Who are you watching as priority?
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@Windows97 said in Who are you watching as priority?:
At the time the bookings were made for the AB/Japan match did the NZR even know that the black ferns would be playing Wales at that particular time and on that day?
Or are people getting upset that the NZR's crystal ball for picking the finishing order for the woman's world cup 1/4 finals malfunctioned?
I understand that, as host, if BFs made the QF then that is the time/date they'd be playing. Info was available but they didn't check.
Secondly NZR probably could have negotiated the kick off time if they knew the QF timing. Too late to change now.
However, my preference is to watch the ABs. Which seems reflected in the general sentiment on here (last time I checked the poll).
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@booboo said in Who are you watching as priority?:
@Windows97 said in Who are you watching as priority?:
At the time the bookings were made for the AB/Japan match did the NZR even know that the black ferns would be playing Wales at that particular time and on that day?
Or are people getting upset that the NZR's crystal ball for picking the finishing order for the woman's world cup 1/4 finals malfunctioned?
I understand that, as host, if BFs made the QF then that is the time/date they'd be playing. Info was available but they didn't check.
Secondly NZR probably could have negotiated the kick off time if they knew the QF timing. Too late to change now.
However, my preference is to watch the ABs. Which seems reflected in the general sentiment on here (last time I checked the poll).
Yes. Has always been stated in the RWC draw that if the hosts made the quarters they would play in that game at that time. This was partly because of the ticketing structure where fans could by a ticket for all BF games including the quarter, or a ticket for all games at a particular venue. This strategy has worked well at Whangarei where crowds have been very good and the town has almost been the defacto host of the tournament.
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No brainer for me. ABs all the way Women's rugby hasn't grabbed me yet
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if the allblacks starts first , then thats the game ill continue to watch ,
Then go back and watch the black ferns on replay ,
if the second game was much more of a must watch id probably switch over when it starts , but in this case ill probably keep it simple
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@KiwiMurph said in Who are you watching as priority?:
Double screening - both games being on Stan here makes it easy.
A pity they don't have the one decent thing about Kayo, screen in a box. But yeah, I'll probably double screen with TV and laptop.
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I picked ABs, I'll be double screening, but sound and tv ABs, iPad sound off Ferns. The Scottish guy from Ferald made a good point. If Women's rugby wants to go forward, it must stand on its own two feet - there are limited watching times for rugby, so it'll have to compete one day
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I read the question wrong and picked BFs.
If both games were on Sky, I'd indeed watch the BFs live because it's a World Cup QF and the ABs game is just a meaningless money grab. But I don't have Spark Sport, so I'll watch the ABs live and the replay of the BFs game on TV3.
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@Stargazer said in Who are you watching as priority?:
I read the question wrong and picked BFs.
If both games were on Sky, I'd indeed watch the BFs live because it's a World Cup QF and the ABs game is just a meaningless money grab. But I don't have Spark Sport, so I'll watch the ABs live and the replay of the BFs game on TV3.
I think the correct term is “friendly”….or are we not allowed to use that term now Jaguars what’s his name got banned ?
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@Stargazer said in Who are you watching as priority?:
I read the question wrong and picked BFs.
If both games were on Sky, I'd indeed watch the BFs live because it's a World Cup QF and the ABs game is just a meaningless money grab. But I don't have Spark Sport, so I'll watch the ABs live and the replay of the BFs game on TV3.
We are growing the game….
I think it’s a good fixture heading into a northern tour.
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@Stargazer said in Who are you watching as priority?:
I read the question wrong and picked BFs.
If both games were on Sky, I'd indeed watch the BFs live because it's a World Cup QF and the ABs game is just a meaningless money grab. But I don't have Spark Sport, so I'll watch the ABs live and the replay of the BFs game on TV3.
Think you answered as intended.
How is it a "meaningless cash grab", moreso than any of the other non-competition tests on this tour?
Do you think Japan will treat this as meaningless?
We don't play"friendlies".
Respect your choice though.
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@Yeetyaah said in Who are you watching as priority?:
First half of the AB's then flick it over and watch the Black Ferns. Watch the second half of the ABs later on.
So your priority is BFs.
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Heard Elliot Smith on the ZB sports show with Darcy Waldegrave.
Basically there is no option for an alternative kick off due to baseball play offs.
So yes, NZR fucked up, but there was no option anyway.
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Currently 71% to 18% ..
FYI... interview with Louusa Wall ..
7:15 am Thursday from 3:13 in.
You 71% "are out of line in New Zealand .." according to Wall.
Also ..
"The public [are wanting the Black Ferns to be the priority]"
...and it was an intentional decision by NZR...
Hosking's comment that the ABs are understandably the priority is correct as the money they generate funds all the levels below. Including the BFs.
So accept that that the blokes are subsidising you, or get paid less.
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@Frank said in Who are you watching as priority?:
Women's rugby sucks and no amount of marketing BS will convince me otherwise.
Personally I’ll be watching the BFs going for silverware than a fairly meaningless game by 2nd string ABs vs Japan.
TBH I’ll be watching both games on replay but the Japan game is a bit meh. Probably most interested to see how RTS goes in a start.
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@booboo said in Who are you watching as priority?:
Currently 71% to 18% ..
FYI... interview with Louusa Wall ..
7:15 am Thursday from 3:13 in.
You 71% "are out of line in New Zealand .." according to Wall.
Also ..
"The public [are wanting the Black Ferns to be the priority]"
...and it was an intentional decision by NZR...
Hosking's comment that the ABs are understandably the priority is correct as the money they generate funds all the levels below. Including the BFs.
So accept that that the blokes are subsidising you, or get paid less.
Not necessarily the case. As NZRPA rightly point out, the women’s game has huge value to sponsors. They actively encourage the growth.
The concept that it is solely eyes on the tv that generates cash is incorrect. -
@Crucial said in Who are you watching as priority?:
@booboo said in Who are you watching as priority?:
Currently 71% to 18% ..
FYI... interview with Louusa Wall ..
7:15 am Thursday from 3:13 in.
You 71% "are out of line in New Zealand .." according to Wall.
Also ..
"The public [are wanting the Black Ferns to be the priority]"
...and it was an intentional decision by NZR...
Hosking's comment that the ABs are understandably the priority is correct as the money they generate funds all the levels below. Including the BFs.
So accept that that the blokes are subsidising you, or get paid less.
Not necessarily the case. As NZRPA rightly point out, the women’s game has huge value to sponsors. They actively encourage the growth.
The concept that it is solely eyes on the tv that generates cash is incorrect.Possibly overstating my case. There's a big potential market in women's rugby, at least bigger than it is now. But it’s likely to remain smaller than men's and I suspect the latter will continue to support the former.
Also, can't remember if I got around to mentioning, but seems the ABs match was very limited for time slots because of the baseball playoffs.
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