Spark Sport
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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.
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