The problems with the show are obvious. It looks amateur, unprofessional and is produced before all the weekends matches have been played. Then theres the timeslot and national coverage. They basically need to look at MOTD2 and copy the format. It'd also help if the presenter and guests didn't act and dress like they've gone to a mates house for a BBQ and a chat. They need someone in the mould of Alan Hansen, someone knowledgable about RL, who can explain certain aspects to people who are new to the game.

Correct. Better production and a better presenter. Robbie Paul comes across okay I think, but smarten the lad up. John Kear is okay. Sinfield and Peacock sound like cavemen! I've not a clue who i'd pick as a presenter. Copying MOTD2 format would be a great idea, even the soccerball fans can relate to it then as it would feel familiar to their little brains.

Who's a presenter or former player who knows their stuff?

I'm not sure, that's part of the problem.

I know that Mark Chapman (from Radio 1) has done some sports presenting and used to watch Hull while at uni. When he did the sports bulletin, he'd always try and get RL in there. Other than that I'm struggling.

Just anyone who has some enthusiasm, hasn't got a broad northern accent and comes accross as professional will do for me.

John Gaunt of The Sun newspaper, formerly of Talksport supports Hull, as does Adrian Durham, currently of Talksport. Also strong newspaper/media links with those two and i'm sure they would be made up if they got a sports tv show gig.

I’d like to see how John Wells would get on at presenting. He’s an intelligent bloke, not full of ‘erms’ and ‘ya knows’ and has a lot of time on his hands now. Whenever he’s been on the radio he’s come across well. Hopefully could be RL’s answer to Gary Lineker (and not John Barnes).

Good call that, he does come across really well.

Chris Evans used to cover rugby league for local radio in one of his first ever broadcasting jobs.

Don't think RL could afford him!

Reckon we will get decent coverage ont' BBC for the RLWC?

The OP asked for comment from outside the heartlands. I record the Sunday morning repeat, which is a godsend. Since we're starved of RL in London media it's like an oasis in a desert. Whatever else, please keep this repeat going. The match highlights are worth the programme alone, for someone who is otherwise dependent on the wholly inadequate Sky News highlights.

As for presenters and production it's obviously a low budget production so there's little chance of a slicker programme without a big increase in the budget, which I don't see happening. They do a good job given the limited means.

The one major improvement (pointed out above) that wouldn't cost any more is to be more selective with their interviewees.

You're correct in everything you say. I feel sorry for rl fans outside the m62 corridor, ive got mates in sunderland who like watching league in the summer but can only watch sky games.

The Super League Show on Sunday, 27 June 2010 will now air at 10.25pm on BBC1 (North; North West and North East Regions only).

The change is due to BBC1 now screening the England v Germany World Cup match in that original time slot.

Harry Gration and special guest bring fans all the very best action from Round 19 of the Engage Super League, including highlights from Friday night's big clash, as Huddersfield Giants face Hull KR.

Friday also sees Hull FC against Catalans Dragons and St Helens verses Salford.

Saturday's clash between Harlequins and Wigan will also feature.

Cheers for that. We should keep this thread going so people can see when it's on!

There's a lot of talk about the production of SLS and RL coverage on the BBC, but I actually really like what we get now. I much prefer it to Sky coverage nowadays, particularly with match coverage.

With Sky I sometimes feel like I'm getting motion sickness with all the rapidly cut, swopping shots and grotesque rubber-necking coverage of injuries where he have to see it from every angle possible at at every imaginable speed of slow motion. Then you have the bizarre sci-fi graphics of the imaginary hydraulic big screen superimposed above the mainstand. Not to mention the terrible commentators, with the exception of Barrie Mac.

With the BBC you have simple cuts between wide and close up shots during play and none of the swooping graphics threatening to collide with the glass surface of your TV screen. The commentators are also generally better; Dave Woods is terrific, Davis, when he gets into it, can be cracking and Clare Balding, for some baffling reason loves RL. Then you get the likes of Kear getting involved who far surpasses Sky regulars Cullen, Millward and McRae.

For me SLS has had some great articles of late now that it has stopped being simply about highlights. Robbie Paul interviewing Naylor about the pit falls for players when their career is over in particular sticks out in my mind. Granted, there does need to be a better variety of guest experts who deal with the studio better. Also, the credits do need sprucing up; more creative images, better song. And yes, Gration needs to go. I do like Jon Wilkin, but I give Dave Woods a go. However, if the lovely Tanya Arnold were to continue presenting full time I would be a very, VERY pleased man.

Cheap the BBC coverage may be, but all you really need for sport is two main camera angles and someone who can articulate the action and mood well. SLS does need improving in certain areas, but there's a good foundation there and is worth more than the ridiculous time slots it is given.

I agree on Dave Woods. I don't mind Claire Balding because she's enthusiastic about the game, like you said for some baffling reason. Maybe those two and John Kear could put a decent show together. Problem with Tanya Arnold is that her voice is deeper than any man i've ever spoken to.