Thread: Rugby World Cup 2019

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

I'm not sure about broadcast TV but beIN have the streaming rights and are doing a World Cup package (around B1,400 off the top of my head):

You can get three months of a decent IPTV (with catchup) for less than Bt1,000.

Just saying like.

No idea what that is, legal?

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

No idea what that is, legal?

No, completely pirate. But has been working for years, they don't appear to be able to block it, except in the UK for Premier League (and most people there use a VPN).

I'll PM you. Have you got an Android device? Phone or tablet?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I'll PM you. Have you got an Android device? Phone or tablet?

Cheers, iPhone and Windows laptop basically.

I'll check it out but I tend to err on the side of caution with these things and go legit if and when I can. I'd hate to be suddenly cut-off whatever the chances, especially mid-World Cup.

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

RugbyPass works in Korea without a VPN, but I'm not sure that it does in England where there may be rights issues?

My usual go-to but they've confirmed they don't have the rights unfortunately:

Regrettably, RugbyPass has been unable to secure the rights to broadcast the Rugby World Cup this year.

We're obviously pretty sad about the whole thing, but will still be bringing you the world's best editorial content including live scoring, commentary, and stats via our Match Centre - plus keep an eye out for our coverage on the ground in Japan.

Please refer to World Rugby's definitive list of licensed broadcasters https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/broadcasters to find out how to watch in your location.

We hope to see you back for the European club season which is kicking off at the end of September.

Regards,
Dean
RugbyPass Support

Sent you a PM Ant.

Oh dear, I was kinda hoping to use that as my number 1...

It will be ITV then.

It's on ITV in UK.

. Who Are ITV’s Rugby World Cup Pundits?

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is fast approaching, with all the final details for the tournament being finalised – especially in terms of television coverage – for the entire event.

All the matches from the tournament in Japan will be televised on ITV and the media company has recently announced their line-up of pundits who will present, commentate and give their opinions on the action on the pitch.

Related: 2019 Rugby World Cup TV Coverage

But who exactly are these pundits? Below we take a look.

Who Are ITV’s Rugby World Cup Pundits?
ITV have named a stellar line-up of presenters, along with some of the finest rugby players and coaches to be involved in the game.

English players Jonny Wilkinson, Lawrence Dallaglio and Maggie Alphonsi are joined by 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward.

After retiring from international rugby, Sam Warburton is one of three Welshmen giving their thoughts from the studio. Former utility back Gareth Thomas and scrum-half Mike Phillips are the other two.

Additionally, from Scotland and Ireland ITV have

Australian rugby site The Roar has a pre-RWC countdown of the greatest players in Rugby World Cup history, naming 5 players per day.

With ten days left until the ninth edition of the World Cup gets underway in Japan, we’re going to be counting down the 50 greatest players to have graced the tournament over its history.

We had to consider a player’s individual performances, their success, longevity and overall impact at the tournament – and only took World Cup matches into account.

So far:

50. Jannie de Beer (South Africa)
49. David Kirk (New Zealand)
48. Zinzan Brooke (New Zealand)
47. Richard Hill (England)
46. Jason Robinson (England)
45. Sam Whitelock (New Zealand)
44. Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand)
43. Andrew Mehrtens (New Zealand)
42. Jason Little (Australia)
41. Brian O’Driscoll (Ireland)
40. Brian Lima (Samoa)
39. Christophe Lamaison (France)
38. David Pocock (Australia)
37. Chester Williams (South Africa)
36. Shane Williams (Wales)
35. Matt Burke (Australia)
34. Conrad Smith (New Zealand)
33. Keven Mealamu (New Zealand)
32. Kieran Read (New Zealand)
31. Schalk Burger (South Africa)

I'd like to see Mario Ledesma on that list at some point.

S4C.UK.will be showing all the wales games, there is spark tv.tvnz.but I cant find any cover for Thailand.i did check true but they seem to have REMOVED BIen sports from our sports package.sorry state of affairs unless thai pirate the games in THAI,if so for me it will be,NO SOUND.8yrs ago I tried to put up with the,
WE,HOW,OH,and those monkey noises KRAP.

Originally Posted by happynz

I'd like to see Mario Ledesma on that list at some point.

No Alnwyn Jones, Wales not had much success but his sheer longevity and game nouse should see him on there. Maybe after this as it'll be his last.

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Originally Posted by NamPikToot

No Alnwyn Jones, Wales not had much success but his sheer longevity and game nouse should see him on there. Maybe after this as it'll be his last.

that's a shock,after leading wales to a grand slam,i thought he would be the CAPTAIN.who's goner take his place.
J.P.R.has retirered,warburton injured,neil Jenkins water boy.i know I will phone tommy david.

Erm HH, i meant he's not in the top 50 RWC players list.

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

My usual go-to but they've confirmed they don't have the rights unfortunately:

Get spark sport on your phone/computer. Cost you NZD79 for all games live.Easy peasy and cheap.

Just don't forget to use a VPN with a NZ address.

Cheers, got some solid options now so all good.

Harry's put me onto something and beIN Sports Connect are offering the same thing here as Spark (similar price too).

Originally Posted by Little Chuchok

Get spark sport on your phone/computer. Cost you NZD79 for all games live.Easy peasy and cheap.

Just don't forget to use a VPN with a NZ address.

Not sure I can stand a Kiwi commentary; they've become as biased as the Aussie commentators...

And, sorry but not as easy to understand unless you are used to listening to people talk with a mouth full of food.

Mmmm... Steak n' cheese

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

Mmmm... Steak n' cheese

Ant empty your personal messages, your mailbox is full.

Done. Must've been all those love letters from nutters.

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Not sure I can stand a Kiwi commentary; they've become as biased as the Aussie commentators...

You know that it is not true, boo...

Refer #210

Australian rugby site The Roar has a pre-RWC countdown of the greatest players in Rugby World Cup history, naming 5 players per day.

The next 15

30. Jerome Kaino (New Zealand)
29. Os du Randt (South Africa)
28. Thierry Dusautoir (France)
27. Ma’a Nonu (New Zealand)
26. Serge Blanco (France)
25. Nick Farr-Jones (Australia)
24. Fourie du Preez (South Africa)
23. Grant Fox (New Zealand)
22. Stephen Larkham (Australia)
21. Lawrence Dallaglio (England)
20. Gavin Hastings (Scotland)
19. Jason Leonard (England)
18. Joel Stransky (South Africa)
17. Michael Jones (New Zealand)
16. John Kirwan (New Zealand)




Nick Farr-Jones (Australia)
Position: Scrumhalf | World Cups: 2 (1987, ’91) | World Cup titles: 1 (1991)