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@Snowy my understanding is it is on demand so you can just watch any game any time, which is a big improvement over Sky's coverage where you'd have to record every game in case you wanted to watch it later.
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@No-Quarter said in [Poll] Will you use Spark to watch RWC?:
@Snowy my understanding is it is on demand so you can just watch any game any time, which is a big improvement over Sky's coverage where you'd have to record every game in case you wanted to watch it later.
Excellent. So there is an upside to having to pay a second provider (I've still got Sky).
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@Crucial said in [Poll] Will you use Spark to watch RWC?:
@Snowy said in [Poll] Will you use Spark to watch RWC?:
Anyone know if Spark are going to have all of the matches "on demand" (full matches, not the highlights crap that sky do)?
In the unlikely event that need to be doing something else when a good match is on, I won't be able to record it, so need an on demand full replay.
The old dilemma when the rugby is on but the missus decides that now is the time for a bit of “attention “?
No decision mate, rugby is on next week
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@Wurzel said in [Poll] Will you use Spark to watch RWC?:
@Snowy All 48 games on demand in their entirety, available within minutes of each broadcast ending
I feel better about spending the cash (and get to have a shag, and see the matches based on @Crucial 's dilemma).
Edit - there might be a problem there - "available within minutes of each broadcast ending". If said shag was about to happen at the start of a match of 80 mins duration, I might have to wait quite some time for the on demand rugby. Problem not solved methinks...
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@Snowy said in [Poll] Will you use Spark to watch RWC?:
@Wurzel said in [Poll] Will you use Spark to watch RWC?:
@Snowy All 48 games on demand in their entirety, available within minutes of each broadcast ending
I feel better about spending the cash (and get to have a shag, and see the matches based on @Crucial 's dilemma).
Edit - there might be a problem there - "available within minutes of each broadcast ending". If said shag was about to happen at the start of a match of 80 mins duration, I might have to wait quite some time for the on demand rugby. Problem not solved methinks...
Great problem to have
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Spent the afternoon chatting to an engineer with Spark about the streaming over a beer.
Was teasing him about you only get one shot at this, if you screw up Rugby coverage this business unit is done.
Went into a lot of detail about how they are delivering the stream and all their contingency plans, what issues they’ve had to solve, was really interesting. Of course I don’t remember anything.
They certainly aren’t going to have capacity/peak problems.
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@Machpants said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:
Yeah that's me, 2018 model, the cnuts. But I have a laptop permanent on media duties and a Chrome cast set up, anyway. I Only really wanted it for ease of remote control usage!
Just got an email from Spark which might be of interest:
"What if I have a 2017 or 2018 LG TV?
If you have recently purchased a 2017 or 2018 LG TV and are a Spark Sport customer or have a Spark Sport voucher, you may be eligible for a supplementary device or a Spark Sport refund.
Visit our help site for more information.
If you have a 2017 or 2018 LG TV but aren’t yet a Spark Sport customer, you can still enjoy Spark Sport via a range of supporting devices. Find out more. "As you already have a "supplementary device" probably of no use but a refund might be nice.
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I've signed up. Was relatively painless. I am looking forward to it.
I understand the frustration of people who don't have good broadband, however I am not concerned for myself. I use Netflix and other streaming sites all the time and Chromecast them to my TV. I think it will be fine.
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@Canerbry said in [Poll] Will you use Spark to watch RWC?:
Can people overseas use a vpn and get the Spark stream?
Asking for a friend.
Wouldn't they be better off tapping into a free stream in the country they are in? Or find a free stream online?
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World Rugby will offer its own free streaming service for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in markets where broadcast deals are not in place.
http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/world-rugby-streaming-japan-2019-games-free-tv-rights
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According to an email I just received, the Japan vs South Africa cup warm up game is live on Spark Sport tonight at 10:15pm. First chance to test out the live streaming/picture quality etc. before the cup gets underway.
