07-02-2024, 06:09 PM
(07-02-2024, 02:37 PM)RhysJR Wrote: Are there less linear matches from the Challenge Cup there as well? I'm not completely au fait with the format, but I think the fifth and sixth rounds have had BBC One and Two coverage in the past, and now look like they are relegated to online only.
If so, maybe they have payed the same or similar to before, got more matches, but less on linear TV? That would make sense considering BBC Sport's financial situation.
Seen another Forum saying 5th and 6th rounds usually 2 matches - 1 on BBC One on Saturday and the other on BBC Two on Sunday but Challenge Cup format may be changing from next year, also said on the BBC Sport report which I am not sure if people noticed this that the Super League Show is to end.
Suppose the positive if your a League fan is there will still be between 15-20 linear matches on BBC TV between Super League, Challenge Cup (Men & Women) and Internationals as well as matches 5-10 matches on iplayer from the Super League & early rounds of the Challenge Cup. Good if your a Rugby League fan that doesn't have Sky.