BBC might axe Challenge Cup final

[white elephant]

http://www.thedailydust.co.uk/2009/11/1 ... strial-tv/



Fixed your link - Josie

[eccywarrior]

hope so as bbc dont care about rugby league. they only shown 4 nations game because they cant show ra ra games

[josie andrews]

Fixed your link but it doesn't appear to be working :conf:

Is this the correct address?

http://www.thedailydust.co.uk/2009/11/1 ... strial-tv/

[josie andrews]

hope so as bbc dont care about rugby league. they only shown 4 nations game because they cant show ra ra games

Thats true, and they never advertised the England v Australia game like they do union

[gpartin]

Fixed your link but it doesn't appear to be working :conf:

Is this the correct address?

http://www.thedailydust.co.uk/2009/11/1 ... strial-tv/

Sorted it there was a space after the last bit on your edit

[KOOCH]

BBC don't give two hoots about Rugby League.How many times are we mentioned in the news?Anyhow I can't stand the toffee nosed Claire bloody Balding.She should stick to what she knows something about.And that is Horse racing.Sky may well have a strangle hold on the crown jewels of sport,but at least they give good coverage.

[stevethegas]

It's certainly the case that the BBC haven't been Rugby League's greatest friend. We can all remember the Eddie Waring years and the immense damage it did to our image. However, the risk for the game is that if the BBC don't have to show it, and Dickie Davis's idea is that it's no longer one of sport's "Crown Jewels", then who will?
Sky have been very good for Rugby League and I wish them no ill will at all, but a monopoly is risky. At least one or two games on the Beeb, or even ITV would give some national coverage.
We should never lose sight of the value of advertising, and good TV coverage is good advertising. After all if you can sell rubbish like Coca Cola and MacDonalds, then you can sell anything.
Currently the RL cup should is a "Crown Jewel" and we should all support moves to keep it that way.

[eccywarrior]

wouldnt be suprised if espn try get it.

[ancientnloyal]

The government department running this deselection is ran by none other than Andy Burnham MP - Leigh.

I think a petition is in order.

[gpartin]

The government department running this deselection is ran by none other than Andy Burnham MP - Leigh.

I think a petition is in order.

Its only a recommendation to that department by an independent body though is it not. The Rugby League MP's were very vocal last time the list was being banded about and I believe they will be now.

The comment by Kooch on Claire Baldwin is harsh in my opinion. We complain that BBC aren't interested in Rugby League then when they get a presenter who is passionate about it she gets criticised. I personally think she does a great job and knows her onions and the fact she is a well known face is a good thing.