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Old 03-11-2015, 19:55
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Precisely, he did all that whilst part of Sky Sports' rugby league team. It says nothing about what he is doing now instead of working for them.

He could have taken on other commitments so is no longer available, or maybe Sky have simply cut back and, as Darren suggests, decided to use their regulars to fill in on other duties.

So whether he would be available for the BBC as a second commentator if required depends on what he is doing now instead of his work for Sky. Which is the point I was making.
Apologies - I hadn't been following the prior discussion, I'd just replied to that aspect of your post.

Aside from his talkSPORT reporting commitments, Graham makes the odd appearance on Liverpool's TV channel LFC TV, but I believe this is only an occasional thing. I doubt this would have precluded him from working on Sky Sports though.

I'm sure Beeky could do a job as the BBC's secondary rugby league commentator - however I'm not sure they'd be that keen to call upon someone so ingrained in talkSPORT's output, despite his BBC background with Radio Merseyside. That said, BBC TV are happy to use talkSPORT's lead football commentator Jim Proudfoot on their BDO World Darts Championship coverage, so perhaps it wouldn't be an issue.
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Old 03-11-2015, 22:56
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Aviva Premiership Rugby - Sunday 1 November (ITV)

Round 3 Highlights

Mark Durden-Smith at the AJ Bell Stadium with David Flatman.

BAT v HAR: Jonathan Harris-Bass

GLO v WOR: Tom Skippings (reporting)
SAR v LIR: Tom Skippings (reporting)

SAL v NOR: Charlie Brougham
NEW v EXE: Alastair Eykyn & Rob Vickerman (as BT Sport)

LEIC v WAS: Nick Mullins, Ben Kay & Austin Healey (as BT Sport)


Full-match commentaries on premiershiprugby.tv:
GLO v WOR: Dan Strange
SAR v LIR: Chris Sharples
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Old 04-11-2015, 01:46
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Don't know if previously mentioned but a couple of weeks ago it was announced that Dottie Pepper will be replacing David Feherty at CBS (Feherty having gone to NBC).

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Old 05-11-2015, 02:06
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Major League Baseball Postseason 2015

American League Wild Card Game, ESPN

Baseball Tonight presenting team - Karl Ravech presented alongside Aaron Boone, Eduardo Perez, Chris Archer and Tim Kurkjian from Yankee Stadium

Houston Astros @ New York Yankees - Dan Shulman, Jessica Mendoza and John Kruk, with Buster Olney and Tim Kurkjian as field reporters

Chris Archer did a guest stint in the commentary booth during the middle innings.

National League Wild Card Game, TBS

The Postseason Show on TBS presenting team - Casey Stern presented alongside Gary Sheffield, Pedro Martinez and Dusty Baker from Atlanta, Georgia

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates - Ernie Johnson Jr, Ron Darling and Cal Ripken Jr, with Matt Winer as field reporter


American League Division Series, Fox Sports 1

MLB on Fox presenting team - Kevin Burkhardt presented alongside Raul Ibanez, Pete Rose and Frank Thomas from Los Angeles, California

Texas Rangers v Toronto Blue Jays - Kenny Albert, Harold Reynolds and Tom Verducci, with Ken Rosenthal as field reporter*

Houston Astros v Kansas City Royals - Matt Vasgersian, John Smoltz and AJ Pierzynski, with Jon Paul Morosi as field reporter**

*Except Game Two, which was covered by the MLB Network, commentary from Bob Costas and Jim Kaat, with Rosenthal as field reporter.

**Except Game Three, which was covered by the MLB Network, commentary from Vasgersian and Smoltz, with Morosi as field reporter.

National League Division Series, TBS

The Postseason Show on TBS presenting team - Casey Stern presented alongside Gary Sheffield, Pedro Martinez and Dusty Baker from Atlanta, Georgia

Chicago Cubs v St. Louis Cardinals - Brian Anderson, Dennis Eckersley and Joe Simpson, with Matt Winer as field reporter

New York Mets v Los Angeles Dodgers - Ernie Johnson Jr, Ron Darling and Cal Ripken Jr, with Sam Ryan as field reporter


American League Championship Series, Fox and Fox Sports 1

MLB on Fox presenting team - Kevin Burkhardt presented alongside Raul Ibanez, Pete Rose, Frank Thomas, Max Scherzer, Alex Rodriguez and CJ Nitkowski from Los Angeles, California

Toronto Blue Jays v Kansas City Royals - Joe Buck, Harold Reynolds and Tom Verducci, with Ken Rosenthal and Erin Andrews as field reporters

Fox televised the first game of the series, with the rest of it going out on FS1. Nitkowski replaced Ibanez in the Fox Sports studio for Game Six of this series, with it being the only game the former worked and the latter missed. A-Rod joined the crew from Game Three onwards.

National League Championship Series, TBS

The Postseason Show on TBS presenting team - Casey Stern presented alongside Gary Sheffield, Pedro Martinez and Dusty Baker from Citi Field and Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs v New York Mets - Ernie Johnson Jr, Ron Darling and Cal Ripken Jr, with Matt Winer and Sam Ryan as field reporters


World Series, Fox

MLB on Fox presenting team - Kevin Burkhardt presented alongside Raul Ibanez, Pete Rose, Frank Thomas, Alex Rodriguez and Kevin Millar from Kauffman Stadium and Citi Field

New York Mets v Kansas City Royals - Joe Buck, Harold Reynolds and Tom Verducci, with Ken Rosenthal and Erin Andrews as field reporters

Pete Rose worked the first three games of the World Series on the Fox panel, with Kevin Millar replacing him for Games Four and Five. The rest of the team were ever-present. Erin Andrews hosted the World Series trophy presentation, as she did for the ALCS (Ernie Johnson Jr did so for the NLCS).

In the UK, BT Sport broadcast all of the US national telecasts during the MLB Postseason, with the exception of the World Series, where they took coverage from MLB International with commentary from Matt Vasgersian and John Smoltz (who succeeded the long-serving duo of Gary Thorne and Rick Sutcliffe).

There was no MLB International produced coverage of either LCS, as there has been prior to this year when the international feed has first come under the remit of the MLB Network. The whole of the World Series was broadcast on BT Sport 1 - which is significant as this is the one BT Sport channel which is still free to all BT broadband customers. Every game was also available for live streaming via the BT Sport app.

There was one notable broadcasting hitch during Fox's coverage of Game One of the World Series. During the bottom of the fourth inning, Fox suffered a power outage in their broadcasting truck. After the game had been held up for about eight minutes, Fox decided to pick up the MLB International coverage. Vasgersian and Smoltz called the rest of that half inning plus the top of the fifth before the Fox commentary team of Buck, Reynolds and Verducci took over from the bottom of the fifth. They commentated on an inning internationally before Fox resumed their broadcast in the middle of the sixth and the two services could go their separate ways.
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Old 06-11-2015, 13:38
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post it here since this is an more of an appropriate thread and people here follow rugby.
Does anyone that watches rugby know if the Super rugby and the club rugby from Australia/NZ/SA seen their studio coverage cut by Sky sports
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Old 06-11-2015, 14:46
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post it here since this is an more of an appropriate thread and people here follow rugby.
Does anyone that watches rugby know if the Super rugby and the club rugby from Australia/NZ/SA seen their studio coverage cut by Sky sports
I think it's only the bigger games / Saturday matches they have done studio stuff this season. Friday morning games haven't had any/very much studio coverage.
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Old 06-11-2015, 20:03
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The F1 Show, 06/11/15

Ted Kravitz and Rachael Brookes presenting with Alexander Rossi and Anthony Rowlinson as guests tonight!
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Old 06-11-2015, 21:13
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post it here since this is an more of an appropriate thread and people here follow rugby.
Does anyone that watches rugby know if the Super rugby and the club rugby from Australia/NZ/SA seen their studio coverage cut by Sky sports
I think it's only the bigger games / Saturday matches they have done studio stuff this season. Friday morning games haven't had any/very much studio coverage.
From what I've seen, as Callum says, Friday morning games have tended to be just the host feed. Saturday games and The Rugby Championship still had studio coverage. It was noticeable that Samoa vs New Zealand in July had no studio coverage as it would have definitely had it in previous years (even though it was in the middle of the night) It was also surprising that they didn't show USA vs Australia in a World Cup warm up

Tennis has probably suffered the most, numerous tournaments have been reduced to the world feed for early rounds, with studio coverage and Sky commentators reduced to the later rounds or bigger tournaments.
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Old 06-11-2015, 21:36
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Thanks for the information.
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Old 06-11-2015, 21:46
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Aviva Premiership Rugby - Friday 6 November (BT Sport 1)

Round 4 - Harlequins v Sale Sharks

Martin Bayfield at The Stoop with Ugo Monye, Lawrence Dallaglio and Jamie Roberts.

Commentators: Nick Mullins, Lawrence Dallaglio & Ugo Monye

Reports: Sarra Elgan

Saints-Sarries is available free tomorrow, on Showcase, online and, according to their website, unlocked on Sky and Virgin.
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Old 07-11-2015, 14:45
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2015 First Utility International Series - England v New Zealand (BBC One)

Mark Chapman presenting coverage from The Olympic Stadium with Jon Wilkin,Jamie Peacock and Robbie Hunter Paul. Tanya Arnold and Eorl Crabtree are pitchside.

Commentators: Dave Woods,Jonathan Davies and Brian Noble.
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Old 07-11-2015, 17:35
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Aviva Premiership Rugby - Saturday 7 November (BT Sport 1)

Round 4 - Northampton Saints v Saracens

Chris Hollins at Franklin's Gardens with Ugo Monye and Ben Kay.

Commentators: Alastair Eykyn, Ben Kay & Ugo Monye

Round 4 - Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers

Sarra Elgan at Sandy Park with Lawrence Dallaglio and Dean Mumm.

Commentators: Nick Mullins, Lawrence Dallaglio & Dean Mumm

Reports: David Flatman
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Old 08-11-2015, 17:04
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Aviva Premiership Rugby - Sunday 8 November (BT Sport 1)

Round 4 - Wasps v Gloucester

Martin Bayfield in the studio with Ugo Monye and Carl Hogg.

Commentators: Alastair Eykyn, Ben Kay & Austin Healey

Reports: Chris Hollins
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Old 08-11-2015, 21:04
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Aviva Premiership Rugby - Sunday 8 November (ITV)

Round 4 Highlights

Mark Durden-Smith at the Ricoh Arena with David Flatman.

HAR v SAL: Nick Mullins, Lawrence Dallaglio & Ugo Monye (as BT Sport)

NOR v SAR: Alastair Eykyn, Ben Kay & Ugo Monye (as BT Sport)
LIR v BAT: Richard Henwood (reporting)

WOR v NEW: Richard Henwood (reporting)
EXE v LEIC: Nick Mullins, Lawrence Dallaglio & Dean Mumm (as BT Sport)

WAS v GLO: Alastair Eykyn, Ben Kay & Austin Healey (as BT Sport)


Full-match commentaries on premiershiprugby.tv:
LIR v BAT: Jonathan Harris-Bass
WOR v NEW: Nick Heath
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Old 11-11-2015, 22:43
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Dave Woods won Super League Media Personality of the Year at the Rugby League Writes Association Awards.
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Old 14-11-2015, 09:59
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Saturday 21 November on RTE Two

Shinty: Ireland v Scotland- Michael Lyster presents. With analysis from Ollie Moran and Sean Og O hAilpin, and commentary by Ger Canning and Brendan Cummins.

International Rules Football: Ireland v Australia- Michael Lyster presents. With analysis from Ciaran Whelan, and commentary by Marty Morrissey and Dessie Dolan.
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Old 14-11-2015, 13:45
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2015 First Utility International Series - England v New Zealand (BBC One)

Mark Chapman presenting from DW Stadium with Robbie Hunter Paul and Jamie Peacock. Tanya Arnold and Jon Wilkin are pitchside.

Commentators: Dave Woods, Brian Noble and John Kear.
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Old 15-11-2015, 13:14
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Davis Cup Tennis on the BBC: Belgium v Great Britain- Sue Barker presents. With commentary by Jonathan Overend, John Lloyd and Jamie Baker.
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Old 15-11-2015, 17:37
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European Rugby Coverage - Round 1

European Rugby Champions Cup

Friday 13 November

Pool 4: Leicester Tigers v Stade Français (BT Sport Europe)
Craig Doyle at Welford Road with Brian O’Driscoll, Ben Kay and Ali Williams.
Commentators: Nick Mullins, Ben Kay and Brian O’Driscoll
Reporter: Sarra Elgan

Saturday 14 November

Pool 1: Saracens v Toulouse (Sky Sports 2)
Alex Payne in the studio with Will Greenwood and Scott Quinnell.
Commentators: Miles Harrison and Stuart Barnes
Reporter: Graham Simmons

Pool 4: Munster v Benetton Treviso (Sky Sports 5)
Rupert Cox at Thomond Park.
Commentators: Martin Gillingham and Alan Quinlan

Pool 3: Northampton Saints v Scarlets (BT Sport Europe)
Martin Bayfield at Franklin’s Gardens with Shane Williams, Paul Grayson and Jonathan Davies (the younger).
Commentators: Andrew Cotter, David Flatman and Shane Williams
Reporter: Tim Cocker

Sunday 15 November

Pool 5: Leinster v Wasps (BT Sport Europe)
Martin Bayfield in the studio with David Flatman and Austin Healey.
Commentators: Alastair Eykyn, Lawrence Dallaglio and Brian O’Driscoll
Reporter: Craig Doyle

Pool 2: Ospreys v Exeter Chiefs (Sky Sports 5)
James Gemmell at the Liberty Stadium with Ryan Jones and Will Greenwood.
Commentators: Miles Harrison and Stuart Barnes
Reporter: Graham Simmons


European Rugby Challenge Cup

Thursday 12 November

Pool 3: Harlequins v Montpellier (Sky Sports 2)
Alex Payne in the studio with Stuart Barnes, Ali Williams and Dean Ryan.
Commentators: Johnnie Hammond and Dewi Morris
Reporter: Rupert Cox

Saturday 14 November

Pool 4: Gloucester v Zebre (BT Sport Europe)
Sarra Elgan at Kingsholm with Mike Tindall and James Simpson-Daniel.
Commentators: Alastair Eykyn and James Simpson-Daniel
Reporter: Chris Hollins

Sunday 15 November

Pool 2: Newport Gwent Dragons v Sale Sharks (Sky Sports 5)
James Gemmell at the Liberty Stadium with Ryan Jones and Will Greenwood.
Commentators: Mark Robson and Ieuan Evans
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Old 15-11-2015, 20:09
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Alan March interview http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/...lash-1-7550866
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Old 15-11-2015, 20:53
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The F1 Show 13/11/15:

Rachael Brookes and Simon Lazenby presenting from Interlagos.

Guest: Bruno Senna

F1 Brazilian GP: 15/11/15 (BBC)

Suzi Perry presenting live from Interlagos.

Pundits: Eddie Jordan, David Coulthard
Commentary: Ben Edwards and David Coulthard with Tom Clarkson in the pit lane and Lee McKenzie doing PEN interviews

F1 Brazilian GP: 15/11/15 (Sky)

Simon Lazenby presenting live from Interlagos

Pundits: Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert with Bruno Senna at the Skypad
Commentary: David Croft, Martin Brundle with Ted Kravitz in the pit lane and Rachael Brookes doing PEN interviews.
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Old 15-11-2015, 22:02
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Has Shane Williams commentated for BT Sport before OMc?
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Old 15-11-2015, 22:17
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Has Shane Williams commentated for BT Sport before OMc?
He did the Dragons-Blues semi-final in last season's Challenge Cup, so I think this is his second appearance.

He's very good, and hopefully will be their go-to Welsh pundit for Europe this season.
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Old 15-11-2015, 22:47
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On the Sky Sports website are highlights clips from all the weekend's Champions Cup games, with commentary on the BT games as follows:

Leicester Tigers v Stade Français: Martin Gillingham
Northampton Saints v Scarlets: Simon Ward
Leinster v Wasps: Martin Gillingham

BT Sport's website also has brief highlights of all games, with their own commentary on matches they covered but voiceover reports on the Sky games, carried out (if my voice recognition is correct) as follows:

Saracens v Toulouse: Jonathan Harris-Bass
Munster v Benetton Treviso: Tom Skippings
Ospreys v Exeter Chiefs: Tom Skippings
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Old 20-11-2015, 19:13
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The F1 Show: 20/11/15

Natalie Pinkham presenting in an unusual studio which is looking good.

Guest: Johnny Herbert with Ted Kravitz reporting from the Olympic Stadium

ROC 2015

Commentators: Martin Haven and Jennie Gow with David Croft as Stadium Host. (This is the World Feed which Sky is taking)

Very good looking studio for tonight's F1 show although it's blue compared to the red which Sky use for F1.

As for the World Feed team it's a very good lineup, you have Martin Haven who is the commentator for WTCC (Which you hear on Eurosport) and then you have Jennie Gow who is ITV Formula E Presenter and 5 Live Pit Reporter, I understand that tonight is the first time that Jennie Gow has been in the commentary box and the first ever Women co-commentator,(from what I understand) and finally you have David Croft who is Sky's F1 commentator, I believe he has been Stadium Host before a couple years ago although I can't remember when.

I understand that Sky are making their own presentation tonight (from what I have seen on Twitter) and doing their own interviews (most likely will be Ted Kravitz doing them) although they might also take interviews from the World Feed.
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