Guinness Pro12 2015/2016 Season thread

b.gud · 12-09-2015 11:03am

b.gud wrote: »

I'd imagine that similar to the Fox rugby ones these won't actually be heard live. It'll probably surface in a week or so as a highly edited video that gives us a small insight into the kind of chat that happens without giving anything secret away

Actually I may have been wrong just read the article about it ,http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/15180/9986879/sky-sport-launch-player-mic-for-scarlets-v-ulster, and it does seem like we'll hear some tonight

Bridge93 · 30-09-2015 5:05pm

Ian McKinley has signed for Zebre. Will play wearing those special goggles. Remarkable story.

irishbucsfan · 30-09-2015 5:06pm

Brilliant news. Can't wait to see him playing in the Pro 12.

30-09-2015 5:07pm

Bridge93 wrote: »

Ian McKinley has signed for Zebre. Will play wearing those special goggles. Remarkable story.

Unreal.

http://www.onrugby.it/2015/09/30/zebre-arriva-un-altro-permit-e-ian-mckinley-dal-viadana/

His Italian is up to scratch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8WXBo5xoIU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmhfU5NXI-c

total former · 30-09-2015 5:41pm

Wow. Great news.

He's only signed as temporary cover but it would be fairytale stuff if he could make an impression and get a full deal.

Zebre vs Scarlets on S4C on Sunday just got very attractive...

wp_rathead · 30-09-2015 6:16pm

Bridge93 wrote: »

Ian McKinley has signed for Zebre. Will play wearing those special goggles. Remarkable story.

That's fairytale stuff
Brilliant

phog · 30-09-2015 6:51pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Unreal.

http://www.onrugby.it/2015/09/30/zebre-arriva-un-altro-permit-e-ian-mckinley-dal-viadana/

His Italian is up to scratch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8WXBo5xoIU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmhfU5NXI-c

Stupid question. Can he play in Ireland? Wasn't there some mention of a player prevented from playing in Ireland because those glasses weren't approved here or is that only relevant to IRFU players.

Bridge93 · 30-09-2015 8:38pm

phog wrote: »

Stupid question. Can he play in Ireland? Wasn't there some mention of a player prevented from playing in Ireland because those glasses weren't approved here or is that only relevant to IRFU players.

I think I heard it was a World Rugby directive to allow these goggles. I presume that would include playing here if it's a decision at the top?

The Lost Sheep · 30-09-2015 8:44pm

phog wrote: »

Stupid question. Can he play in Ireland? Wasn't there some mention of a player prevented from playing in Ireland because those glasses weren't approved here or is that only relevant to IRFU players.

He cant at this time. World Rugby approved the trial of one specific pair of goggles about a year ago but the IRFU are not part of the trial. Italy/Scotland are definitely part of the trial but not many more countries are involved other than them

phog · 30-09-2015 9:04pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

He cant at this time. World Rugby approved the trial of one specific pair of goggles about a year ago but the IRFU are not part of the trial. Italy/Scotland are definitely part of the trial but not many more countries are involved other than them

But he's playing for an Italian team, because of that can he play in a another country in a cross border tournament supported/recognised by the Italian rugby federation?

If he's restricted to the countries that are involved in the trial then it seems he can only play home games or away to Treviso, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

irishbucsfan · 30-09-2015 9:08pm

phog wrote: »

But he's playing for an Italian team, because of that can he play in a another country in a cross border tournament supported/recognised by the Italian rugby federation?

If he's restricted to the countries that are involved in the trial then it seems he can only play home games or away to Treviso, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Yes, but that's 14/20 of their games this season. They've played 2 away games in Wales already so it's just away to Scarlets/Blues and the 4 provinces that he'll miss. Not the end of the world, especially if he's as good as I hope he is.

phog · 30-09-2015 9:17pm

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Yes, but that's 14/20 of their games this season. They've played 2 away games in Wales already so it's just away to Scarlets/Blues and the 4 provinces that he'll miss. Not the end of the world, especially if he's as good as I hope he is.

I'm not knocking Zebre or McKinley for the contract, in fact I'm delighted for the player. It's just Id just like to see him free to play in Ireland. I'd love to see play live in Cork/Limerick.

irishbucsfan · 30-09-2015 9:22pm

phog wrote: »

I'm not knocking Zebre or McKinley for the contract, in fact I'm delighted for the player. It's just Id just like to see him free to play in Ireland. I'd love to see play live in Cork/Limerick.

Well I think that's the ideal scenario. The IRFU will hopefully come under pressure to get involved in the trial when the media get on the (completely legitimate) "McKinley for Ireland" bandwagon.

rrpc · 01-10-2015 9:01am

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Well I think that's the ideal scenario. The IRFU will hopefully come under pressure to get involved in the trial when the media get on the (completely legitimate) "McKinley for Ireland" bandwagon.

I'm not sure they can take part in the trial at this late stage. I imagine it's coming to an end soon; probably worth checking that out and if it's a positive outcome then all rugby unions will be able to use them.

There's a French player playing in Italy who's using them as well.

Yep, Florian Cazenave.

The RFU are also trialling them but only for under 13s and below. Also USA Ruby joined the trial last year, so maybe the IRFU can do it.

The details of the trial are here.

vienne86 · 01-10-2015 9:25am

total former wrote: »

Zebre vs Scarlets on S4C on Sunday just got very attractive...

I'll be in Stratford (

), but recording being set up!

phog · 02-10-2015 5:17pm

Not sure how true this is but heard that Sky & BT Sport are taking over the broadcasting of the Pro12 from next season.

Proper nuisance for TV supporters if true.

CatFromHue · 02-10-2015 6:20pm

Sky and BT?

Sounds like bad news to me.

molloyjh · 02-10-2015 7:50pm

vienne86 · 02-10-2015 7:54pm

phog wrote: »

Not sure how true this is but heard that Sky & BT Sport are taking over the broadcasting of the Pro12 from next season.

Proper nuisance for TV supporters if true.

Aw no - I LOATHE BT, quite apart from the cost!

thomond2006 · 02-10-2015 7:54pm

1 point from 3 games for the Ospreys, although fixture wise it wasn't the easiest start: Ulster (A), Munster (H), Edinburgh (A).

RAKM · 03-10-2015 3:40pm

phog. What sort of source did you get this from. Current contract runs til 2018. I know of course they can be renegotiated.

Cookiemunster · 03-10-2015 4:44pm

phog wrote: »

Not sure how true this is but heard that Sky & BT Sport are taking over the broadcasting of the Pro12 from next season.

Proper nuisance for TV supporters if true.

I doubt it's true. Sky are only in the second year of a 4 year deal.

irishbucsfan · 03-10-2015 4:47pm

Cookiemunster wrote: »

I doubt it's true. Sky are only in the second year of a 4 year deal.

Well BBC exited the Open contract early.

It may be that they've looked to exit their rugby commitments as well and BT are taking that from them.

phog · 03-10-2015 7:13pm

RAKM wrote: »

phog. What sort of source did you get this from. Current contract runs til 2018. I know of course they can be renegotiated.

It was a guy I met a the game last night. I'd prefer not to say who/what he was but he was there in an official capacity. Hopefully, he's got things wrong.

Say what you like about the likes of the BBCs, TG4 or S4C but we're blessed with the amount of games they cover. I'd hate to go down the route of two pay to view channels. Though, their scheduling might improve.

vienne86 · 03-10-2015 7:46pm

Clean sweep for the provinces this weekend - excellent!

b.gud · 04-10-2015 9:46am

phog wrote: »

It was a guy I met a the game last night. I'd prefer not to say who/what he was but he was there in an official capacity. Hopefully, he's got things wrong.

Say what you like about the likes of the BBCs, TG4 or S4C but we're blessed with the amount of games they cover. I'd hate to go down the route of two pay to view channels. Though, their scheduling might improve.

I kinda wouldn't mind this happening if it meant that every game got shown every weekend and every game had a tmo. I'd just stream all the games as BT and Sky streams are easy to come across it can be much more difficult for someone who doesn't have a sky box to get some of the BBC channels

phog · 04-10-2015 9:51am

b.gud wrote: »

I kinda wouldn't mind this happening if it meant that every game got shown every weekend and every game had a tmo. I'd just stream all the games as BT and Sky streams are easy to come across it can be much more difficult for someone who doesn't have a sky box to get some of the BBC channels

A big standard free to air/view box will give you S4C and a choice of BBC channels. There's no need for a Sky dish, box or subscription.

wp_rathead · 04-10-2015 10:19am

If it means there is a TMO at every game then it is worth it
It's a farce how some games don't have it - should be standard at all Pro12 games

OldRio · 04-10-2015 10:41am

wp_rathead wrote: »

If it means there is a TMO at every game then it is worth it
It's a farce how some games don't have it - should be standard at all Pro12 games

I do agree that a TMO should be used at every match but as for going behind a paywall. Just No.

phog · 04-10-2015 11:04am

wp_rathead wrote: »

If it means there is a TMO at every game then it is worth it
It's a farce how some games don't have it - should be standard at all Pro12 games

For the games where we don't have the TMO we should down the route of having an official on the try lines too. Still wouldn't be as accurate as the TMO or cover as many incidents but I'd prefer that what happens at the moment and certainky prefer free to view than pay to view.

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