Now that's funny.

I always thought that people paid over the odds for moronball and there's far too much moronball on the box.

As much as it it infringing on the "Greatest Game" and in the short term maybe a loss for our great game in terms of coverage, the TV people may realise ( Doubtful I know) that they are paying well over the odds for a pup and that there are better dogs in the pack.

Ah well that's business.

Sorry but that sounds like setanta propoganda to me.

£125 million contract V probably less than 100k they pay for NRL secondary rights through fox?!?!

The point i cant understand with this scernario is that they get up to three games anyway....the argument that they are having problems with premiership and SPL rights should surely mean MORE NRL and more Bundesleiga etc. as these are the cheaper contracts so therefore they can fill more airtime with these if they are struggling with other rights.

In terms of entertainment value v cost of the contract, to a general sporting consumer, the NRL contract is far more efficient than any of the other rights. Therefore i cant understand why contractual problems elseweher would lead to a reduction in NRL?!?! surely this coverage would be increased to reduce dead airtime.

Seems silly business to me. Every RL fan would rather pay full whack setanta fees and get the 3 nrl games per week promised rather than get 1 for half price. So rather than reduce their revenue streams further when they are having funding problems, why dont they just show the NRL that they have paid the rights for anyway?! Its not like theres any additional broadcast costs as well. they're just taking a direct feed from fox etc?

Smacks of lunacy and/or a load of old bull excrement if you ask me!!

The worst thing is, we keep getting the 17:30 saturday game which is usually the worst game of the round.

Eels v Sharks? You spoil us, ambassador.

Sad but true. There are some cracking games this week in the NRL (Knights v Broncos, Dragons v Warriors, Bulldogs v Tigers) What are Setanta showing? Sharks v Roosters.

a supposedly poor game is better than no game! have setanta confirmed that 2 games will be back from round starting 29th May? the cherryandwhite tv listing has it up from then, but cant find anything about setanta saying so?

btw is it me or is there only 1 afl game on a week now to?

Another no show no NRL this week for us on freeview.

No footy show either





Definately cancelling, paying for nothing!

This seems to confirm that Setanta have some cash flow problems, news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8032371.stm I would be very surprised if we were to see 2 games a week from the end of the month. They have even sunk to new lows this coming weekend with not one NRL game at all. We do have the ANZAC test on Friday morning but at the expense of the Saturday morning game.

This seems to confirm that Setanta have some cash flow problems, news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8032371.stm I would be very surprised if we were to see 2 games a week from the end of the month. They have even sunk to new lows this coming weekend with not one NRL game at all. We do have the ANZAC test on Friday morning but at the expense of the Saturday morning game.

I have just cancelled my subscription - threatened them with ofcom and so far so good - however check out www.aussiesport.tv - ALL the NRL games streamed for £4.99 per month - plus highlights and the fox shows I can live with watching them 24 hours late for that...

I have just cancelled my subscription - threatened them with ofcom and so far so good - however check out www.aussiesport.tv - ALL the NRL games streamed for £4.99 per month - plus highlights and the fox shows I can live with watching them 24 hours late for that...

Quote ="steve"I have just cancelled my subscription'" Ah, you might think you have canceled... forums.moneysavingexpert.com/sho ... l?t=648941 www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/show ... p?t=801925 www.avforums.com/forums/satellit ... tanta.html If you pay them direct and not as part of a Virgin package then best of luck...

Quote ="steve"I have just cancelled my subscription'" Ah, you might think you have canceled... forums.moneysavingexpert.com/sho ... l?t=648941 www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/show ... p?t=801925 www.avforums.com/forums/satellit ... tanta.html If you pay them direct and not as part of a Virgin package then best of luck...

I have just cancelled my subscription.

Also mentioned in my letter the lack of coverage on their website and their total lack of coverage regarding the domestic game.

If Setanta goes to the wall, as well it may, it serves them right for relying on the various guises of Moron ball and their subservience to the inferior Rugby code.

I see the IPL is REALLY driving up the subscriptions along with , whatever rubbish they use to fill in with.

Quote ="deeHell"This seems to confirm that Setanta have some cash flow problems, news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8032371.stm I would be very surprised if we were to see 2 games a week from the end of the month. They have even sunk to new lows this coming weekend with not one NRL game at all. We do have the ANZAC test on Friday morning but at the expense of the Saturday morning game.'" Just checked the listings and broncos v manly is on on Sunday morning at 9.00am

Quote ="deeHell"This seems to confirm that Setanta have some cash flow problems, news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8032371.stm I would be very surprised if we were to see 2 games a week from the end of the month. They have even sunk to new lows this coming weekend with not one NRL game at all. We do have the ANZAC test on Friday morning but at the expense of the Saturday morning game.'" Just checked the listings and broncos v manly is on on Sunday morning at 9.00am

i've read those links the digital spy one is the most interesting terms and conditions section 8 (B). if you are very abusive to them or their agents they have the right to canel the contract with only 7 days notice. call if they fob you off abuse the numpty on the phone get it cancelled

I wouldn't worry as the NRL is so boring.

They should show it a bed time to help anyone who can't sleep

I'm assuming that's a delayed game then, it doesn't show up in the live listings. I hope there not going to start showing delayed game as a trade off, it's poor effort if they do.

It is delayed. There isn't a 5:30pm (8:30am UK) game this week hence the change.

aussie aussie aussie obsessed with aussie's

Says a man who watches the soporific saints bore everone to tears with their constant moaning and messing at the PTB

THis weeks match is Dragons v Bulldogs LIVE on friday morning but repeated at the usual slot of 8:30 on saturday morning. Still only one match then and we're well in to May.

dragons to edge it

I'll watch the live one in the morning.

Bloody great this retirement.

So will I.

Bloody great this working from home with 'official' admin day on a Friday and no management for 200 miles who are too busy/absent-minded/rubbish to check up on you anyway.





Mild note of annoyance: my Virgin telly still says Footy Show at 2200 tonight. It comes to something when Bilko's [url=http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=28Cherry & White[/url website, as wonderful as it is, is more accurate than the Virgin listings.

I only noticed myself at 9:57pm lol when I noticed my Sky+ record had changed into a three way clash because of it.

From doing that page I know Setanta are evil when it comes to scheduling. It was down to be 10pm but they've slotted some NBA Basketball in. Makes sense doesn't it. I mean theres only an American sport channel in the Setanta Sports pack but no we won't put it on that lol.

They change at such short notice all the time. Radio Times for example as it down to be broadcast at midnight.

does thsi mean i can't my daughter off to bed at 10 saying she can't watch the rest of the wrestling?

footy show's on.