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  • canefanC canefan

    @bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

    @stargazer Sumo pissed off he didn't join the Sky junket on the EOYT. Or maybe they already knew...

    I'm sure they'll dust the cobwebs off Quinn and McBeth soon.

    He must have a long term plan, because it doesn't make sense to jump off the Sky bandwagon for the sake of one tournament

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    #92

    @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

    @bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

    @stargazer Sumo pissed off he didn't join the Sky junket on the EOYT. Or maybe they already knew...

    I'm sure they'll dust the cobwebs off Quinn and McBeth soon.

    He must have a long term plan, because it doesn't make sense to jump off the Sky bandwagon for the sake of one tournament

    Maybe he can see the writing on the wall for Sky Sports?

    Can't say I am unhappy. I really like him as a pundit centre piece and a commentator.

    Well done TVNZ.

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      #93

      I have to say I have been very impressed with the new sport streaming service here in Australia called Kayo(foxtel offshoot) . For $25 a month cancel anytime it is the answer to all my rugby needs. I split it with the mother in law as you can have at least 2 logins at a time.

      It works well, you can skip forward quickly without problem. They have loads of different sports and have replay options for a little while after the game. This system would work well for RWC and I hope like hell they have rights for next year.

      I was always pissed off having to buy a package from Foxtel so this is awesome. I assume Sky may do something similar in future.

      The flipside to this is Optus, a phone network got the rights to the Soccer WC and it was a giant fuck up. The stream was poor quailty and kept buffering. It was so bad they allowed a TV broadcaster to show it for free just so people could watch games. Let's hope Spark and TVNZ have a decent system.

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      • HoorooH Hooroo

        @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

        @bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

        @stargazer Sumo pissed off he didn't join the Sky junket on the EOYT. Or maybe they already knew...

        I'm sure they'll dust the cobwebs off Quinn and McBeth soon.

        He must have a long term plan, because it doesn't make sense to jump off the Sky bandwagon for the sake of one tournament

        Maybe he can see the writing on the wall for Sky Sports?

        Can't say I am unhappy. I really like him as a pundit centre piece and a commentator.

        Well done TVNZ.

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        #94

        @hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

        @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

        @bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

        @stargazer Sumo pissed off he didn't join the Sky junket on the EOYT. Or maybe they already knew...

        I'm sure they'll dust the cobwebs off Quinn and McBeth soon.

        He must have a long term plan, because it doesn't make sense to jump off the Sky bandwagon for the sake of one tournament

        Maybe he can see the writing on the wall for Sky Sports?

        Can't say I am unhappy. I really like him as a pundit centre piece and a commentator.

        Well done TVNZ.

        I was wondering about that. Melodie Robinson also announced today she's leaving Sky (not sure where she's going). Maybe more to follow?

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        • StargazerS Stargazer

          @hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

          @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

          @bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

          @stargazer Sumo pissed off he didn't join the Sky junket on the EOYT. Or maybe they already knew...

          I'm sure they'll dust the cobwebs off Quinn and McBeth soon.

          He must have a long term plan, because it doesn't make sense to jump off the Sky bandwagon for the sake of one tournament

          Maybe he can see the writing on the wall for Sky Sports?

          Can't say I am unhappy. I really like him as a pundit centre piece and a commentator.

          Well done TVNZ.

          I was wondering about that. Melodie Robinson also announced today she's leaving Sky (not sure where she's going). Maybe more to follow?

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          Hooroo
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          #95

          @stargazer said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

          @hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

          @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

          @bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

          @stargazer Sumo pissed off he didn't join the Sky junket on the EOYT. Or maybe they already knew...

          I'm sure they'll dust the cobwebs off Quinn and McBeth soon.

          He must have a long term plan, because it doesn't make sense to jump off the Sky bandwagon for the sake of one tournament

          Maybe he can see the writing on the wall for Sky Sports?

          Can't say I am unhappy. I really like him as a pundit centre piece and a commentator.

          Well done TVNZ.

          I was wondering about that. Melodie Robinson also announced today she's leaving Sky (not sure where she's going). Maybe more to follow?

          Nuts! Not a fan. Prefer the other two but can't think of their names

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          • StargazerS Stargazer

            @hooroo said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

            @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

            @bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

            @stargazer Sumo pissed off he didn't join the Sky junket on the EOYT. Or maybe they already knew...

            I'm sure they'll dust the cobwebs off Quinn and McBeth soon.

            He must have a long term plan, because it doesn't make sense to jump off the Sky bandwagon for the sake of one tournament

            Maybe he can see the writing on the wall for Sky Sports?

            Can't say I am unhappy. I really like him as a pundit centre piece and a commentator.

            Well done TVNZ.

            I was wondering about that. Melodie Robinson also announced today she's leaving Sky (not sure where she's going). Maybe more to follow?

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            @stargazer said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

            I was wondering about that. Melodie Robinson also announced today she's leaving Sky (not sure where she's going). Maybe more to follow?

            She was moved to corporate comms manager some time ago.

            Sky still has the SANZAAR rugby rights which is the bulk of our rugby.

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              #97

              I guess Sumo wants to call AB games, fair enough. Might have to reign his use of nicknames and personal anecdotes with the players.

              I like his actual call of the games otherwise.

              As we said on that other thread about commentators, it would be nice if they sounded like they enjoyed rugby instead of complaining all the time.

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              • KirwanK Offline
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                #98

                @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

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                • HoorooH Hooroo

                  @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                  @bovidae said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                  @stargazer Sumo pissed off he didn't join the Sky junket on the EOYT. Or maybe they already knew...

                  I'm sure they'll dust the cobwebs off Quinn and McBeth soon.

                  He must have a long term plan, because it doesn't make sense to jump off the Sky bandwagon for the sake of one tournament

                  Maybe he can see the writing on the wall for Sky Sports?

                  Can't say I am unhappy. I really like him as a pundit centre piece and a commentator.

                  Well done TVNZ.

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                  taniwharugby
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                  #99

                  @hooroo yeah I like him too, I know some dont.

                  Think the Sky team needs a freshen up anyway.

                  I reckon Marshall would be better suited to an analysis role, where I think he has great insights, but as a live comments man....

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                  • KirwanK Kirwan

                    @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                    Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

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                    canefan
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                    #100

                    @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                    @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                    Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                    Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

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                    • canefanC canefan

                      @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                      @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                      Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                      Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

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                      #101

                      @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                      @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                      @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                      Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                      Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

                      Fuck them.

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                      • KirwanK Kirwan

                        @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                        @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                        @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                        Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                        Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

                        Fuck them.

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                        dogmeat
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                        #102

                        @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                        @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                        @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                        @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                        Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                        Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

                        Fuck them.

                        Consensually?

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                        • dogmeatD dogmeat

                          @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                          @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                          @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                          @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                          Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                          Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

                          Fuck them.

                          Consensually?

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                          mariner4life
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                          #103

                          @dogmeat said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                          @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                          @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                          @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                          @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                          Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                          Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

                          Fuck them.

                          Consensually?

                          what he meant to say was "they can fuck themselves"

                          actually that's an interesting question. Is it possible to sexually assault yourself? Like, i don't really want to jerk off, but i am going to anyway. Or if it's to some questionable materiel that you are a bit ashamed of?

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                          • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                            @dogmeat said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                            @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                            @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                            @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                            @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                            Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                            Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

                            Fuck them.

                            Consensually?

                            what he meant to say was "they can fuck themselves"

                            actually that's an interesting question. Is it possible to sexually assault yourself? Like, i don't really want to jerk off, but i am going to anyway. Or if it's to some questionable materiel that you are a bit ashamed of?

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                            dogmeat
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                            #104

                            @mariner4life or you change your mind half way through...

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                            • dogmeatD dogmeat

                              @mariner4life or you change your mind half way through...

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                              mariner4life
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                              @dogmeat said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                              @mariner4life or you change your mind half way through...

                              good point!

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                              • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                                @dogmeat said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                                Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                                Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

                                Fuck them.

                                Consensually?

                                what he meant to say was "they can fuck themselves"

                                actually that's an interesting question. Is it possible to sexually assault yourself? Like, i don't really want to jerk off, but i am going to anyway. Or if it's to some questionable materiel that you are a bit ashamed of?

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                                @mariner4life said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                @dogmeat said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                                Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                                Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

                                Fuck them.

                                Consensually?

                                what he meant to say was "they can fuck themselves"

                                actually that's an interesting question. Is it possible to sexually assault yourself? Like, i don't really want to jerk off, but i am going to anyway. Or if it's to some questionable materiel that you are a bit ashamed of?

                                Depends on how long you lay on your arm for....

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                                • chimoausC chimoaus

                                  I have to say I have been very impressed with the new sport streaming service here in Australia called Kayo(foxtel offshoot) . For $25 a month cancel anytime it is the answer to all my rugby needs. I split it with the mother in law as you can have at least 2 logins at a time.

                                  It works well, you can skip forward quickly without problem. They have loads of different sports and have replay options for a little while after the game. This system would work well for RWC and I hope like hell they have rights for next year.

                                  I was always pissed off having to buy a package from Foxtel so this is awesome. I assume Sky may do something similar in future.

                                  The flipside to this is Optus, a phone network got the rights to the Soccer WC and it was a giant fuck up. The stream was poor quailty and kept buffering. It was so bad they allowed a TV broadcaster to show it for free just so people could watch games. Let's hope Spark and TVNZ have a decent system.

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                                  #107

                                  @chimoaus said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                  I have to say I have been very impressed with the new sport streaming service here in Australia called Kayo(foxtel offshoot) . For $25 a month cancel anytime it is the answer to all my rugby needs. I split it with the mother in law as you can have at least 2 logins at a time.

                                  It works well, you can skip forward quickly without problem. They have loads of different sports and have replay options for a little while after the game. This system would work well for RWC and I hope like hell they have rights for next year.

                                  I was always pissed off having to buy a package from Foxtel so this is awesome. I assume Sky may do something similar in future.

                                  The flipside to this is Optus, a phone network got the rights to the Soccer WC and it was a giant fuck up. The stream was poor quailty and kept buffering. It was so bad they allowed a TV broadcaster to show it for free just so people could watch games. Let's hope Spark and TVNZ have a decent system.

                                  Very tempted to jump on to that myself. My cousin has been talking about going halves. Do you know how it works with number of devices?

                                  Only thing holding me back is sometimes I might wanna watch it on my smart tv while other times when I'm out and about I'd want to watch it on my phone.

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                                  • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

                                    @hooroo yeah I like him too, I know some dont.

                                    Think the Sky team needs a freshen up anyway.

                                    I reckon Marshall would be better suited to an analysis role, where I think he has great insights, but as a live comments man....

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                                    @taniwharugby said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                    @hooroo yeah I like him too, I know some dont.

                                    Think the Sky team needs a freshen up anyway.

                                    I reckon Marshall would be better suited to an analysis role, where I think he has great insights, but as a live comments man....

                                    Can Marshall be the set piece analysis guy? His analysis of how the defence and offence is set up is so good and often picks exactly what the offence is planning.

                                    He genuinely adds value, for me at least, in that role. Best I've ever heard do it. The rest of the time he needs to shut up. He can do post match too, just don't call the game and please please please quit talking about rules.

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                                    • R Rembrandt

                                      @chimoaus said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                      I have to say I have been very impressed with the new sport streaming service here in Australia called Kayo(foxtel offshoot) . For $25 a month cancel anytime it is the answer to all my rugby needs. I split it with the mother in law as you can have at least 2 logins at a time.

                                      It works well, you can skip forward quickly without problem. They have loads of different sports and have replay options for a little while after the game. This system would work well for RWC and I hope like hell they have rights for next year.

                                      I was always pissed off having to buy a package from Foxtel so this is awesome. I assume Sky may do something similar in future.

                                      The flipside to this is Optus, a phone network got the rights to the Soccer WC and it was a giant fuck up. The stream was poor quailty and kept buffering. It was so bad they allowed a TV broadcaster to show it for free just so people could watch games. Let's hope Spark and TVNZ have a decent system.

                                      Very tempted to jump on to that myself. My cousin has been talking about going halves. Do you know how it works with number of devices?

                                      Only thing holding me back is sometimes I might wanna watch it on my smart tv while other times when I'm out and about I'd want to watch it on my phone.

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                                      @rembrandt Hey mate, you can watch it concurrently on two devices. You can also watch it on Ipad. Phone etc. I watched all the All Blacks games with no problems, same time as mother in law. They have all the replays for the northern hemisphere tour too. It really is good value for the money if you can split it with someone. I use google chromecast to put it on the TV no problem.

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                                      • chimoausC chimoaus

                                        @rembrandt Hey mate, you can watch it concurrently on two devices. You can also watch it on Ipad. Phone etc. I watched all the All Blacks games with no problems, same time as mother in law. They have all the replays for the northern hemisphere tour too. It really is good value for the money if you can split it with someone. I use google chromecast to put it on the TV no problem.

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                                        @chimoaus Awesome cheers for that I'll get on it

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                                        • canefanC canefan

                                          @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                          @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                                          Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                                          Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

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                                          @canefan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                          @kirwan said in And the winner of the RWC broadcasting rights is...:

                                          @canefan have to compare him with TJ and Nisbett. Not sure TJ is better at all.

                                          Hope they get Merhts for expert comments. Or Mexted for comedy value

                                          Those three would be great. Mex's clumsy unintended sexual innuendos wouldn't sit well with the #metoo set though πŸ˜‰

                                          unintended?

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