I cant take Sky Sport rugby anymore - Any other options??
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I've been a loyal Sky Sport customer since moving to NZ from Europe about 20 years ago, a huge rugby fan but I cant take their content anymore.
Zero intellect, zero analysis, zero knowledge of the opposition, humour that caters to Under 14 boys. They shoot and edit the game very well...but outside the game... Build up, Post match, Weekly shows are woeful.
The smartest rugby minds in the world come from NZ, as do the innovative tactics, coaches and athletes... but Sky have not kept up with the times and are locked in the 90's tactics, the pre-professional game.
Are there any apps legal/illegal to tune into some BTSport, Sky Sports UK, RTE, Eirsport, BBC Sport???
Please help... ANYTHING that respects their audience as intelligent sports fans?
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@Rugby72 said in I cant take Sky Sport anymore - Any other options? Illegal/legal apps?:
I've been a loyal Sky Sport customer since moving to NZ from Europe about 20 years ago, a huge rugby fan but I cant take their coverage anymore.
Zero intellect, zero analysis, zero knowledge of the opposition, humour that caters to Under 14 boys. They shoot and edit the game very well...but... nothing else.
The smartest rugby minds in the world come from NZ, as do the innovative tactics, coaches and athletes... but Sky have not kept up with the times and are locked in the 90's tactics, the pre-professional game.
Are there any apps legal/illegal to tune into some BTSport, Sky Sports UK, RTE, Eirsport, BBC Sport???
Please help... ANYTHING that respects their audience as intelligent sports fans?
No illegal avenues to be post in this thread thanks!
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i wouldn't waste my time trying to get the aussie coverage, at least for aus v nz games, they openly refer to "us" and "them" dot even try to come across as impartial
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I'll agree with @Rugby72 bases on what I've seen from NPC matches, at least in regard to some of the comments people.
Stop trying to be breakfast radio announcers and wannabe comedians (but I repeat myself) and get some actual analysts of the game analysing the game.
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@Rugby72 said in I cant take Sky Sport rugby anymore - Any other options??:
@canefan It's not so much the live coverage. I'm thinking... build up, post show and other weekly shows. Big match coming up at the weekend... insight, analysis, proper interviews etc.
Thats why you come here! TSF is where its at
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@Rugby72 said in I cant take Sky Sport rugby anymore - Any other options??:
@canefan It's not so much the live coverage. I'm thinking... build up, post show and other weekly shows. Big match coming up at the weekend... insight, analysis, proper interviews etc.
Yes. I agree with this.
I like in game commentary. I even like Justin Marshall and think hes hugely improved the tone of test commentary and dragged Nisbitt and Johnson up with him from the biased whingeathons they had descended into at one stage. Much, much better than the other English language commentary I have heard (Australian, Irish and UK) but Saf English language commentary teams have been good and fair listens when I've had their feeds.
Rest of their content, though .... as expressed in my lament for ReUnion.
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Sky's rugby coverage in NZ is like Ch.9 in Australia with cricket and Fox with RL in that they think you need to employ a long list of former players to provide some insightful analysis. The problem is that the opposite usually happens (looking at you JK). We had this discussion a few weeks back about Breakdown.
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@Rugby72 said in I cant take Sky Sport rugby anymore - Any other options??:
@Rapido Yes I agree, I really like Justin Marshalls insight, it's perfect for in game commentary during the live event.
Even I will admit that Meg's on the spot comments around some things is quite insightful. He has the vision to spot plays and tactics.
Someone just needs to gag him when there is a contentious ruling. -
@Crucial said in I cant take Sky Sport rugby anymore - Any other options??:
@Rugby72 said in I cant take Sky Sport rugby anymore - Any other options??:
@Rapido Yes I agree, I really like Justin Marshalls insight, it's perfect for in game commentary during the live event.
Even I will admit that Meg's on the spot comments around some things is quite insightful. He has the vision to spot plays and tactics.
Someone just needs to gag him when there is a contentious ruling.Every commentator should be sent on a refs course every few years.
It is astonishing how often they confidently assert things that aren't true, but are how they would like the game to be refereed.
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@Rugby72 said in I cant take Sky Sport rugby anymore - Any other options??:
The smartest rugby minds in the world come from NZ
and they all have coaching jobs. Even some of the not so smart ones.
So you are left with the startling insight of Stephen Bates. I mean, look at the guys left to do media. Failed coaches. Players not smart enough to get coaching gigs.
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@mariner4life said in I cant take Sky Sport rugby anymore - Any other options??:
@Rugby72 said in I cant take Sky Sport rugby anymore - Any other options??:
The smartest rugby minds in the world come from NZ
and they all have coaching jobs. Even some of the not so smart ones.
So you are left with the startling insight of Stephen Bates. I mean, look at the guys left to do media. Failed coaches. Players not smart enough to get coaching gigs.
They could at least balance them out with one or two professional sports journos if I would suggest anything....
