Just chatted to a buddy who is into satellite stuff. He was saying that in order to pick up hotbird channels, you need a 1 meter dish (no surprise it needs to be longer to pick up the hot bird) pointed in the right direction, as well as a free sat box. He said a lot of pubs used to have this setup in order to show premiership games that were on Scandinavian TV, but not on Sky.

So if anyone is down the pub between now and Friday, get chatting to the barman and let us know. I'd definitely take a spin into town to watch it (assuming I can't arrange a reliable stream at home).

I get Rai for free, but not the other one. Why didn't they sign with Rai??????

wp_rathead wrote: Looks like the Treviso v Connacht game is Live on Nuvolari :
Go to Friday - click on Evening:
20:00: Guinness PRO12 Live episode 6

The press release said :

Nuvolari is part of the LT Multimedia network and will broadcast live all Italian games in the PRO12.

Zebre playing Sat.
Dáil Friday night so lads?

So it seems the game is going to be on Italian free to air television, but only available here if you can point a dish at the correct satellite and stuff. Is there any chance the Clan could interest a pub with the technical know-how? I'm sure they'd see a decent spike in business as a result, and apparently it's not that difficult a thing to do.

that's great news, i remember a few years back when we only had Rob on radio for the away matches and being completely absorbed by his commentary

It is a new thing, starting this week.

Life Style Sports are sponsoring Rob to tour the world again with Galway Bay FM.

Banm wrote: Balls! Was banking on a TV somewhere having it

Just saw on the press release it is live on GBFM. Didn't realise they were doing away games this season. That is welcome news anyway.
I wouldn't rule out TV yet either.
Though synchronising the Italian pictures and the Craggy Island commentary might be a bridge too far.

From Connacht Rugby
Squad Update ahead of Treviso game

07th October 2014

Ahead of the team departure to Dublin on Wednesday and then Italy on Thursday morning, the Connacht Rugby squad were back to work at the Sportsground on Sunday to prepare for the GUINNESS PRO12 round 6 clash with Benetton Treviso on Friday night, kick off 8pm (Italian time).

Following the 24 – 24 draw with Cardiff Blues last Friday night, there were no major injury concerns reported by the medical team. Prop Ronan Loughney left the field early in the first half for a precautionary pitch-side concussion test but was passed fit to return to the game. The Galway man took part in full training on Monday.

Wing Matt Healy sat out the last round of PRO12 action as he was required to undergo the return-to-play protocols following a head knock sustained in the game against Glasgow in round 4. The 25-year-old has now returned to full training and will be available to Pat Lam for selection this week.

Meanwhile, 22-year-old Galway back Conor Finn, who lined out on the wing for the Eagles in their 26 – 24 interpro win over Ulster Ravens last Thursday, suffered a hip injury and is in doubt for any game time this week. The Eagles travel to England to take on Bristol RFC in the opening round of the British & Irish Cup. Kick off at Ashton Gate Stadium on Sunday 12th October is at 3pm.
Benetton Treviso v Connacht Rugby
Friday October 10th
Stadio Monigo
Kick off 20:00 Italian time / 19:00 Irish time

Listen live on Galway Bay FM, brought to you by Life Style Sports


Bristol RFC v Connacht Eagles
Sunday October 12th
Ashton Gate Stadium
Kick off 15:00

Balls! Was banking on a TV somewhere having it

wp_rathead wrote: Looks like the Treviso v Connacht game is Live on Nuvolari :
Go to Friday - click on Evening:
20:00: Guinness PRO12 Live episode 6

The press release said :

Nuvolari is part of the LT Multimedia network and will broadcast live all Italian games in the PRO12.

Zebre playing Sat.
Dáil Friday night so lads?

Sounds promising. Satellite tuning info here: en.satexpat.com/tv/italy/
Not sure if the Dail can work that magic on their box.
Saw something on another forum about people tuning in to Leinster v Munster in Italiano that way.
Worst case scenario, should be able to stream it at home someway.

White @ LH - hardly. Think Pat will mix it up this weekend again but still field strong side.
1 - loughs
2 - Heff
3 - Dave
4 - Swift
5 - Kearney
6 - Mull
7 - Willie
8 - Mckeown
9 - Porter
10- Carty
11- Poolman
12- Ronaldson
12- Robbie
14- Carr
15- Leyden
bench of - Delahunt , Denis, White, Muldowney , George , Cooney , Leader , Healy .

I'd like to see Craig at ten but think pat will give him another run at twelve esp after his performance from the tee and also good solid option with porter.

Eagles v Pontypridd (B&I Cup) in Sportsground the following day so won't be that weak a 1st team to face La Rochelle. 1st XV prediction v Treviso
White
Delahunt
Ah You
Kearney
Roux
Muldoon
McKeon
George
Marmion
Carty
Ronaldson
Henshaw
Poolman
Healy
Leader

Buckley
Heffernan
Ah You
Kearney
Muldowney
Muldoon
Faloon
McKeon
Marmion
Ronaldson\Carty
Poolman
McSharry
Henshaw
Healy
Leader

It has to be win at all cost for this game, Full strength team for me and send the eagles out for the La Rochelle game that's how much i care. I'd bring in Rodney for his ball carrying ability, without White the scrum will still be strong enough, Muldowney offers more than Roux. Ronaldson probably should get the call at out-half but Carty would be ok as the Italians won't be able to do what Cardiff did. If Healy is fit he's got to replace Niyi. I'm still to be convinced about Niyi, he looked hesitant a couple of times in attack and defence last Friday

The following weekend is the Challenge Cup against La Rochelle. They are doing fine in the French Top 14 and had a good win over Lyon at the weekend but are still only 2 points outside the bottom 2 and keeping outside that bottom 2 will be their only priority this season. They will send over a weakened side I have no doubt, so we can rotate there (I'd make 9 or 10 changes for that one) and hopefully still get a result. If we lose that imo we should write off the Challenge Cup for experimentation, if we do win the first game, go hell for leather away to Exeter. I really want us to do well in the Challenge Cup but we've got to put ourselves in contention to achieve our goals in the league as our number 1 priority.

If that's the case then Hell for leather against Treviso with the first team. I really couldn't car less about Europe this season. The new tourney strikes me as nothing more than a glorified B&I Cup.

Firstly, can I just say (why am I hearing Joan Burton's voice in my head) that I prefer the real team names in the title of the match threads, rather than the nicknames which were used for the last couple.

Regarding the game itself, I agree that we need to go with the strongest starting lineup possible. And if we're well on top (3 scores!), then maybe bring off the key guys earlier than they would normally.

We've got to go with as strong a team as we can here. We need to go into the break with a win and 18 points or the first 3 results will mean jack sh1t. We can't mess around here. Treviso are going badly but are still to be respected at home. For me:

Buckley
Heffernan
Ah You
Kearney
Roux
Muldoon
Faloon
McKeon
Marmion
Carty
Poolman
McSharry
Henshaw
Niyi
Leader

The following weekend is the Challenge Cup against La Rochelle. They are doing fine in the French Top 14 and had a good win over Lyon at the weekend but are still only 2 points outside the bottom 2 and keeping outside that bottom 2 will be their only priority this season. They will send over a weakened side I have no doubt, so we can rotate there (I'd make 9 or 10 changes for that one) and hopefully still get a result. If we lose that imo we should write off the Challenge Cup for experimentation, if we do win the first game, go hell for leather away to Exeter. I really want us to do well in the Challenge Cup but we've got to put ourselves in contention to achieve our goals in the league as our number 1 priority.

Not bad. Here's mine:

Loughney
Heffernan
Ah You
Swift (c)
Roux
Masterson
Faloon
McKeown
Porter
Ronaldson
Carr
McSharry
Robb
Adeolukun
Layden

Delahunt
Bealham
White
Muldowney
Connelly
Cooney
Nikora
D. Leader

I'd rest Buckley for this game and give the improving Bealham a chance. Muldoon needs a break too. Also after the Eagles game I'm going with Peter Robb with Leader on the bench if he struggles. We're going to lose Henshaw for the November internationals so giving him and Leader a run out in the 13 shirt is needed.