flagrag 704 Posted February 16, 2013 There will be cutbacks in coverage for darts,Snooker, Rugby union ,show jumping,ten pin bowlingand imported programmes from the US. But as has has happened with Greyhounds coverage the door is never bolted shut and can be reopened if terms change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted February 16, 2013 Sorry if I've missed it, but has the NZ wild card been announced yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,730 Posted February 16, 2013 Sorry if I've missed it, but has the NZ wild card been announced yet? No you haven`t missed it-not announced yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 49 Posted February 16, 2013 my guess it will be announced this week, might be Tuesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 3,114 Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) my guess it will be announced this week, might be Tuesday Kiwi, has anything been announced about the coverage? Even if Sky don't televise it, is there any way we might be able to watch it? Edited February 16, 2013 by Jacques Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Skid 425 Posted February 16, 2013 No problem, Airbus 380 from Heathrow, when it lands Western Springs is about 40 minutes away, makes a nice long weekend. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted February 17, 2013 Kiwi, has anything been announced about the coverage? Even if Sky don't televise it, is there any way we might be able to watch it? Jacques, you can always stream it from the official site or from one of the other TV broadcasters!! ps. Isn't it about time you changed your signature?? You might upset your Number 1 this season!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 49 Posted February 18, 2013 Might know more tomorrow, waiting to find out myself 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 3,114 Posted February 18, 2013 Jacques, you can always stream it from the official site or from one of the other TV broadcasters!! ps. Isn't it about time you changed your signature?? You might upset your Number 1 this season!!! Signature looks fine to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Science 1,059 Posted February 18, 2013 There will be cutbacks in coverage for darts,Snooker, Rugby union ,show jumping,ten pin bowlingand imported programmes from the US. But as has has happened with Greyhounds coverage the door is never bolted shut and can be reopened if terms change. With regards to the sports you mention,it looks from the outside as if Sky are actually increasing their coverage of rugby and darts.A new deal has been signed to further increase coverage of the Autumn internationals and darts are expanding the size of its Premier league to 10 players over 16 weeks to sit alongside the 6 tournaments it covers live already.Darts is revelling in everything speedway doesn't have,sell out crowds,bulging sponsorship,improving product.rapidly increasing prize money and healthy viewing figures,cant see Sky wanting to detach itself with the sport growing so rapidly.As for snooker Sky only has a small stake with only 2 tournaments,snooker has 2 existing contracts with BBC and Eurosport,and can survive without Sky.Sky have the reputation of going after the sports they want hard(formula 1) and leaving the rest what they don't(6 nations rugby as an example).As for U.S sport a new contract for NBA has been stuck alongside the current NFL contract.If speedway is to be lumped with the other sports of ten pin bowling and show jumping then things are desperate. Personally I like watching the GP coverage although I don't think the current Elite league fare shows the sport in a great light,lets hope it doesn't have a negative effect on the GP deal and Sky still consider speedway desirable,so a new deal can be done . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 704 Posted February 18, 2013 New Science- There will 1 or 2 less Darts events on Sky in the next 12 months and its not just events being cut its the production costs as well with a few less cameras next season for Rugby and championship/league football Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 49 Posted February 19, 2013 NZ SGP is being televised and will be shown on local tv delayed coverage. Unsure of what that means worldwide. My guess it will be available as pay per view on speedwaygp.com site if Sky or any British channel doesn't pick it up. Jason Bunyan is the wildcard Sean Mason And Dale Finch are reserves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted February 19, 2013 Kiwi - will that be on sky or free to air? likely to be same as last year i.e. full replay day after meeting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 49 Posted February 19, 2013 didn't get told anything official but reading between the lines yes same as last year. As "The Dirt" is shown on Sky (NZ) I guess it will be the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Jason Bunyan is the wildcard have to say i have mixed feelings about that - i think bunyan was the right choice last year, and if bill buckley thinks it will help the gate this year then fair enough, hes the one who has fronted the cash to bring the gp here. But tbh - and i realise as a kiwi this may be treasonous - i think i would rather be going to see batch in the number 16 race jacket than bunyan Edited February 19, 2013 by waihekeaces1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites