FORUMS FORUMS






RLFANS.COM
Celebrating
25 years service to
the Rugby League
Community!
  
FORUMS > The Virtual Terrace > lets play STATE OF ORIGIN & WAR OF THE ROSES @ WEMBLEY
299 posts in 21 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin, Durham Giant , TimperleySaint
RankPostsTeam
Club Owner2874No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200421 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Aug 2024Aug 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
8762_1295775855.jpg
:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_8762.jpg



Quote: dally messenger "since you say the TV figures for origin are terrible, what were they actually?

c'mon lad'"


Well put it this way, they are not listed on BARB as being in the top 30 shows on the channels they were shown on for the weeks they were last shown on Sky.

Considering there are things that made it into the top 30 such as Live Greyhound Racing, Americas Cup Sailing and Las Vegas Darts Classic then you get the idea. The lowest rating in the top 30 on any of the Sky Sports channels was 31,000 viewers. Therefore, by implication, there were less than 31,000 viewers of State of Origin in the UK.

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach12958No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 200718 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2011Jul 2011LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



Quote: Derwent "Well put it this way, they are not listed on BARB as being in the top 30 shows on the channels they were shown on for the weeks they were last shown on Sky.

Considering there are things that made it into the top 30 such as Live Greyhound Racing, Americas Cup Sailing and Las Vegas Darts Classic then you get the idea. The lowest rating in the top 30 on any of the Sky Sports channels was 31,000 viewers. Therefore, by implication, there were less than 31,000 viewers of State of Origin in the UK.'"


so you dont know the answer?

thanks for that, its what i suspected

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach12958No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 200718 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2011Jul 2011LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



Quote: digger "NFL and Aussie Rules have no games over here so fans of these sports rarely get a chance to see a professional game. One off games are bound to attract big crowds. Rugby League fans can watch games every week and showpiece games twice a year. This is why playing the Origin game over here would not sell out a big stadium. It would not raise the profile of the game as it would only be interesting to Rugby League fans. It's a dumb and pointless discussion.'"


origin isnt just another RL game.

and it would appeal to people who arent just RL fans.

RankPostsTeam
Club Owner2874No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200421 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Aug 2024Aug 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
8762_1295775855.jpg
:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_8762.jpg



Quote: dally messenger "so you dont know the answer?

thanks for that, its what i suspected'"


I know that the viewing figures were less than 31,000 which is poor by any means that you wish to measure it by. The exact figure is irrelevant in that context.

Now if you want to interpret that differently and look even more of a t!t than usual then go right ahead Walter.

RankPostsTeam
Club Owner299No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200421 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Apr 2011Feb 2010LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
8361.jpg
:8361.jpg



Quote: dally messenger "origin isnt just another RL game.

and it would appeal to people who arent just RL fans.'"


You're right, played in the UK it would be a game between two teams that UK RL fans have no interest in. It would not appeal to non-RL fans as much as the Challenge Cup final does.

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach12958No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 200718 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2011Jul 2011LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



Quote: digger "You're right, played in the UK it would be a game between two teams that UK RL fans have no interest in. It would not appeal to non-RL fans as much as the Challenge Cup final does.'"


ill bet you dont watch it either.

put it this way, anybody that does wants to watch more of it

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach12958No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 200718 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2011Jul 2011LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



Quote: Derwent "I know that the viewing figures were less than 31,000 which is poor by any means that you wish to measure it by. The exact figure is irrelevant in that context.

Now if you want to interpret that differently and look even more of a t!t than usual then go right ahead Walter.'"


well since you are the self appointed expert, how did other programs rate in the same 10 am time slot on a weekday

surely you wouldnt be dumb enough to compare a RL game shown in a poor time slot when people are working to shows in prime time at night?


icon_lol.gif

RankPostsTeam
Club Owner299No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200421 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Apr 2011Feb 2010LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
8361.jpg
:8361.jpg



I do watch it so you'd lose that bet. I hear that less than 31,000 do in the UK though.

Tell me why you think that it would attract people that aren't interested in Rugby League in the UK.

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach12958No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 200718 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2011Jul 2011LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



derwent expects half of england to take the day off work to watch origin for it to be deemed a success


icon_lol.gif icon_lol.gif

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach12958No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 200718 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2011Jul 2011LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



Quote: digger "I do watch it so you'd lose that bet. I hear that less than 31,000 do in the UK though.

Tell me why you think that it would attract people that aren't interested in Rugby League in the UK.'"


you watch it huh?


icon_lol.gif

RankPostsTeam
Club Owner299No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200421 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Apr 2011Feb 2010LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
8361.jpg
:8361.jpg



Yes, I'm a Rugby League fan so I often watch games. What's funny about that? How about you answer my question instead of proving my point about it being a dumb and pointless debate?

Why would it attract people in the UK who aren't interested in RL?

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach5671No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 200717 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
May 2009Jan 1970LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
34439.jpg
winning like never before. decoys. mouse traps. chicken wings. lollie pops. shepperds. the crusher. grapples. big league. In 1935 The Dragon Slayers as they were known defeated Canterbury bulldogs 91-6, which is still the biggest win in the Club's History. In 1907, the St George district had a club in the Sydney rugby union competition. Interestingly, the team's area was referred to as the 'Illawarra suburbs'. A resolution to form a St George rugby league club was made at a local meeting held in early 1908, but the movement faltered and collapsed. St George, wearing the district colours of red and white, played in the NSWRL's Third Grade competition in 1910, and formed a President's Cup team in 1911. References were found at the time to district teams being called 'The Saints'.the perfect 11 //www.dragons.com.au/shop/index.asp //dragons.leagueunlimited.com/ //www.showroom.com.au/dragons/drag ... 1intro.htm:34439.jpg



cause its aussie icon_lol.gif

RankPostsTeam
International Chairman26578
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 200223 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2017Apr 2017LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
1408_1377158863.jpg
[url=http://tinyurl.com/xmaschoccy:3awnsnxa][img:3awnsnxa]http://imgur.com/dR3Vl.gif[/img:3awnsnxa][/url:3awnsnxa] [b:3awnsnxa][url=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?type=3&campid=5335822080&toolid=10001&customid=sitcforum&ext=rugby+league&satitle=rugby+league:3awnsnxa]ebay's Rugby League Bargains[/url:3awnsnxa][/b:3awnsnxa] ¦ [b:3awnsnxa][url=http://pepperkorn.shauctions.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=CAP1:3awnsnxa]Boost Your eBay Sales[/url:3awnsnxa][/b:3awnsnxa] ¦ [b:3awnsnxa][url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=%26%2334%3Brugby%20league%26%2334%3B&tag=newrugbyleaguestore-21&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738:3awnsnxa]Recommended Amazon Stuff[/url:3awnsnxa][/b:3awnsnxa] ¦ [b:3awnsnxa][url=http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2143305-10444737:3awnsnxa]Get a Free Ink Cart!!![/url:3awnsnxa][/b:3awnsnxa] ¦ [b:3awnsnxa][url=http://tinyurl.com/yettlvv:3awnsnxa]Quins RL T-Shirts, BRAND NEW DESIGNS[/url:3awnsnxa][/b:3awnsnxa]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_1408.jpg



Quote: dally messenger "derwent expects half of england to take the day off work to watch origin for it to be deemed a success



Those figures include those who watched the two replays of the games, typically at 6pm and 10pm, hardly ground breaking figures no matter how you want to try and spin it.

UK RL fans are just not interested in a fake competition devised by the ARL to compete with the massive figures the AFL were getting.

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach12958No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 200718 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2011Jul 2011LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature

:



Quote: digger "Yes, I'm a Rugby League fan so I often watch games. What's funny about that? How about you answer my question instead of proving my point about it being a dumb and pointless debate?

Why would it attract people in the UK who aren't interested in RL?'"


yeah whilst you are watching origin im watching huddersfield town

go town

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach5671No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 200717 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
May 2009Jan 1970LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
34439.jpg
winning like never before. decoys. mouse traps. chicken wings. lollie pops. shepperds. the crusher. grapples. big league. In 1935 The Dragon Slayers as they were known defeated Canterbury bulldogs 91-6, which is still the biggest win in the Club's History. In 1907, the St George district had a club in the Sydney rugby union competition. Interestingly, the team's area was referred to as the 'Illawarra suburbs'. A resolution to form a St George rugby league club was made at a local meeting held in early 1908, but the movement faltered and collapsed. St George, wearing the district colours of red and white, played in the NSWRL's Third Grade competition in 1910, and formed a President's Cup team in 1911. References were found at the time to district teams being called 'The Saints'.the perfect 11 //www.dragons.com.au/shop/index.asp //dragons.leagueunlimited.com/ //www.showroom.com.au/dragons/drag ... 1intro.htm:34439.jpg



for over 100 years . queensland vs new south wales . its fake icon_rolleyes.gif you do know why they brought in the state of origin ?? dont you icon_wink.gif

299 posts in 21 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin, Durham Giant , TimperleySaint
299 posts in 21 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin, Durham Giant , TimperleySaint



All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the RLFANS.COM or its subsites.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that news stories, articles and images are correct, we cannot be held responsible for errors. However, if you feel any material on this website is copyrighted or incorrect in any way please contact us using the link at the top of the page so we can remove it or negotiate copyright permission.

RLFANS.COM, the owners of this website, is not responsible for the content of its sub-sites or posts, please email the author of this sub-site or post if you feel you find an article offensive or of a choice nature that you disagree with.

Copyright 1999 - 2024 RLFANS.COM

You must be 18+ to gamble, for more information and for help with gambling issues see https://www.begambleaware.org/.



Please Support RLFANS.COM


2.87744140625:5
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
1m
Film game
Boss Hog
5329
6m
I dont think this is a good signing for the Leopards
Leyther in n
8
13m
Paladin Sports
The Curtism
11
16m
Recruitment rumours and links
Or thane
3542
22m
Squad 2025
Faxlore
31
32m
New Players
Deadcowboys1
129
37m
Game - Song Titles
Wildmoggy
40594
37m
2025 Recruitment
Bullseye
171
39m
BORED The Band Name Game
Wildmoggy
63083
58m
removing posts
PopTart
7
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
28s
Hospitality packages including new refurbished Foxs Bar
AgbriggAmble
10
35s
New Players
Deadcowboys1
129
48s
I dont think this is a good signing for the Leopards
Leyther in n
8
49s
Film game
Boss Hog
5329
53s
The Brick Stadium ownership update
stpatricks
29
53s
removing posts
PopTart
7
1m
A Year to Remember
Wigg'n
3
1m
Recruitment rumours and links
Or thane
3542
1m
Merry Christmas
The Curtism
6
1m
Game - Song Titles
Wildmoggy
40594
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
RIP Keith Hepworth 1942-2024
Jake the Peg
4
TODAY
9000 season ticket holders announced
Bombers Doub
1
TODAY
Merry Christmas
The Curtism
6
TODAY
I dont think this is a good signing for the Leopards
Leyther in n
8
TODAY
Red Devils sign International forward
Huddersfield
1
TODAY
Hospitality packages including new refurbished Foxs Bar
AgbriggAmble
10
TODAY
Offiah on Salary Cap
Shifty Cat
11
TODAY
removing posts
PopTart
7
TODAY
Season pass roll call
Rugby Raider
30
TODAY
Positivity Pact
Sebasteeno
3
TODAY
Jack Coventry
Wanderer
1
TODAY
A Year to Remember
Wigg'n
3
TODAY
2025 Annual
JamieRobinso
1
TODAY
2025 KIT Thread
Sadfish
1
TODAY
NRL Kick Off Rules
stpatricks
7
TODAY
Garry Schofield
PopTart
6
TODAY
Out of contract 2025
Alffi_7
9
TODAY
Gary Schofield
hull2524
10
TODAY
Joe Phillips
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Andy Ellis
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Manoa Wacokecoke
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Jeylan Hodgson
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Mackenzie Harman
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Ben Dent
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Callum Rutland
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Harry Aldous
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Jack Aldous
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Garry Schofield
rubber ducki
14
TODAY
Lennon Bursell
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Brett Ferres
Wanderer
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
England Beat Samoa To Take Tes..
961
England's Women Demolish The W..
800
England Beat Samoa Comfortably..
1053
Operational Rules Tribunal –..
855
IMG-RFL club gradings released..
1123
Wakefield Trinity Win Champion..
1648
Hunslet Secure Promotion After..
1904
Trinity Into Play Off Final Af..
2155
Wigan Warriors Crowned Champio..
1728
York Valkyrie Win Back to Back..
1968
Hunslet Book Relegation Play O..
2434
Penrith Panthers Secure Fourth..
1874
Wigan Humiliate Leigh For Gran..
1961
Hull KR Survive Warrington Fig..
2147
Warrington Wolves Break Saints..
2280
POSTSONLINEREGISTRATIONSRECORD
19.64M +11,679 ↓-19380,15414,103
LOGIN HERE
or REGISTER for more features!.

When you register you get access to the live match scores, live match chat and you can post in the discussions on the forums.
RLFANS Match Centre
There are currently no matches to display.
Matches on TV
This is an inplay table and live positions can change.
Mens Betfred Super League XXVIII ROUND : 1
 PLDFADIFFPTS
Wigan 29 768 338 430 48
Hull KR 29 731 344 387 44
Warrington 29 769 351 418 42
Leigh 29 580 442 138 33
Salford 28 556 561 -5 32
St.Helens 28 618 411 207 30
 
Catalans 27 475 427 48 30
Leeds 27 530 488 42 28
Huddersfield 27 468 658 -190 20
Castleford 27 425 735 -310 15
Hull FC 27 328 894 -566 6
LondonB 27 317 916 -599 6
This is an inplay table and live positions can change.
Betfred Championship 2024 ROUND : 1
 PLDFADIFFPTS
Wakefield 27 1032 275 757 52
Toulouse 26 765 388 377 37
Bradford 28 723 420 303 36
York 29 695 501 194 32
Widnes 27 561 502 59 29
Featherstone 27 634 525 109 28
 
Sheffield 26 626 526 100 28
Doncaster 26 498 619 -121 25
Halifax 26 509 650 -141 22
Batley 26 422 591 -169 22
Swinton 28 484 676 -192 20
Barrow 25 442 720 -278 19
Whitehaven 25 437 826 -389 18
Dewsbury 27 348 879 -531 4
Hunslet 1 6 10 -4 0
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
1m
Film game
Boss Hog
5329
6m
I dont think this is a good signing for the Leopards
Leyther in n
8
13m
Paladin Sports
The Curtism
11
16m
Recruitment rumours and links
Or thane
3542
22m
Squad 2025
Faxlore
31
32m
New Players
Deadcowboys1
129
37m
Game - Song Titles
Wildmoggy
40594
37m
2025 Recruitment
Bullseye
171
39m
BORED The Band Name Game
Wildmoggy
63083
58m
removing posts
PopTart
7
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
28s
Hospitality packages including new refurbished Foxs Bar
AgbriggAmble
10
35s
New Players
Deadcowboys1
129
48s
I dont think this is a good signing for the Leopards
Leyther in n
8
49s
Film game
Boss Hog
5329
53s
The Brick Stadium ownership update
stpatricks
29
53s
removing posts
PopTart
7
1m
A Year to Remember
Wigg'n
3
1m
Recruitment rumours and links
Or thane
3542
1m
Merry Christmas
The Curtism
6
1m
Game - Song Titles
Wildmoggy
40594
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
RIP Keith Hepworth 1942-2024
Jake the Peg
4
TODAY
9000 season ticket holders announced
Bombers Doub
1
TODAY
Merry Christmas
The Curtism
6
TODAY
I dont think this is a good signing for the Leopards
Leyther in n
8
TODAY
Red Devils sign International forward
Huddersfield
1
TODAY
Hospitality packages including new refurbished Foxs Bar
AgbriggAmble
10
TODAY
Offiah on Salary Cap
Shifty Cat
11
TODAY
removing posts
PopTart
7
TODAY
Season pass roll call
Rugby Raider
30
TODAY
Positivity Pact
Sebasteeno
3
TODAY
Jack Coventry
Wanderer
1
TODAY
A Year to Remember
Wigg'n
3
TODAY
2025 Annual
JamieRobinso
1
TODAY
2025 KIT Thread
Sadfish
1
TODAY
NRL Kick Off Rules
stpatricks
7
TODAY
Garry Schofield
PopTart
6
TODAY
Out of contract 2025
Alffi_7
9
TODAY
Gary Schofield
hull2524
10
TODAY
Joe Phillips
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Andy Ellis
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Manoa Wacokecoke
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Jeylan Hodgson
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Mackenzie Harman
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Ben Dent
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Callum Rutland
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Harry Aldous
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Jack Aldous
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Garry Schofield
rubber ducki
14
TODAY
Lennon Bursell
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Brett Ferres
Wanderer
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
England Beat Samoa To Take Tes..
961
England's Women Demolish The W..
800
England Beat Samoa Comfortably..
1053
Operational Rules Tribunal –..
855
IMG-RFL club gradings released..
1123
Wakefield Trinity Win Champion..
1648
Hunslet Secure Promotion After..
1904
Trinity Into Play Off Final Af..
2155
Wigan Warriors Crowned Champio..
1728
York Valkyrie Win Back to Back..
1968
Hunslet Book Relegation Play O..
2434
Penrith Panthers Secure Fourth..
1874
Wigan Humiliate Leigh For Gran..
1961
Hull KR Survive Warrington Fig..
2147
Warrington Wolves Break Saints..
2280


Visit the RLFANS.COM SHOP
for more merchandise!