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Quote ="Burtons Forearm"Ah! I avoid the delights of the one show and it sounds like there is a little more going on in the 5 days leading up t othe event. Maybe they have put a little more effort into the advertising of a World Cup. But really.
Rugby League was for decades the sport with second highest number of spectators on a weekly basis behind football. It's probably third now behind rugby union. [uDoes the coverage even match waht they do for any 5 nations rugby union comp. they'd have numerous radio shows, tv specials, every game with hours of build up, complete re-runs on the red button etc etc.[/u
For a world cup for one of the biggest attended sports in the nation has the coverage and advertising been adequate?
Any other world cup and there would be coverage of all the games. By all accounts the Scotland PNG game was a great spectacle. There's plenty of good players in all the squads and they've made format so that there shouldn't be any spectacular blow outs.'"
Tbf, look at the crowds even the least attractive 6 nations match gets and those of all but the biggest fixtures in the upcoming RL WC.
Since coming up with the idea of a Rugby World Cup, RL hasn't helped itself by holding them sporadically and having such varied formats. Plus Australia won 6 in a row from 1975-2000. RU international competitions, for all the flaws as a spectacle, you know when they'll be and what the format is, but the outcome is a bit less certain.
This piece is largely positive:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/24481185
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Quote ="Burtons Forearm"Ah! I avoid the delights of the one show and it sounds like there is a little more going on in the 5 days leading up t othe event. Maybe they have put a little more effort into the advertising of a World Cup. But really.
Rugby League was for decades the sport with second highest number of spectators on a weekly basis behind football. It's probably third now behind rugby union. [uDoes the coverage even match waht they do for any 5 nations rugby union comp. they'd have numerous radio shows, tv specials, every game with hours of build up, complete re-runs on the red button etc etc.[/u
For a world cup for one of the biggest attended sports in the nation has the coverage and advertising been adequate?
Any other world cup and there would be coverage of all the games. By all accounts the Scotland PNG game was a great spectacle. There's plenty of good players in all the squads and they've made format so that there shouldn't be any spectacular blow outs.'"
Tbf, look at the crowds even the least attractive 6 nations match gets and those of all but the biggest fixtures in the upcoming RL WC.
Since coming up with the idea of a Rugby World Cup, RL hasn't helped itself by holding them sporadically and having such varied formats. Plus Australia won 6 in a row from 1975-2000. RU international competitions, for all the flaws as a spectacle, you know when they'll be and what the format is, but the outcome is a bit less certain.
This piece is largely positive:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/24481185
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| Quote ="Burtons Forearm"For a world cup for one of the biggest attended sports in the nation has the coverage and advertising been adequate?'"
So, beyond TV ads during hows such as the One Show & Match Of The Day which has a massive reach to our target audience, Radio ads on Radio1 to probably a new audience, feature interviews on Radio 5Live, news reports on the 6 O'Clock TV News & Radio 4's Today Programme, coverage across local BBC radio & TV where matches are being played, special features on the homepage of the BBC Sport website (inc '10 reasons to watch the RL World Cup', 'Why the French banned RL', 'WC2013: All You Need To Know' and more), where else, exactly, would you have liked to see the RLWC being featured?
You might also want to check this out: [urlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/16658285[/url
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| I saw an advertising hoarding at the side of the M62 today. I was mighty impressed NOT!!
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| Ive seen the bbc advertise it is also pushed on talksport nationally also it osnt just england game bedn shown the wales one is being shown on bbc2 after the england game this Saturday
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| Quote ="Prince"So, beyond TV ads during hows such as the One Show & Match Of The Day which has a massive reach to our target audience, Radio ads on Radio1 to probably a new audience, feature interviews on Radio 5Live, news reports on the 6 O'Clock TV News & Radio 4's Today Programme, coverage across local BBC radio & TV where matches are being played, special features on the homepage of the BBC Sport website (inc '10 reasons to watch the RL World Cup', 'Why the French banned RL', 'WC2013: All You Need To Know' and more), where else, exactly, would you have liked to see the RLWC being featured?
You might also want to check this out: [urlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/16658285[/url'"
Thanks to the Director General there for clarifying the BBC's dedication to the RL world cup.
Let's clarify then. The usual slot used in MOTD to highlight BBC coverage of an up coming sporting event they have. These 30 sec slot happen every week on sailing etc so no special effort.
A slot on the flag ship One Show. That daily magazine programme desperate for content. Did they slip the world cup article between some t*at doing publicity for their book/film/programme (delete as appropriate), Giles f***ing Brandreth offering his witty insights into life and the horrors of having to maintain a stately home and Gosport's skate boarding dog. Brilliant thanks for that. If they did an article a day on some of the squads/outstanding players in the tournement then fair enough.
They've put some articles on their own RL website. Brilliant that will get a lot of passing traffic or just the usual RL fans?
An advert on radio 1 you say. Well their Logan's Run approach to their audience who aren't allowed to be over 30 means my ears can no longer hear that high pitched drivel from that station so I missed that one too.
The link offered said it all about the BBC's commitment to this. 7 live games out of 28! Shocking. All England's games which could all be non contests ( I hope not) and highlights for insomniacs.
The RU world cup is a success because ITV flogged it. The initial tournements were made up of a huge percentage of non contests (new zealand 96 italy 0 springs to mind). But that's not the point. The tournements allow you to follow players/teams build affinities get to know the game. That's not going to happen with this AGAIN.
Because of their exposure countries like Italy, Argentina etc now are major forces in RU. PNG and Wales should be in RL but no one gets to see them. Because of high BBC flogging the 5 now 6 nations gets lots of people to watch 30 mins of scrumming action then strain their necks during a prolonged game of kick tennis followed by the inevitable and highly exciting line out.
Our game is so much better. As the England RU coach says RL players have an 80% better skill set that ther RU counter parts.
RL second best viewing figures for a team sport on sky(behind football).
Shame about the BBC.
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| Quote ="Hessle Roader"I saw an advertising hoarding at the side of the M62 today. I was mighty impressed NOT!!'"
Was that the one that doesn't fit the board properly ??? Looks proper poor ...... if you get the advertising space at least fill it. Typical RL. #shambles
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| I've just been and wrapped a massive RLWC2013 poster right around Burton's Forearm's house.
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| Quote ="Sandra The Terrorist"I've just been and wrapped a massive RLWC2013 poster right around Burton's Forearm's house.'"
Soon as you finished the BBC turned up and covered it with a preview poster for next years's Wimbledon.....damn them.
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| So far they have sold 5300 for sunday, expecting 6500 in the ground for the game
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| Quote ="frepneyboy"So far they have sold 5300 for sunday, expecting 6500 in the ground for the game'"
I think thats pretty good really. If there was only one game at Craven Park you would have probably got more people to it. Still a good effort
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Just watched the McNamara interview, made me chuckle, he thinks he's Jose the special one!
He looks under pressure. Looking forward to the games, I hope England can surprise a few people and pull off a result, but I doubt it, Aus by 30+.
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Just watched the McNamara interview, made me chuckle, he thinks he's Jose the special one!
He looks under pressure. Looking forward to the games, I hope England can surprise a few people and pull off a result, but I doubt it, Aus by 30+.
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| Referee shirt sponsor is Specsavers.
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| Was there anybody who didn't think Australia would score from that scrum on half-time?
Good effort from England, but Aus look to have gears to spare. Need to score next. Probably won't then they'll run in a few as we push things.
Chase is steady but pretty much anonymous. Thaiday is seemingly exempt from ruck penalties - refs done okay though.
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| I never thought is was possible to get worse officials then in Super League, but these guys seem to be getting every decision wrong.
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| Quote ="tiger2000"I never thought is was possible to get worse officials then in Super League, but these guys seem to be getting every decision wrong.'"
Really ? Only shocking one I've seen was charnlys foot in touch and guess were that linesman is from haha
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| Thread tidied, gormcloppery trashed.
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| Wouldn't mind a couple of those Italians at Rovers. I'm glad I put Guerra in my fantasy team, how he didn't got Motm I will never know.
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| Quote ="Legends and Icons"Really ? Only shocking one I've seen was charnlys foot in touch and guess were that linesman is from haha'"
I noticed the Aussie touch judge wasn't as eager to put his flag up when they had to go to the video ref to see how to restart after they lost it over the line,
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| Quote ="SirStan"Wouldn't mind a couple of those Italians at Rovers. I'm glad I put Guerra in my fantasy team, how he didn't got Motm I will never know.'"
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| I thought everything worked well today. The ground looked good, and I thought daft things like adverts on the big screen actually added to the atmosphere. The group dancers and the choir all made for a nice build up and the game did not disappoint. I thought PNG did well against what was largely the Dragons side and were unlucky not to get the win. Thought Costigan looked strong and although I was focusing on the PNG side, thought larroyer made some good runs. Think Enoch needs a bit of work though.
Only real downside of the day was not being able to see the clock on the big screen as it was too small and clearly set up for normal tele viewing. I was on the half way line and couldn't see it, anybody in the North Stand wouldn't have had a clue.
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| LOL at Sonny Bill Williams, what a fool he made of himself!
4 games in and all have been good with some great rugby.
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| Really looking forward to PNG vs Samoa from what they've both shown today.
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| Quote ="Dudley"Really looking forward to PNG vs Samoa from what they've both shown today.'"
Its going to brutal! Can see it selling out now that people have seen how good both teams are.
Also the new stand looked great today, made Craven Park finally look like a proper ground
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| Quote ="Rural Robin"I thought everything worked well today. The ground looked good, and I thought daft things like adverts on the big screen actually added to the atmosphere. The group dancers and the choir all made for a nice build up and the game did not disappoint. I thought PNG did well against what was largely the Dragons side and were unlucky not to get the win. Thought Costigan looked strong and although I was focusing on the PNG side, thought larroyer made some good runs. Think Enoch needs a bit of work though.
Only real downside of the day was not being able to see the clock on the big screen as it was too small and clearly set up for normal tele viewing. I was on the half way line and couldn't see it, anybody in the North Stand wouldn't have had a clue.'"
I was in the North Stand and I could see the clubs own timer perfectly well. Seeing the clock on the screen was therefore irrelevant but hey, don't let that get in the way of a whinge.
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| The big screen being to the right of its usual place meant the scoreboard and timer was obscured, and didn't know the normal timer was working ( its usually off when Sky are there) but as I said it was the only downside to a good afternoon.
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