Channel 7 wins TV rights

[Foreign Legion]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...n/news-story/4f7a69ed64a30e924e62bc477e493e30


GAMBLE PAYS OFF

Channel 7’s ratings look good for the World Cup — and so they should. The network paid $12 million for the rights to beat Channel 9’s offer of $10 million.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...n/news-story/4f7a69ed64a30e924e62bc477e493e30


GAMBLE PAYS OFF

Channel 7’s ratings look good for the World Cup — and so they should. The network paid $12 million for the rights to beat Channel 9’s offer of $10 million.

The way 7 is treating the game and the tournament I would have been happy with $1M less than what 9 offered just because of the goodwill they are creating alone. I am so pleasantly surprised, as RL fans we have gotten used to negative coverage of the game in the press and this is just so different, so much better and how I want the game covered always from now on.

 

[Albert Rosenfeld]

Which US network is covering this game? Trying to locate in chicago

It is on a subscription channel called Fox Soccer Plus, and it is also streamed in HD on https://www.foxsoccermatchpass.com/en

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

The way 7 is treating the game and the tournament I would have been happy with $1M less than what 9 offered just because of the goodwill they are creating alone. I am so pleasantly surprised, as RL fans we have gotten used to negative coverage of the game in the press and this is just so different, so much better and how I want the game covered always from now on.

Yeh, we harp on about how bad the Newspaper coverage is, but for me the negativity is most damaging when it comes from 9...

NewsLtd might be negative, but it is still exciting. 9s commentary just makes the games depressing and dull.

If we dont get away from 9 soon, i reckon they will be the downfall of the NRL.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

9s commentary just makes the games depressing and dull.

If we dont get away from 9 soon, i reckon they will be the downfall of the NRL.

So much truth. At least the Footy Show is "gone", that's a good start.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

The coverage so far has been great. Can we get them to do International tournaments from now on.

 

[Stallion]

The coverage so far has been great. Can we get them to do International tournaments from now on.

And perhaps every Saturday FTA football for the NRL one day!?

 

[LeagueXIII]

The way 7 is treating the game and the tournament I would have been happy with $1M less than what 9 offered just because of the goodwill they are creating alone. I am so pleasantly surprised, as RL fans we have gotten used to negative coverage of the game in the press and this is just so different, so much better and how I want the game covered always from now on.

I also noticed that Wilson, whilst not everyones cup of tea, keeps it fairly serious debate unlike nine that degenerates into boofhead jokes from the dopes on the panel.

 

[hutch]

I also noticed that Wilson, whilst not everyones cup of tea, keeps it fairly serious debate unlike nine that degenerates into boofhead jokes from the dopes on the panel.

I’ve never been a fan of him but he has been all class for this tournament. The same in 2013, very enthusiastic and nothing negative.

 

[Irish-bulldog]

I can picture the former players who are now with 9 just taking the piss out of this tournament and looking down on it, just making jokes flat out. Very glad 9 don't have it.

 

[Jim from Oz]

I’ve never been a fan of him but he has been all class for this tournament. The same in 2013, very enthusiastic and nothing negative.

No that was Ryan Phelan in 2013 and he was excellent, a total breath of fresh air. Plus you had fantastic commentary from Andrew Voss!

 

[Pedge1971]

I can picture the former players who are now with 9 just taking the piss out of this tournament and looking down on it, just making jokes flat out. Very glad 9 don't have it.

Fittler and Johns have active roles with overseas teams so not entirely true. Could see it in Gould though.

 

[Perth Tiger]

I am going to miss a few of the games live this weekend. Does anyone know where I can watch replays of the games? Are they on an app?

 

[King hit]

The commentary on 7 is much better. I thought Andrew Ryan was good and offered some insight. Completely leaves Lockyer and Lewis for dead. Morely was also ok but doesn't have the voice for commentary.

 

[Perth Red]

And perhaps every Saturday FTA football for the NRL one day!?

Ninth game?!

 

[Jim from Oz]

I am going to miss a few of the games live this weekend. Does anyone know where I can watch replays of the games? Are they on an app?

yes, 7Live app streams all the games !

 

[Perth Tiger]

Is that only live though?

I want to stream a replay of the games when I get back home and was wondering if I can stream a replay but I cant seem to find them anywhere

 

[Irish-bulldog]

Is that only live though?

I want to stream a replay of the games when I get back home and was wondering if I can stream a replay but I cant seem to find them anywhere

I'd like to know where I can watch replays also, I might miss a few this weekend.

 

[King Ben]

I also noticed that Wilson, whilst not everyones cup of tea, keeps it fairly serious debate unlike nine that degenerates into boofhead jokes from the dopes on the panel.

Jim is a mate of mine, and is a sports nut. Just loves it. Has been looking forward to this WC for a long time. And even though I'm biased, he's been doing a great job so far.

 

[Irish-bulldog]

Great coverage from 7 tonight. Very encouraging , not trashing the french. 9 would be carrying on about how bad the game was .