Connolly said: A lot of that seems to be from the fact he's mates with, and indeed does the BBC rugby podcast, with Danny Care and Ugo Monye, but it would make sense given his family still stay in one of Nigel Wray's houses in a house down south. Sarries truly are the gift that keeps on giving. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northsea80 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 The times reporting that Amazon will also bid for the rights to the six nations games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 The times reporting that Amazon will also bid for the rights to the six nations games. Amazon Prime Sports cannot be far away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Two testimonial dinners for Tom Smith held last night and tonight. I remember when they were announced there were genuine fears that he might not make it this far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jacobsen Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 That's Ashton joined Quins. What a lovely man. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestly united Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) Haining in for Bradbury, in the backrow, and Skinner and Weir an then bench, otherwise same as last time Edit to add Gilchrist for Toolis also Edited March 6, 2020 by honestly united 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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