Post subject: YORKSHIRE RADIO SIGNS COMMENTARY DEAL FOR ENGAGE SUPER LEAGU
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:13 pm
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Yorkshire Radio have agreed a 12-month commentary deal with the Rugby Football League for engage Super league XIV.
This new deal means Yorkshire Radio will be able to broadcast full match commentary on one game per round featuring a Yorkshire team as part of a dedicated Rugby League Show on a Friday night between 7pm and 10pm or on a Sunday afternoon between 2pm and 6pm.
The weekly ‘Ruck N Roll Show’ will be hosted by Richard Stead with guest summarisers including Andy Raleigh, Gary Thornton, Ryan McGoldrick and Wayne Godwin. A weekend preview show is also broadcast on a Thursday evening at 6.00pm.
Ben Fry, station director of Yorkshire Radio, said “We are delighted to add engage Super League commentary to our sports portfolio alongside full match commentary on Leeds United and media partnerships with Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Go Racing In Yorkshire.
“Our intention is to expand engage Super League coverage in the region with our aim being to provide commentary on games not being covered by the BBC or Sky, therefore giving more exposure to Yorkshire’s Super League sides”
Paul Kimberley, Commercial Director RFL, said “We are pleased Yorkshire Radio have increased their engage Super League coverage for the new season and this further demonstrates the strength of the game in the region”
Yorkshire Radio is available on DAB Digital Radio, Sky channel 0209, and online at www.yorkshireradio.net.
Yorkshire Radio have agreed a 12-month commentary deal with the Rugby Football League for engage Super league XIV.
This new deal means Yorkshire Radio will be able to broadcast full match commentary on one game per round featuring a Yorkshire team as part of a dedicated Rugby League Show on a Friday night between 7pm and 10pm or on a Sunday afternoon between 2pm and 6pm.
The weekly ‘Ruck N Roll Show’ will be hosted by Richard Stead with guest summarisers including Andy Raleigh, Gary Thornton, Ryan McGoldrick and Wayne Godwin. A weekend preview show is also broadcast on a Thursday evening at 6.00pm.
Ben Fry, station director of Yorkshire Radio, said “We are delighted to add engage Super League commentary to our sports portfolio alongside full match commentary on Leeds United and media partnerships with Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Go Racing In Yorkshire.
“Our intention is to expand engage Super League coverage in the region with our aim being to provide commentary on games not being covered by the BBC or Sky, therefore giving more exposure to Yorkshire’s Super League sides”
Paul Kimberley, Commercial Director RFL, said “We are pleased Yorkshire Radio have increased their engage Super League coverage for the new season and this further demonstrates the strength of the game in the region”
Yorkshire Radio is available on DAB Digital Radio, Sky channel 0209, and online at www.yorkshireradio.net.
Yorkshire Radio with 50 commentaries from Super League 2013 The Full 80 Minutes on Yorkshire Radio every Thursday at 6pm On DAB Digital radio across Yorkshire, Sky Channel 0209, On-line //www.yorkshireradio.net on Twitter YRSuperleague and Facebook Yorkshireradio Superleague Have you listened to this months Forty-20 podcast? Forty-20
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'Ruck n Roll' sounds more like a Rugby Union show to be honest.
King Street Cat wrote:Some might look at this as being harsh but I think it's fair. When are the Rugby League going to stop persisting with this fantasy expansion. If it hasn't worked by now, it never will! I'm all for reaching out to a wider audience with our game but not at the expense of historical clubs in the homelands.
Joined: Jan 10 2007 Posts: 1114 Location: Yorkshire
First Thursday show tonight at 6pm (until 6:30) and repeated at 9pm
Yorkshire Radio with 50 commentaries from Super League 2013 The Full 80 Minutes on Yorkshire Radio every Thursday at 6pm On DAB Digital radio across Yorkshire, Sky Channel 0209, On-line //www.yorkshireradio.net on Twitter YRSuperleague and Facebook Yorkshireradio Superleague Have you listened to this months Forty-20 podcast? Forty-20
Fantastic, the more coverage the better in my eyes, upto now Union seems to get more coverage in the press ect and I can't for the life of me see why, will be good for the game
Thanks
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Joined: Jan 10 2007 Posts: 1114 Location: Yorkshire
shows on again tonight at 6pm (until 6:30) and repeated at 9pm
Plus our commentary this week is Giants - Saints on Sunday, programme starts at 2pm
Yorkshire Radio with 50 commentaries from Super League 2013 The Full 80 Minutes on Yorkshire Radio every Thursday at 6pm On DAB Digital radio across Yorkshire, Sky Channel 0209, On-line //www.yorkshireradio.net on Twitter YRSuperleague and Facebook Yorkshireradio Superleague Have you listened to this months Forty-20 podcast? Forty-20
Joined: Jan 10 2007 Posts: 1114 Location: Yorkshire
Our full match commentary this week is Giants - Saints this afternoon, programme starts at 2pm, Ryan McGoldrick will be summarising.
Details of how to listen below
Yorkshire Radio with 50 commentaries from Super League 2013 The Full 80 Minutes on Yorkshire Radio every Thursday at 6pm On DAB Digital radio across Yorkshire, Sky Channel 0209, On-line //www.yorkshireradio.net on Twitter YRSuperleague and Facebook Yorkshireradio Superleague Have you listened to this months Forty-20 podcast? Forty-20
Joined: Jan 10 2007 Posts: 1114 Location: Yorkshire
We're now Twittering and Tweeting! www.twitter.com/Yorkshireradio we'll be letting followers know when you can hear certain shows and big interviews plus anything else that's happening on Yorkshire Radio. If you use Twitter please come and have a look at us!
Our commentary game this Friday is Bradford - Huddersfield
We're now Twittering and Tweeting! www.twitter.com/Yorkshireradio we'll be letting followers know when you can hear certain shows and big interviews plus anything else that's happening on Yorkshire Radio. If you use Twitter please come and have a look at us!
Our commentary game this Friday is Bradford - Huddersfield
Yorkshire Radio with 50 commentaries from Super League 2013 The Full 80 Minutes on Yorkshire Radio every Thursday at 6pm On DAB Digital radio across Yorkshire, Sky Channel 0209, On-line //www.yorkshireradio.net on Twitter YRSuperleague and Facebook Yorkshireradio Superleague Have you listened to this months Forty-20 podcast? Forty-20
Joined: Jan 10 2007 Posts: 1114 Location: Yorkshire
shows on again tonight at 6pm (until 6:30) and repeated at 9pm including a full preview of our commentary game Bradford - Huddersfield.
Yorkshire Radio with 50 commentaries from Super League 2013 The Full 80 Minutes on Yorkshire Radio every Thursday at 6pm On DAB Digital radio across Yorkshire, Sky Channel 0209, On-line //www.yorkshireradio.net on Twitter YRSuperleague and Facebook Yorkshireradio Superleague Have you listened to this months Forty-20 podcast? Forty-20
Joined: Jan 10 2007 Posts: 1114 Location: Yorkshire
repeated at 9pm
Yorkshire Radio with 50 commentaries from Super League 2013 The Full 80 Minutes on Yorkshire Radio every Thursday at 6pm On DAB Digital radio across Yorkshire, Sky Channel 0209, On-line //www.yorkshireradio.net on Twitter YRSuperleague and Facebook Yorkshireradio Superleague Have you listened to this months Forty-20 podcast? Forty-20
Joined: Jan 10 2007 Posts: 1114 Location: Yorkshire
shows on again tonight at 6pm (until 6:30) and repeated at 9pm including a full preview of the weekend.
Yorkshire Radio with 50 commentaries from Super League 2013 The Full 80 Minutes on Yorkshire Radio every Thursday at 6pm On DAB Digital radio across Yorkshire, Sky Channel 0209, On-line //www.yorkshireradio.net on Twitter YRSuperleague and Facebook Yorkshireradio Superleague Have you listened to this months Forty-20 podcast? Forty-20
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