WORLD OF RUGBY: Rugby in grave peril if it turns its back on free TV, there is intensifying pressure at Gloucester and Bristol, and England need to adopt a new uplifting songbook
1 year, 3 months ago

WORLD OF RUGBY: Rugby in grave peril if it turns its back on free TV, there is intensifying pressure at Gloucester and Bristol, and England need to adopt a new uplifting songbook

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And England must work with the Barmy Army to adopt an uplifting songbook Rugby's future as a mass-market sport is in jeopardy if it loses its TV placings Sound the alarm: the game is in grave danger. If the Six Nations and World Cup disappear from free-to-air TV, rugby will be gone as a mass-market sport, never to return. The BBC admit they won’t be able to afford to pay top price for Six Nations broadcast rights when the current deal expires after the 2025 tournament, even in partnership with ITV — who also fear losing their control of World Cup rights. If the Six Nations disappears from free-to-air TV, rugby will be gone as a mass-market sport Alan Gilpin, the chief executive of World Rugby, has spoken of the need to strike a balance between reaching a wide audience and making big money from deals. Last week, they published an audit which laid bare the lack of Test action in the last World Cup cycle, for countries not part of the Six Nations or Rugby Championship.

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It’s a match no team wants to play, no matter what the players or coaches say in public. Yet the Rugby World Cup third-place game between England and Argentina on Friday might feel even more insignificant for the English, given an uncomfortable build-up centered almost entirely on Tom Curry and his allegation of racial abuse by an opponent that has …

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Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v South Africa score and result from semi-final tonight
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✕ Close South Africa train on eve of RWC semi-final against England England suffered defeat in the most agonising circumstances as world champions South Africa emerged victorious at the Stade de France to set up a colossal Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. But the Springboks showed their resilience and rallied late in the second half, also relying on …

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PARIS — A gameplan perfectly suited to disrupting South Africa in rainy conditions was two minutes away from lifting England into the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday. They showed what it means to play for England, they played their hearts out.” The World Cup holders ran down England with a converted try and late penalty on the back of …

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Rugby World Cup results today
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Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters
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Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters

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PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. This one was never close as Ireland cruised to a 17th straight win — one win behind the tier one world record — and led 36-0 before Scotland’s two tries. England gathered its scrambled senses from 17-8 down against Samoa …

Rugby World Cup games: TV schedule, channels, times and how to watch every fixture online
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Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: South Africa vs Ireland result and final score tonight
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Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: South Africa vs Ireland result and final score tonight

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Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks
1 year, 5 months ago

Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks

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BBC and ITV both refuse to broadcast England women’s rugby
1 year, 6 months ago

BBC and ITV both refuse to broadcast England women’s rugby

The Telegraph  

The BBC has snubbed the Red Roses by turning down the chance to show their upcoming matches against Canada – despite being offered the rights for free. Packer ‘disappointed’ with lack of TV time England captain Marlie Packer said it was “hugely disappointing” that neither fixture will be shown on mainstream television. All we can do is focus on the …

England vs New Zealand cricket LIVE: Result and reaction as England wrap up series at Lord’s
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England vs New Zealand cricket LIVE: Result and reaction as England wrap up series at Lord’s

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Rugby World Cup takeaways: France and Ireland live up to the hype. High tackles are already an issue
1 year, 6 months ago

Rugby World Cup takeaways: France and Ireland live up to the hype. High tackles are already an issue

Associated Press  

The two biggest takeaways from the first block of games at the Rugby World Cup reinforced a couple of pre-tournament predictions. Rugby’s newish rules on head contact and player safety that have been brought in since the last World Cup also threaten to be an overriding theme, with some players still getting used to the big changes in the way …

Toothless England look to leaders in search of unlikely Rugby World Cup triumph
1 year, 6 months ago

Toothless England look to leaders in search of unlikely Rugby World Cup triumph

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Rugby World Cup brings timely boost to under-fire sport – and why France is the ideal host
1 year, 6 months ago

Rugby World Cup brings timely boost to under-fire sport – and why France is the ideal host

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Slumping England heads to Rugby World Cup with big players suspended and as a title outsider
1 year, 6 months ago

Slumping England heads to Rugby World Cup with big players suspended and as a title outsider

Associated Press  

Rarely has England gone into a Rugby World Cup with so little external expectation. Overtaken by Ireland, France and — whisper it — Scotland since the 2019 World Cup, England is run by the world’s richest rugby union but currently doesn’t have elite-level players or coach to show for it. Steve Borthwick is the man in charge following the departure …

The challenge for English rugby after ‘special’ Twickenham occasion
1 year, 10 months ago

The challenge for English rugby after ‘special’ Twickenham occasion

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Six Nations 2023: Full fixtures, results, schedule and TV channel guide
2 years ago

Six Nations 2023: Full fixtures, results, schedule and TV channel guide

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Wales v England Six Nations team news: Borthwick's selections look close to a proper Test-match team
2 years ago

Wales v England Six Nations team news: Borthwick's selections look close to a proper Test-match team

The Telegraph  

After weeks of teeth-gnashing and nail-biting, Wales finally ended their threat not to play England in the Six Nations this Saturday after the WRU met the demands of the players. If the match had not gone ahead, the Welsh Rugby Union would have lost around £20 million, the city of Cardiff a similarly huge amount, and the game at large …

Could the ‘Curse of ITV’ strike again as England face Senegal in the World Cup today?
2 years, 3 months ago

Could the ‘Curse of ITV’ strike again as England face Senegal in the World Cup today?

Daily Mail  

For those who believe in fate, the omens for tonight’s England match hardly augur well. When it comes to the World Cup, the Three Lions have an appalling record when their matches are screened live on the commercial channel. Since 1998, England have won just two of their 15 World Cup matches on ITV – compared with an astounding 12 …

England’s ITV curse and why the TV company will be ‘hating it’
2 years, 3 months ago

England’s ITV curse and why the TV company will be ‘hating it’

New York Times  

You don’t tend to hear broadcasters mention their rivals by name too often but Gary Lineker, with a trademark knowing glance, couldn’t help himself. England World Cup games on the BBC Year Stage Opponent Result 1998 Group Tunisia 2-0 1998 Group Colombia 2-0 2002 Group Argentina 1-0 2002 Group Nigeria 0-0 2002 Round of 16 Denmark 3-0* 2002 Quarter-final Brazil …

Heartbreak for England as Red Roses lose to New Zealand in thrilling Rugby World Cup 2022 final
2 years, 4 months ago

Heartbreak for England as Red Roses lose to New Zealand in thrilling Rugby World Cup 2022 final

The Telegraph  

14-player England falter in final moments of nail-biting final England 31 New Zealand 34 A glassy eyed Sarah Hunter looked utterly forlorn as she traisped into her post-match press conference after her side had fallen agonisingly short in their aim to banish their World Cup hoodoo against their old nemesis. For the past year, they have had the weight of …

Rugby World Cup 2025 hosts England to play pivotal role in sport
2 years, 4 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2025 hosts England to play pivotal role in sport

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Autumn internationals take centre stage with elite end of rugby firmly in sport’s spotlight
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Autumn internationals take centre stage with elite end of rugby firmly in sport’s spotlight

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Rugby World Cup 2021: Full match schedule and how to watch on TV
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Rugby World Cup 2021: Full match schedule and how to watch on TV

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England vs Ireland rugby: Six Nations 2022 result and final score as Ireland win after early England red card
3 years ago

England vs Ireland rugby: Six Nations 2022 result and final score as Ireland win after early England red card

The Independent  

✕ Close England coach 'really optimistic' about Maro recovering ahead of Six Nations match against Ireland Follow live coverage as Ireland overcome a valiant, 14-man England in an extraordinary Six Nations clash at Twickenham to keep their title hopes alive heading into Super Saturday. Ireland took full advantage of a red card for England lock Charlie Ewels after less than …

WORLD OF RUGBY: Keep the fans in at the Six Nations and restructure Tests - New Year's Resolutions
3 years, 2 months ago

WORLD OF RUGBY: Keep the fans in at the Six Nations and restructure Tests - New Year's Resolutions

Daily Mail  

Rugby is a great sport but one which is not exactly maximising its potential, so there is plenty of scope for improvement. Italy have lost regularly in the Six Nations over the years and their place may be in jeopardy Japan are in talks about joining an annual tournament and it makes sense for the Brave Blossoms and Fiji to …

England must develop free-flowing attack if they are to win next Rugby World Cup, says Eddie Jones
4 years ago

England must develop free-flowing attack if they are to win next Rugby World Cup, says Eddie Jones

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