International England vs Tonga Tour 2023

[Noitall]

It's being reported Dom Young's infection has spread to his brain

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

It's being reported Dom Young's infection has spread to his brain

Out of the series. Reported he’s recovering fortunately

 

[Makasene]

In reality Tonga is a competitor for players- wonder if it was intentional to not give free promotion to the competitor to the Kiwis?

Unlikely considering Tongan players play in the NRL which is a cornerstone product offering of SKY.

I would expect SKY have very good demographic data of their subscriber base.

With a 2.30am kick off time, if their data were to suggest only a small number of subscribers would watch then they would be unlikely to pay a premium for the rights.

The game was on free to air in England, the rights holder may have been wanting a bigger fee than SKY were willing to pay.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Unlikely considering Tongan players play in the NRL which is a cornerstone product offering of SKY.

I would expect SKY have very good demographic data of their subscriber base.

With a 2.30am kick off time, if their data were to suggest only a small number of subscribers would watch then they would be unlikely to pay a premium for the rights.

The game was on free to air in England, the rights holder may have been wanting a bigger fee than SKY were willing to pay.

I watched it on Kayo here in Oz. I was surprised! Didn't think they had any rights to it either.

 

[Makasene]

I watched it on Kayo here in Oz. I was surprised! Didn't think they had any rights to it either.

I have no knowledge but I would guess streaming rights were less than set/top box rights.

Had Spark Sport still been around you would think they would have nabbed it.

Also, in Australia - a 12.30am kickoff in NSW is still bloody late but achievable. better than 2.30am in Auckland

 

[Noitall]

Out of the series. Reported he’s recovering fortunately

Roosters’ star recruit in UK hospital after infection spreads to brain

The English winger has been in hospital for over a week after suffering headaches and swelling to his face that resulted in one of his eyes closing.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Noitall]

Deal struck so second and third England-Tonga Tests are shown in New Zealand following First Test blackout

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Deal struck so second and third England-Tonga Tests are shown in New Zealand following First Test blackout

Clocks change here this weekend so I think the games will be kicking off at 3:30am your time

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Correction. Clocks change Saturday night so this game will be 2:30am, it’s the final game where the NZ time will change.

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

England v Tonga: Matty Ashton and Ben Currie brought in for second Test​

Last updated on 1 minute ago1 minute ago.From the section Rugby League

Warrington Wolves full-back Matty Ashton made his England debut earlier this year against France

Second Test - England v Tonga
Venue: John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield Date: Saturday, 28 October Kick-off: 14:30 BST
Coverage: Live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer; live text updates on the BBC Sport website and app

Matty Ashton and Ben Currie have been called into England's 19-man squad for Saturday's second Test against Tonga in Huddersfield.
Warrington Wolves winger Ashton is set to make his second international appearance, coming in for the injured Tommy Makinson.
His club-mate Currie replaces Morgan Knowles, who is also injured.
England won the first Test 22-18 in St Helens last Sunday, with the third at Headingley on 4 November.
"Last week was a real battle of attrition and we fought hard to come out on top, but we still have work to do to win this three-game series," England head coach Shaun Wane said.
"We know that Tonga will be hurt, they'll come out even stronger, and will be seeking revenge this weekend."
Knowles was ruled out of the game on Tuesday with a thumb injury and Makinson is sidelined with a wrist issue, both picked up during the opening match.
England will be captained by St Helens full-back Jack Welsby while skipper George Williams serves the second of a two-game suspension before returning for the final Test.

England squad​

Ashton, Bateman, Burgess, Clark, Currie, Farrell, Hill, Johnstone, King, Lees, Lewis, McMeeken, Mulhern, Newman, Radley, Smith, Walker, Welsby (capt), Whitehead

 

[mt.wellington]

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[mt.wellington]

Game is now being steamed in NZ. $10 for one game or $16 for both.

rugbyleague

www.recast.tv

 

[mt.wellington]

Anyone know what NZST it starts? Monday???

 

[Worried2Death]

Anyone know what NZST it starts? Monday???

2.30 am Sunday

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Another tight game I reckon. Will be interesting to see if Tonga have improved from a week in training

 

[Worried2Death]

Another tight game I reckon. Will be interesting to see if Tonga have improved from a week in training

Should see a lot of improvement, be good to see them get up and level the series to keep it interesting.

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

Should see a lot of improvement, be good to see them get up and level the series to keep it interesting.

It would. I’m going to the third test

 

[Matiunz]

I have no knowledge but I would guess streaming rights were less than set/top box rights.

Had Spark Sport still been around you would think they would have nabbed it.

Also, in Australia - a 12.30am kickoff in NSW is still bloody late but achievable. better than 2.30am in Auckland

Was on Foxtel as well which Sky often piggy backs on

 

[mt.wellington]

AFB a big loss. Silly handling errors spoiling the game for MMT. Bateman is playing well...

 

[mt.wellington]

12-2 England HT...