I think some of us think much too deeply about things. It's a good simple message and a bit of fun and I like it for that.

I ditched Sky 6 months ago, so I'm spared this

As someone earlier said, you're preaching to the converted, showing it on that channel. As for sticking it on free to air.....well, Sky aren't going to waste thousands on RL ads on other channels, are they. It's hardly going to get someone from Leicestershire to sign up to Sky, whilst the ads for The Voice are on.

As for Mr Vegas.....well, his Monkey sidekick from the tea adverts is funnier (they kept him.....ditched for a glove puppet....says it all, really)

The majority of League fans will like it, particularly the dig at Union, neutrals will say "haha oh yeah, those footballers and their diving", and Union fans will laugh at the stereotype and how little we are of a threat to them.

I like JV and his standup. This advert did reek of desperation and small time sport, but it did remind me of how I used to feel watching a game. I suspect it won't make any material difference to anyone, ever.

Thought it was pretty funny. Vegas does that faux-indignance well and it was very obviously hyperbole (which become more obvious as the advert went on to sports more and more removed from RL).

Fans of every sport will sing the praises of their sport while comparing to, and putting down, other sports. At the risk of sounding too much like a LAD; it's just a bit of banter. Lighten up, enjoy the sports you enjoy* and enjoy RL for all the reasons Vegas mentions.

*Except for "the dirty word"...

If the cap fits (literally). We are a small time minority sport!

At least we've got a promotional video to whinge about this year!

Well said Snaggle, heaven knows how far we will sink further down the Sky pecking order ..... Boot'n'all in a cafe and even that got canned !!. Wednesday afternoon rugby anybody, as long as it doesn't clash with the ladies bog snorkling

On the plus side, yes it's my sport already but I liked it.

I was disappointed he didn't say anything good about the game.
It seemed to me all anti negative to make a point??

"anti negative"? Sounds like my missus.

I quite liked the 'ad' as a bit of fun heralding a new season. I'm not quite sure what it was all about beyond that, as I don't think that it will make more existing none RL watching Sky subscribers watch 'our' game, or better still for Sky get more people subscribing to Sky Sports

Made me chuckle posted it on my Facebook to make sure the gospel is spread !!!!

The finger smelling scene made me smile..

The Yorkshire version is here- https://youtu.be/A25QIcz8-fk

The Yorkshire version is here- https://youtu.be/A25QIcz8-fk

Not watched the Yorkshire one...as I have it in my head now....It's the commentary from the guy who did that classic Cas v Pie game... youz dirty get...get I'm off Cambell.
Az can't spake!

If I watch it and find out its not him....I'll be gutted!
Lol