UK Sport coverage
Nov 28th 2005, 1:35 pm
#16
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Re: UK Sport coverage
Originally Posted by Tiggy
Hi all, as a life long Leicester tigers fan I was woundering if there was any television coverage of Rugby Union Football in Canada. 
or if I will need to adopt another sport when we move there. I know to the ladies this is a minor point but to us blokes it's a matter of life or death 
or if I will need to adopt another sport when we move there. I know to the ladies this is a minor point but to us blokes it's a matter of life or death Life long Gloucester RFC fan here, Unfortunately rugby union or rugby league coverage is very scant in Canada.......My experiences in the 10 years I have been out here are........
No English Premiership league rugby at all.
Occasional coverage of six nations games (some on the french channels) Super 10 or 12 coverage on a weekly basis can't vouch for its age
Occasional Rugby League coverage from Australia/NZ
There is a Rugby Magazine style program one per week on Fox SW
Occasional coverage of internationals Canada or USA v touring teams
Obviously Rugby World Cup coverage
PS Haven't mentioned anything pay per view because that is expensive!!!!
Thats the rugby lowdown from my perspective.
But having said all that I don't really miss it, like others have said other sports fill the void.........Hockey .......great sport especially my "Leafs" plus basketball and baseball.
Cheers
Nov 28th 2005, 9:56 pm
#17
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Re: UK Sport coverage
Try www.mediazone.com it's about US$100 or so (they have various offers) for a year's subscription to download matches to your Windows PC (live streaming too).
So far this year I've watched the Lions in NZ, Tri Nations and a lot of the autumn internationals (nice to see Wales actually win something). It's not the greatest quality but it's about the only option right now - best bit is being able to watch when u want like on the morning train ride or a quiet moment in the office
Apart from that, if you're heading to Toronto then Scallywags (Yonge & St. Clair) is really the only pub left that still shows rugby (from Setanta) - get there early for the 6 Nations though...
So far this year I've watched the Lions in NZ, Tri Nations and a lot of the autumn internationals (nice to see Wales actually win something). It's not the greatest quality but it's about the only option right now - best bit is being able to watch when u want like on the morning train ride or a quiet moment in the office
Apart from that, if you're heading to Toronto then Scallywags (Yonge & St. Clair) is really the only pub left that still shows rugby (from Setanta) - get there early for the 6 Nations though...
Nov 28th 2005, 9:59 pm
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Re: UK Sport coverage
Originally Posted by calicardiff
Try www.mediazone.com it's about US$100 or so (they have various offers) for a year's subscription to download matches to your Windows PC (live streaming too).
So far this year I've watched the Lions in NZ, Tri Nations and a lot of the autumn internationals (nice to see Wales actually win something). It's not the greatest quality but it's about the only option right now - best bit is being able to watch when u want like on the morning train ride or a quiet moment in the office
Apart from that, if you're heading to Toronto then Scallywags (Yonge & St. Clair) is really the only pub left that still shows rugby (from Setanta) - get there early for the 6 Nations though...
So far this year I've watched the Lions in NZ, Tri Nations and a lot of the autumn internationals (nice to see Wales actually win something). It's not the greatest quality but it's about the only option right now - best bit is being able to watch when u want like on the morning train ride or a quiet moment in the office
Apart from that, if you're heading to Toronto then Scallywags (Yonge & St. Clair) is really the only pub left that still shows rugby (from Setanta) - get there early for the 6 Nations though...
Nov 29th 2005, 12:33 pm
#19
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Re: UK Sport coverage
Originally Posted by dbd33
O'Farrells on Kingston Rd has the 6 nations, as does Kitty O'Shea's on Queen. I expect there are more but those are ones I can walk to.
Nov 29th 2005, 3:32 pm
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Re: UK Sport coverage
Guys and Gals if your missing your rugby fix get out and start coaching it.
Schools and community clubs are looking for players and coaches perhaps one day it'll be bigger than the NFL.
start here www.rugbycanada.ca and work down to your local level.
PS. fox sports world had these games on T.V during 2005
Rugby on Fox 2005
Date Competition Home Visitor Kickoff (ET)
Aug. 2 Tri Nations South Africa Australia 2 a.m.
Aug. 9 Tri Nations South Africa New Zealand 2 a.m.
Aug. 16 Tri Nations Australia New Zealand 2 a.m.
Aug. 23 Tri Nations Australia South Africa 2 a.m.
Aug. 30 Tri Nations New Zealand South Africa 2 a.m.
Sep. 6 Tri Nations New Zealand Australia 2 a.m.
Sep. 13 NPC Auckland Waikato 2 a.m.
Sep. 20 NPC/RS Canterbury Waikato 2 a.m.
Sep. 27 NPC/RS Canterbury Wellington 2 a.m.
Oct. 4 NPC North Habour Taranaki 2 a.m.
Oct. 11 NPC/RS Canterbury Auckland 2 a.m.
Oct. 18 NPC Semifinal Canterbury Otago 2 a.m.
Oct. 25 NPC Final Auckland Otago 2 a.m.
Dec. 13 - Bermuda Classic 11 p.m.
And for some CSTV shows College rugby
http://www.cstv.com/sports/c-rugby/cs-c-rugby-body.html
Schools and community clubs are looking for players and coaches perhaps one day it'll be bigger than the NFL.
start here www.rugbycanada.ca and work down to your local level.
PS. fox sports world had these games on T.V during 2005
Rugby on Fox 2005
Date Competition Home Visitor Kickoff (ET)
Aug. 2 Tri Nations South Africa Australia 2 a.m.
Aug. 9 Tri Nations South Africa New Zealand 2 a.m.
Aug. 16 Tri Nations Australia New Zealand 2 a.m.
Aug. 23 Tri Nations Australia South Africa 2 a.m.
Aug. 30 Tri Nations New Zealand South Africa 2 a.m.
Sep. 6 Tri Nations New Zealand Australia 2 a.m.
Sep. 13 NPC Auckland Waikato 2 a.m.
Sep. 20 NPC/RS Canterbury Waikato 2 a.m.
Sep. 27 NPC/RS Canterbury Wellington 2 a.m.
Oct. 4 NPC North Habour Taranaki 2 a.m.
Oct. 11 NPC/RS Canterbury Auckland 2 a.m.
Oct. 18 NPC Semifinal Canterbury Otago 2 a.m.
Oct. 25 NPC Final Auckland Otago 2 a.m.
Dec. 13 - Bermuda Classic 11 p.m.
And for some CSTV shows College rugby
http://www.cstv.com/sports/c-rugby/cs-c-rugby-body.html
Nov 29th 2005, 9:04 pm
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Re: UK Sport coverage
Originally Posted by Tiggy
Hi all, as a life long Leicester tigers fan I was woundering if there was any television coverage of Rugby Union Football in Canada. or if I will need to adopt another sport when we move there. I know to the ladies this is a minor point but to us blokes it's a matter of life or death
or if I will need to adopt another sport when we move there. I know to the ladies this is a minor point but to us blokes it's a matter of life or death Good luck!
Wayne
Nov 30th 2005, 4:16 am
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Re: UK Sport coverage
Originally Posted by Tiggy
Hi all, as a life long Leicester tigers fan I was woundering if there was any television coverage of Rugby Union Football in Canada. or if I will need to adopt another sport when we move there. I know to the ladies this is a minor point but to us blokes it's a matter of life or death
or if I will need to adopt another sport when we move there. I know to the ladies this is a minor point but to us blokes it's a matter of life or death Check out www.sportsnet.ca or www.tsn.ca for schedules.
