09-01-2024, 11:34 AM
(09-01-2024, 02:49 AM)JACKLUFC1998 Wrote: Daily Mail reporting that the BBC have won the free to air rights for rugby's super league, on a three year contract. Given that this a rugby league competition, it will be interesting as to if they will use their current rugby league pundits (such as John Kear, Jonathan Davies etc).Interesting, though suspect like the C4 deal no rights fee is involved. Makes sense though to have the highlights and live matches on the same channel - wonder if they'll finally network the highlights on their original Monday night broadcast rather than just airing them in the North, though suspect doing the latter ticks some regional quota.
Wonder how flexible kick-off times will be too - C4 have most matches kick off at 1pm but will be of more use to the BBC if they can air them at least half an hour later to fill the Grandstand slot. Otherwise suspect Football Focus and the news will shift half an hour earlier and the rugby coverage begin at 12.45pm.