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MarleyWasp

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Lions v Japan live & tour highlights on Channel 4
« on: May 12, 2021, 03:10:28 PM »
Channel 4 have picked up the rights to show the Lions v Japan match on 26th June, along with highlights of the tour. Test highlights will be on the main channel and the tour matches will be on their All 4 catch up service only.

https://www.lionsrugby.com/2021/05/12/lions-return-to-terrestrial-television-on-channel-4/

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Re: Lions v Japan live & tour highlights on Channel 4
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2021, 09:53:02 AM »
This is good news. The more rugby on terrestrial tv the better.

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Re: Lions v Japan live & tour highlights on Channel 4
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2021, 10:05:04 AM »
This is good news. The moregood rugby on terrestrial tv the better.

FTFY.

England's turgid 6N performance probably did more damage to rugby's reputation than having the Prem and HC on subscription channels.

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Re: Lions v Japan live & tour highlights on Channel 4
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2021, 10:05:44 AM »
I wouldn't be shocked if Channel Four pick up more of the summer internationals.

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Re: Lions v Japan live & tour highlights on Channel 4
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2021, 10:46:59 AM »
This is good news. The moregood rugby on terrestrial tv the better.

FTFY.

England's turgid 6N performance probably did more damage to rugby's reputation than having the Prem and HC on subscription channels.

I'm sure viewers in Scotland and Wales didn't mind watching...