Petition to Save NRL on UK TV

[ali]

Since the other thread has been ruined, here it is.

http://www.petitiononline.com/NOTOSKY/petition.html

UK place names should be used.

 

[Copa]

Interesting...

http://www.totalrl.com/fansforum/index.php?showtopic=26960&view=findpost&p=463084

 

[ali]

Well that's not a great outcome either. If it ends up on Setanta sports, they'll have to fork out an extra $400 a year to watch NRL.

 

[Copa]

Well that's not a great outcome either. If it ends up on Setanta sports, they'll have to fork out an extra $400 a year to watch NRL.

Not if they watch it at the pub...

IF this is true..... it's better than nothing which is what I thought was going to happen... and it also shows there is a competitive TV market for the NRL overseas.

 

[Wristy McSlashalot]

Hahaha yeah online petitions always work

I can imagine the responses

'i bet ur all AFL fans! go f**k yourselves merkins!!!!!!!!!!!'

 

[nadera78]

How odd! Never would have imagined Setanta would get involved in RL but it cold make things interesting in a few years time when ESL tv rights are up for grabs. Especially if they get good audience figures for NRL coverage.

Although it does bugger up my tv package, might have to get rid of some stuff in order to get Setanta.

 

[Copa]

How odd! Never would have imagined Setanta would get involved in RL but it cold make things interesting in a few years time when ESL tv rights are up for grabs. Especially if they get good audience figures for NRL coverage.

Although it does bugger up my tv package, might have to get rid of some stuff in order to get Setanta.

Setanta already broadcasts Rugby League in some countries.


I'd wait and see though... I've not heard about this anywhere else.

 

[ali]

Not if they watch it at the pub...

IF this is true..... it's better than nothing which is what I thought was going to happen... and it also shows there is a competitive TV market for the NRL overseas.

The problem I found when I was over there Copa, is it's not too easy to find a pub that's open at 10am in the morning. It's easier to go and watch an NRL game at a gym than a pub.

 

[bartman]

What is Sentana? I've never heard of it, how would one tune in?

 

[nadera78]

Setanta is an irish sports channel. You used to only see it in the uk in irish pubs (proper paddy pubs, not those chain ones) and it only really showed horse racing and gaelic games. A couple of years back it bought the rights to scottish soccer and slowly expanded. Through my cable provider, NTL, it costs £15 a month to get Setanta but it comes with t channels dedicated to Glasgow Rangers, Glasgow celtic, North American Sports network and some other bit and bobs.

I don't know how many subscribers they have. I already pay 40-odd quid a month for my cable package, to include Setanta at another 15quid, I'd probably have to lose something like the movie channels package, otherwise it would just be getting too expensive. Might do it if they do start showing NRL matches but it would depend on how many they were gonna cover each week.

 

[bartman]

Thanks N78. If they show all 8 NRL games that are televised in the southern hemisphere, it might be worth the extra expense. If it only shows the two games like Sky, then probably not. Agree it might be interesting if they try and bid for the next Superleague contract.

 

[dibviking]

is this the newest petition? because this is wrecked also.

 

[Copa]

What is Sentana? I've never heard of it, how would one tune in?

setanta broadcasts in Oz too.

http://www.setanta.com/content/setanta/website.nsf/page/e4e0bdd7e882246f802570440031b27d_?open&parentpageid=9deb16ebce9c9bd680256e6d004aca75&

SETANTA SPORTS now delivers live international sports via satellite, direct to your home.

To receive SETANTA SPORTS you need the correct satellite equipment and a subscription to SETANTA SPORTS. The monthly subscription charge is $29.95.
Because SETANTA SPORTS is not available on Foxtel or Austar you require a separate satellite dish and decoder box to allow you to watch SETANTA SPORTS at home.

If you do not have the necessary satellite equipment you can purchase it directly from SETANTA SPORTS official supplier of satellite equipment, AAACOM or call 1300 AAACOM (22 22 66).