Ah jaysis [TV3 secures RWC rights]

Cookiemunster

.ak wrote: »

Ah yeah but you know what I mean. I'll be an aul fella the next time it's this close to home. It's much cheaper to fly to England and get around then France for example.

You do realise that the airlines will screw us that month on every flight into the UK don't you? It's like a HEC final travel wise every weekend for at least 4 weeks.

Cookiemunster

TV3 confirmed as having all matches.

However: The broadcaster will broadcast about 20 matches on TV3 and the remainder on 3e although TV3 has not ruled out some sub-licences to other Irish broadcasters. Announcements regarding studio, commentary and touchline broadcast teams will be made in due course, the station said.

.ak

Cookiemunster wrote: »

You do realise that the airlines will screw us that month on every flight into the UK don't you? It's like a HEC final travel wise every weekend for at least 4 weeks.

There's always a way. Also Airlines don't fix their prices, it's done on actual demand. But yes, the prices will soar because of this.

Van, few lads, ferry, road trip could be on the cards.

.ak

former legend wrote: »

Not confident about Ireland's bid for 2023 then?

Ha I did mention that in my comment above. I'd love for it to happen, but it's probably not very realistic... Fingers crossed though.

LeeroyJones

http://cce.gno.ie/news/2014/04APR/15rwctv3hd.php#.U00MqQQH-Uo.twitter

I've no idea how believable the above link is but it does say that TV3 HD will be up by mid-2015. Don't they have some fancy new Sony HD Studio already so hopefully that's achievable.

http://www.tv3.ie/studios/

Johnnio13

"TV3 plays a major role in the promotion of sport in Ireland and we are excited by the station’s innovative plans to broadcast Rugby World Cup 2015."

How? Champs league but nothing else?

VinLieger

ITV and TV3 are you ****ing kidding me? They don't have a clue how to cover rugby and any pundits and commentators they get will obviously be third tier as all the others are locked into superior channels like BBC and RTE

What a ****ing joke

Sangre

On the plus side, its good for rugby that different channels seeking to bid for and secure key rugby events. Competitive tension will increase prices which increases overall basket to be distributed to the game.

vkid

Meh, If I don;t have to listen to Ryle nugent or George Hook..its a positive,. Could be worse.

.ak

Honestly couldn't care less about the coverage. Didn't really expect a reaction like this.

Cookiemunster

Johnnio13 wrote: »

"TV3 plays a major role in the promotion of sport in Ireland and we are excited by the station’s innovative plans to broadcast Rugby World Cup 2015."

How? Champs league but nothing else?

I wonder if they might bid for the terrestrial Pro12 package? We all assume that it'll just naturally go to TG4, but if they want to increase their sports coverage......

Cookiemunster

vkid wrote: »

Meh, If I don;t have to listen to Ryle nugent or George Hook..its a positive,. Could be worse.

I'm the same. I watch the 6N and AIs on the BBC so i can avoid them.

.ak wrote: »

Honestly couldn't care less about the coverage. Didn't really expect a reaction like this.

Have to agree with you there. We have no idea who'll they'll have presenting / commentating, but they can't be any worse than McGurk / Nugent. Once their HD is up and running I'll be happy enough.

sydthebeat

.ak wrote: »

Honestly couldn't care less about the coverage. Didn't really expect a reaction like this.

the ONLY issue i would have is that whoever commentates knows the bloody game and its laws. I don't know who TV3s usual rugby commentators are so i cant comment.... but theres nothing as frustrating as a commentator spouting off when they clearly dont know the laws of the game.

see George Hamilton and rugby games for prime example.

Lightbulb Sun

VinLieger wrote: »

ITV and TV3 are you ****ing kidding me? They don't have a clue how to cover rugby and any pundits and commentators they get will obviously be third tier as all the others are locked into superior channels like BBC and RTE

What a ****ing joke

Don't know about TV3 but ITV usually just borrow the Sky team for the tournament.

.ak

sydthebeat wrote: »

the ONLY issue i would have is that whoever commentates knows the bloody game and its laws. I don't know who TV3s usual rugby commentators are so i cant comment.... but theres nothing as frustrating as a commentator spouting off when they clearly dont know the laws of the game.

see George Hamilton and rugby games for prime example.

Don't care about that either. I don't need some presenter to tell me the rules of the game. I generally am either shouting at the TV or in the pub and can't hear it anyway.

Larbre34

sydthebeat wrote: »

the ONLY issue i would have is that whoever commentates knows the bloody game and its laws. I don't know who TV3s usual rugby commentators are so i cant comment.... but theres nothing as frustrating as a commentator spouting off when they clearly dont know the laws of the game.

see George Hamilton and rugby games for prime example.

No such thing as they haven't presented a rugby game for what will be 8 years by the time RWC comes around.

However this is the most likely line up

Studio anchorage:



Punditry:



Sideline reporting:



Highlights package voiceover

LeeroyJones

Larbre34 wrote: »

No such thing as they haven't presented a rugby game for what will be 8 years by the time RWC comes around.

However this is the most likely line up

Studio anchorage:



Punditry:



Sideline reporting:



Highlights package voiceover

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWbkW_B6w4k

Swiwi.

.ak wrote: »

Honestly couldn't care less about the coverage. Didn't really expect a reaction like this.

Commentators are important IMO. Couldn't really care less about the studio panel, though - I barely ever watch it. Would miss ROG & Horgan I must say, great duo those two.

Diabhal Beag

In fairness to her Lucy Kennedy was once considered the next Alan Quinlan.

Thomas D

I'm not that bothered by the analysts. The lack of HD and the overall production values are whats pissing me off. RTE generally put on a good show for these big events.
Watching the champisions league on TV3 feels like you're watching the Europa league. No sense of occasion.

Molester Stallone

Thomas D wrote: »

I'm not that bothered by the analysts. The lack of HD and the overall production values are whats pissing me off. RTE generally put on a good show for these big events.
Watching the champisions league on TV3 feels like you're watching the Europa league. No sense of occasion.

http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=131882

For what it's worth

CatFromHue

If the RWC follows regular TV3 programs it will be presented by Travellers with analysis by underworld criminals and smugglers.

Molester Stallone

CatFromHue wrote: »

If the RWC follows regular TV3 programs it will be presented by Travellers with analysis by underworld criminals and smugglers.

Neil Francis double jobbing so?

CatFromHue

Molester Stallone wrote: »

Neil Francis double jobbing so?

Can you imagine Martin King as the presenter and Francis doing the analysis!!!

The original odd couple

Swiwi.

Molester Stallone wrote: »

Neil Francis double jobbing so?

No thanks. I really don't like that guy he's just the laziest possible pundit you could find...and probably doesn't give a shiit about it either.

Larbre34

Molester Stallone wrote: »

http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=131882

For what it's worth

So, according to themselves TV3 have the "most advanced HD infrastructure in Ireland", yet they are in discussions with the platform operators to carry it "from mid-2015". So do they or dont they, or do just their staff get to see it? Sorry TV3, all I smell is your BS.

And, you may notice, this article is being carried on the Xposé webpage, not the Sport page, which tells you all you need to know about where this is going....

Frankly Joe Schmidt and Sean O'Brien shouldnt be encouraging them.

CatFromHue

BOD was encouraging TV3 Expose staff a long time ago :P

ScrubsfanChris

Won't everyone be watching ITV anyway?

Can only assume their coverage will be pretty darn good as they will be the host broadcaster.

CatFromHue

Eircom eVision, Sky (I think), and Saorview don't have ITV/UTV.

icdg

You can get ITV via manual tuning on Sky.

UTV in its present form will be almost certainly gone from UPC too once its Irish service (which won't be able to carry ITV Sport programmes for which it doesn't have the rights) commences in January.