Dai Perk
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Hey, y'all - odd question for you regarding coverage of the different codes...
When I, as an American think of rugby, I think Rugby Union. It took me like 10 months to realize there was something else called League, and that it was very different. I also eventually became aware of Sevens, I think through random ESPN coverage.
Thing is, I can't even find providers for League over here. Finding Union leagues was hard (and expensive) enough, but League doesn't even seem available. That's fine (I love Union and don't really care to watch anything else), but confusing, because it seems like League has all the money?
Sonny Bill comes up and signs a supposedly record contract for a League team I'd literally never heard of. How can these teams afford these big name, high-priced stars when their sport seems like a niche within a niche?
Also, if you listen to podcasts about Rugby Union in general, they will often list scores and give at least a bit of analysis for Sevens tournaments that are happening, but never ever a mention of League games or results. Why in Rugby Union friendly with Sevens, but seemingly anti-League? I imagine it's a hangover from that original rift over professionalism? At this stage, wouldn't it be better for everyone to play nice?
Just curious, thanks as always!
When I, as an American think of rugby, I think Rugby Union. It took me like 10 months to realize there was something else called League, and that it was very different. I also eventually became aware of Sevens, I think through random ESPN coverage.
Thing is, I can't even find providers for League over here. Finding Union leagues was hard (and expensive) enough, but League doesn't even seem available. That's fine (I love Union and don't really care to watch anything else), but confusing, because it seems like League has all the money?
Sonny Bill comes up and signs a supposedly record contract for a League team I'd literally never heard of. How can these teams afford these big name, high-priced stars when their sport seems like a niche within a niche?
Also, if you listen to podcasts about Rugby Union in general, they will often list scores and give at least a bit of analysis for Sevens tournaments that are happening, but never ever a mention of League games or results. Why in Rugby Union friendly with Sevens, but seemingly anti-League? I imagine it's a hangover from that original rift over professionalism? At this stage, wouldn't it be better for everyone to play nice?
Just curious, thanks as always!