Pro 14 - General Thread
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Final Round of Fixtures in the Regular season:
Saturday 28th April
2pm Southern Kings v Cheetahs
3:05pm Connacht v Leinster TG4
3:05pm Scarlets v Dragons BBC2W
5pm Benetton v Zebre
5:35pm Cardiff v Ospreys S4C
5:35pm Munster v Ulster TG4/BBC2NI
7:45pm Edinburgh v Glasgow Sky Sports
A few issues still to be settled. In Conference A, Cardiff can still catch Cheetahs but would need a BP win and the Cheetahs to pick no points in their game. Long shot. Zebre only 2 points behind Connacht at the bottom of the Conference.
In Conference B, Ulster can still catch Edinburgh for 3rd and an away playoff game v Munster. However would need a BP win and the Scots to get nul points in their game. Another long shot.
Edinburgh themselves are only 1 point behind the Scarlets. Would need a win and some help from the Dragons. If the Scarlets get a 4 pointer, then Edinburgh need a BP win. Again another long shot.
Finally the Scarlets can in theory catch Leinster, but would take a BP win for them and zero points for the Dublin side in Galway with a turnaround in the point difference of 127 points over the 2 games! 2 hopes – Bob Hope and No Hope.
Saturday 28th April
2pm Southern Kings v Cheetahs
3:05pm Connacht v Leinster TG4
3:05pm Scarlets v Dragons BBC2W
5pm Benetton v Zebre
5:35pm Cardiff v Ospreys S4C
5:35pm Munster v Ulster TG4/BBC2NI
7:45pm Edinburgh v Glasgow Sky Sports
A few issues still to be settled. In Conference A, Cardiff can still catch Cheetahs but would need a BP win and the Cheetahs to pick no points in their game. Long shot. Zebre only 2 points behind Connacht at the bottom of the Conference.
In Conference B, Ulster can still catch Edinburgh for 3rd and an away playoff game v Munster. However would need a BP win and the Scots to get nul points in their game. Another long shot.
Edinburgh themselves are only 1 point behind the Scarlets. Would need a win and some help from the Dragons. If the Scarlets get a 4 pointer, then Edinburgh need a BP win. Again another long shot.
Finally the Scarlets can in theory catch Leinster, but would take a BP win for them and zero points for the Dublin side in Galway with a turnaround in the point difference of 127 points over the 2 games! 2 hopes – Bob Hope and No Hope.
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Ospreys have appointed Allen Clarke (former Ireland hooker) as their new head coach on a three-year deal.
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George North heading to the Ospreys for season 18/19. WRU contract.
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Glasgow's home playoff semi final confirmed for Friday 18th May 7:45pm KO
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Isn't it great that the Pro14 Final is on at 6.30pm on the 26th of May.
The Champions league final is on at 7.45pm that same evening, brilliant. Especially when you consider that Liverpool will be in the final. That should really help viewership figures.
The Champions league final is on at 7.45pm that same evening, brilliant. Especially when you consider that Liverpool will be in the final. That should really help viewership figures.
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Thats good. Won't have time to get to my local to experience some idiots dressed in Red, screaming at a TV for a foreign team.blockhead wrote:Isn't it great that the Pro14 Final is on at 6.30pm on the 26th of May.
The Champions league final is on at 7.45pm that same evening, brilliant. Especially when you consider that Liverpool will be in the final. That should really help viewership figures.
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I think this is the 3rd time I've asked this but,....
If we have a home semi V Munster could it be played in the Aviva?
2 weeks between Munster play-off and the semi.
We could be parading a certain something on the day.
If we have a home semi V Munster could it be played in the Aviva?
2 weeks between Munster play-off and the semi.
We could be parading a certain something on the day.
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Don’t know to be honest. The final is at LR the following week, whether that is a factor?blockhead wrote:I think this is the 3rd time I've asked this but,....
If we have a home semi V Munster could it be played in the Aviva?
2 weeks between Munster play-off and the semi.
We could be parading a certain something on the day.
Looks like the SF will be on Sat 19th May as Glasgow have confirmed Fri 18th for theirs.
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So the quarters are on next weekend?
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Comes up every year, and could be a valid idea this time. Especially in the event that Ulster squeeze into the playoffs, thereby guaranteeing an all-Irish semi with three weeks to organise it. Could reasonably expect at least 30,000, or more depending on the mood music. There is an attendance figure at which it’s worth Leinster’s while financially, which I’m sure someone can quote.blockhead wrote:I think this is the 3rd time I've asked this but,....
If we have a home semi V Munster could it be played in the Aviva?
2 weeks between Munster play-off and the semi.
We could be parading a certain something on the day.
Against that there’s the usual arguments against sacrificing RDS advantage. I personally don’t think that’s too big an issue for this one, but others may differ.
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Yep.paddyor wrote:So the quarters are on next weekend?
Semis - 2 weeks later (along with the euro play-off)
Final -on the 26th
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AVIVA is almost home from home given the number of times our players have played there this season with both Leinster and Ireland.Made Of Ale wrote:Comes up every year, and could be a valid idea this time. Especially in the event that Ulster squeeze into the playoffs, thereby guaranteeing an all-Irish semi with three weeks to organise it. Could reasonably expect at least 30,000, or more depending on the mood music. There is an attendance figure at which it’s worth Leinster’s while financially, which I’m sure someone can quote.blockhead wrote:I think this is the 3rd time I've asked this but,....
If we have a home semi V Munster could it be played in the Aviva?
2 weeks between Munster play-off and the semi.
We could be parading a certain something on the day.
Against that there’s the usual arguments against sacrificing RDS advantage. I personally don’t think that’s too big an issue for this one, but others may differ.
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Leinster SF 3:15pm Sat 19th May
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An 8th spot for the league would mean Ulster in and a Benetton Ospreys PO.
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How does that happen?neill_m wrote:An 8th spot for the league would mean Ulster in and a Benetton Ospreys PO.
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For the league to get an 8th spot - next week wins for Gloucester/Tigers, Pau and Oyonnax and then Leinster win the H Cup this year. Would not be putting the house on at PP for it to happen!CiaranIrl wrote:How does that happen?neill_m wrote:An 8th spot for the league would mean Ulster in and a Benetton Ospreys PO.
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Saturday, May 19blockhead wrote:I think this is the 3rd time I've asked this but,....
If we have a home semi V Munster could it be played in the Aviva?
2 weeks between Munster play-off and the semi.
We could be parading a certain something on the day.
Leinster Rugby v Munster Rugby OR Edinburgh
RDS Arena, Dublin
KO: 15:15
Host broadcaster: Sky Sports
Secondary broadcaster(s): TG4 & BBC ALBA if Edinburgh win
Looks like its the RDS so.
If Munster make it it will be the first time since the 2010 semi that we play them in the RDS.
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Probably why we are playing them in the RDS, they are no longer familiar with the RDS, its more raw , and the Leinster fans are right up on your back. Plus, the final in the Aviva becomes more like a carrot for the Leinster players to reach.blockhead wrote:Saturday, May 19blockhead wrote:I think this is the 3rd time I've asked this but,....
If we have a home semi V Munster could it be played in the Aviva?
2 weeks between Munster play-off and the semi.
We could be parading a certain something on the day.
Leinster Rugby v Munster Rugby OR Edinburgh
RDS Arena, Dublin
KO: 15:15
Host broadcaster: Sky Sports
Secondary broadcaster(s): TG4 & BBC ALBA if Edinburgh win
Looks like its the RDS so.
If Munster make it it will be the first time since the 2010 semi that we play them in the RDS.
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No big Jim Nealy?How the new PRO14 television deal with Premier Sports will work out
Premier Sports will broadcast all of the league's 152 matches live in the UK from next season
ByGareth Fullerton 13:37, 30 APR 2018
The PRO14 have confirmed that Premier Sports have won the rights to broadcast all of the league's 152 matches live in the UK from next season.
Twenty-one matches (one per round) will also be shown on the company's free-to-air sister channel, FreeSports.
The deal brings the curtain down on the BBC's association with the PRO14, with the corporation and Sky Sports both being replaced.
The new subscription channel will cost viewers £9.99 per month.
The combined value of the new deal, plus the separate deals in Ireland (Eir) and South Africa (Super Sport) is understood to be around £30m. This is thought to represent a big increase in revenue from previous years.
The PRO14 have described the new deal as "a quantum leap for the league", with Premier Sports now set to launch another channel, Premier Sports 2, and promising to make PRO14 coverage their number one priority.
Martin Anayi, CEO of PRO14 Rugby, said: “The partnership with Premier Sports will be a watershed moment for the Guinness PRO14, our clubs and their supporters. As an innovative global rugby championship full of world-class players we are always looking to raise our game and this relationship is a bold step for us. This will take coverage of the Guinness PRO14 to a new level and unlock the tournament’s vast potential.
“By better resourcing our clubs through increased central revenue, we will ensure sustainability so they can further invest from the ground up to drive success on and off the pitch so they can retain supporters and attract new fans of all ages. Now rugby fans will be able to watch every game in the Guinness PRO14 which offers them more action than ever and that’s a terrific achievement.
“The bidding for broadcast rights showed us just how much interest there is in the Guinness PRO14 since our expansion into South Africa and the significantly increased revenue will allow us to invest back into our clubs, a figure which has doubled over the last three years.”
It means Ulster's Friday night games on BBC 2 Northern Ireland will soon be a thing of the past, as will the matches on BBC Wales and Alba.
The PRO14 issued a Q&A on Monday. Here are some of the key findings:
Q: Why are you moving to a subscription model?
A: Increasing revenues allows PRO14 Rugby to increase distribution to its teams and to further invest in the Championship to ensure standards on and off the pitch continue to rise. This will be clear to see from the High Definition live broadcasts and supporting programming produced by all of our new broadcast partners.
For the first-time ever it also allows for every game in the Guinness PRO14 to be broadcast live and in High Definition. The tendering process for these broadcast rights has proved that the Guinness PRO14 is a much sought-after tournament thanks to the strength of our existing clubs and the successful expansion into South Africa.
Q: What impact will the new broadcast deals have on kick-off times?
A: Our new broadcasters have control over their schedules and have less restrictions compared to network television. This means that our broadcasters will be able to work closely with our teams to help provide kick-off times and dates that are better suited to them and more convenient to their supporters.
Q: What other benefits will there be?
A: There will be extended pre and post-match analysis, magazine shows, highlights packages and Television Match Officials at every game which is a significant step forward for the Guinness PRO14 in order to raise standards across the board.
Also, Sam Hildago-Clyne off to Scarlets.
You know I'm going to lose,
And gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby, I don't want to live FOREVER!
And gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby, I don't want to live FOREVER!
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As a UK dweller it's disappointing to lose FTA rugby but I'm happy enough to pay £100 per year to see every game I want. Hopefully plenty of others will too.