Re: Taxi for Chester? : Wed Apr 28, 2021 2:07 pm  

charlie wrote:

I think this would depend on what deal the SL have just signed with Sky Sports for the next two years. The fact the figure hasn't been announced (unless I have missed it somewhere) would suggest its less then what we currently receive.

Taken from love Rl

The new deal is thought to be worth around £25m a year, compared to £40m a year at present.

After the 12 Super League clubs take their share, it could leave little for the RFL, which gave up the right to conduct the broadcast negotiations when Super League clubs broke away from the governing body in 2018, and the clubs in the second and third tiers of the professional pyramid.

However, the RFL can now negotiate its own deal and also has its own streaming service, which has proved to be a boon for behind-closed-doors fixtures.

Also, as part of the new deal, Sky have agreed to make some of this season’s fixtures available via free-to-air Sky platforms in an effort to increase audiences.

Re: Taxi for Chester? : Wed Apr 28, 2021 2:33 pm  

Dunkirk Spirit wrote:

Taken from love Rl

The new deal is thought to be worth around £25m a year, compared to £40m a year at present.

After the 12 Super League clubs take their share, it could leave little for the RFL, which gave up the right to conduct the broadcast negotiations when Super League clubs broke away from the governing body in 2018, and the clubs in the second and third tiers of the professional pyramid.

However, the RFL can now negotiate its own deal and also has its own streaming service, which has proved to be a boon for behind-closed-doors fixtures.

Also, as part of the new deal, Sky have agreed to make some of this season’s fixtures available via free-to-air Sky platforms in an effort to increase audiences.

I’ve heard that super league is going to be rebranded as NRL Europe and possibly go to 14 teams, quite where all the players would come from is beyond me. It would dilute the intensity and standards even further.

Re: Taxi for Chester? : Wed Apr 28, 2021 3:17 pm  

MOPSEY LIVES ON wrote:

I’ve heard that super league is going to be rebranded as NRL Europe and possibly go to 14 teams, quite where all the players would come from is beyond me. It would dilute the intensity and standards even further.

Didn't know the pubs had reopened yet.

Re: Taxi for Chester? : Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:19 pm  

MOPSEY LIVES ON wrote: I’ve heard that super league is going to be rebranded as NRL Europe and possibly go to 14 teams, quite where all the players would come from is beyond me. It would dilute the intensity and standards even further. The mooted 10 team league is more of a concern. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/super-league-rfl-tv-distribution-5353349?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=rugby_league_lve_newsletter&utm_medium=email

MOPSEY LIVES ON wrote: I’ve heard that super league is going to be rebranded as NRL Europe and possibly go to 14 teams, quite where all the players would come from is beyond me. It would dilute the intensity and standards even further. The mooted 10 team league is more of a concern. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/super-league-rfl-tv-distribution-5353349?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=rugby_league_lve_newsletter&utm_medium=email

Re: Taxi for Chester? : Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:36 pm  

Sacred Cow wrote: The mooted 10 team league is more of a concern. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/super-league-rfl-tv-distribution-5353349?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=rugby_league_lve_newsletter&utm_medium=email I wonder which of the 13? Turkeys will be voting for Christmas.

Sacred Cow wrote: The mooted 10 team league is more of a concern. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/super-league-rfl-tv-distribution-5353349?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=rugby_league_lve_newsletter&utm_medium=email I wonder which of the 13? Turkeys will be voting for Christmas.

Re: Taxi for Chester? : Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:32 pm  

Sacred Cow wrote: The mooted 10 team league is more of a concern. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/super-league-rfl-tv-distribution-5353349?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=rugby_league_lve_newsletter&utm_medium=email And here was me thinking that the last restructuring of the league was the final one for years because the constant tinkering was harming the game.

Sacred Cow wrote: The mooted 10 team league is more of a concern. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/super-league-rfl-tv-distribution-5353349?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=rugby_league_lve_newsletter&utm_medium=email And here was me thinking that the last restructuring of the league was the final one for years because the constant tinkering was harming the game.

Re: Taxi for Chester? : Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:31 am  

Well one of the Hull teams would have to go then.

Re: Taxi for Chester? : Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:51 am  

MOPSEY LIVES ON wrote:

I’ve heard that super league is going to be rebranded as NRL Europe and possibly go to 14 teams, quite where all the players would come from is beyond me. It would dilute the intensity and standards even further.

RL in the UK is going down the pan.
The new TV deal is bloody awful, a 25/30% cut and that's not taking account of inflation over the last 5 years.
Where the sport will be in 10 years looks scary, especially when yo factor in the lack of junior rugby and the very likely further drop in numbers when the game gets going again (primarily due to covid).

Re: Taxi for Chester? : Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:35 pm  

Suppose a 10 team Super League would put us out of our misery and maybe a place in the second tier could make us more competitive than we are now. Players would come and go, hopefully the coach would go and with a revamped stadium and a strong management a fresh start might be for the best.

Re: Taxi for Chester? : Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:58 pm  

Will there be promotion up to the top league or is it way that all the S L clubs with Sugar Daddy's can keep cheating ,