Sky v ESPN

tigermad · Post by **tigermad** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:12 am

I am exploring expanding my coverage of sport with a focus on rugby union but cannot decide between Sky and ESPN. Which company offers the best deal?

adambexson · Post by **adambexson** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:47 am

ESPN. More premiership games, plus their coverage is excellent.

And, they don't have Stuart Barnes!!

On the negative side, you wouldn't get the Rugby Club!!

Roly · Post by **Roly** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:00 am

I have both and find they compliment each other nicely, I don't even mind Barnsey really. The extra cost is worth it in my opinion.

pogue3 · Post by **pogue3** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:04 am

SKY at the moment as has great coverage for the Hein cup (apart from highlights) and decent premiership plus autumn internationals for england.
ESPN still catching up in terms of production.

pogue3 · Post by **pogue3** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:05 am

Roly wrote:I have both and find they compliment each other nicely, I don't even mind Barnsey really. The extra cost is worth it in my opinion.

I agree, my missus has to put up with me watching a hell of a lot of rugby though. Which she doesn't mind as it keeps me from going shopping

BJ. · Post by **BJ.** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:08 am

tigermad wrote:I am exploring expanding my coverage of sport with a focus on rugby union but cannot decide between Sky and ESPN. Which company offers the best deal?

Would this mean no more trying to scrounge DVDs?

Nurse! Pass me the smelling salts!

Roly · Post by **Roly** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:15 am

People please note that copying and then sharing discs of TV programmes with anyone other than yourself constitutes a breach of copyright law.

BJ. · Post by **BJ.** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:22 am

Roly wrote:People please note that copying and then sharing discs of TV programmes with anyone other than yourself constitutes a breach of copyright law.

Indeed. The vast majority of us on this forum are aware of this. However, there are some individuals who think this does not apply to them.

Roly · Post by **Roly** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:25 am

I know, somebody sent me a 'personal' asking for a copy....

norfolkexpat · Post by **norfolkexpat** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:27 am

ESPN are £9 per month on top of Sky
Well worth it IMHO
Then no matches are missed !!

Roly · Post by **Roly** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:30 am

Right now, if you commit to a year ESPN subscription, you get the first three months free.

voice of the crumbie · Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:38 am

My neighbour has Sky and ESPN and has worked out that he will only miss 4 Tigers games this season as all the others are being broadcast on Sky, ESPN or red button.

Phil B · Post by **Phil B** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:43 am

BJ. wrote:
tigermad wrote:I am exploring expanding my coverage of sport with a focus on rugby union but cannot decide between Sky and ESPN. Which company offers the best deal?
Would this mean no more trying to scrounge DVDs?

Nurse! Pass me the smelling salts!

Rizzo · Post by **Rizzo** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:14 pm

There is - of course - a sticky regarding DVDs and recordings of games etc at the top of this forum. It is NOT PERMITTED on this forum. In future any such posts will be removed and the user risks a ban.

AidanMcDowell · Post by **AidanMcDowell** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:08 pm

I just called Sky and tried the old "Virgin give ESPN for free, how about you...otherwise I might defect to Virgin..." Nothing doing...called my bluff and told me how much more HD Sky offer...now I must justify the extra £9 to the Mrs, who already thinks I watch too much sport (not just rugby)!

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