As a young person and just coming back from America on holiday I was wondering whether these types of games could be shown on TV because it shows us the next generation of players coming through.In America the NFL high school games are huge and could also be huge here. Players including Yarde, Fraser and Tuilagi have all impressed I was just thinking about it.
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Beau Geste
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Why Not. They do it in South Africa where they show school games. Can't be anything but good for the game. It's shows the high profile that Rugby has in the country.
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For what?
One... two-thousand viewers?
Not worth anyone's time.
One... two-thousand viewers?
Not worth anyone's time.
Beau Geste
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If it's viewing figures that are the criteria, then no it won't work, but as a possible fill-in then it becomes a good thing. kids will love watching themselves on the TV and it may bring more of them to participate.
goodNumber10
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aren't these games getting streamed live by the RFU now though? the semi's etc... were all on youtube.
i agree there is no space/place/appetite for it on TV, but online, different matter.
i agree there is no space/place/appetite for it on TV, but online, different matter.
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TV channels care about viewing figures, generally! :lol:
Beau Geste
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TV channels care about viewing figures, generally!
Realise that. When I was in SA, DSTV have often shown schools rugby games over the years and I'm sure not for the viewing figures, more about trying to promote the game in general.
Realise that. When I was in SA, DSTV have often shown schools rugby games over the years and I'm sure not for the viewing figures, more about trying to promote the game in general.
goodNumber10
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think you're on the wrong track there mate, the game doesn't really need exposure it's one fo the most keenly followed area of SA rugby.
High School Rugby in SA is like High School/college football in the US. Monday night games are a big thing for the school, literally thousands of people turn out to watch it and the standard and intensity is incredible - probably more so than NZ schools rugby. Viewing figures are very high for schools rugby.
