WORLD RUGBY vs YOUTUBE | "Growing the Game"

[@robincrigler1956]

Squidge Rugby is the channel that explained rugby to me for the first time four years ago as an American who didn't grow up with it and had no idea what was going on. I'm a living breathing example of growing the game (I subscribed to Peacock Plus in September with the sole purpose of watching the World Cup, so they are making money off me). I feel so lucky that I was able to see the South Africa video before it was taken down, because it was fantastic. The whole situation with content creators and copyright this World Cup has been disgraceful.

[@henryburton6529]

I've been watching Rugby for decades and Sqidge Rugby has showed me so many little nuances I had never noticed. The guy is a marvel

[@stu1944]

Tim it's time to visit South Africa 🇿🇦 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@EggchasersRugby]

It's on my list. Waiting for the fixture dates and locations for the Ireland tour next year

[@russellwarne4005]

I just can't stop watching the meltdown on the breakdown video. U absolutely nailed it Tim😂

[@rudivanaarde8952]

agreed

[@christoadams6670]

I agree... South Africa will embrace you. We love our rugby and very passionate about local franchises.

[@claytonhorn7195]

You can come when WR gives SA the world cup again in 2077😂

[@louisvanwyk9077]

World Rugby never seems to disappoint. I guess this happens when bean counters are in charge of something they do not participate in.

[@JonReid]

Never seems to disappoint? They are just a constant disappointment.

[@pthomsk1]

If only they were good at even bean counting.

[@dominicbritt]

It's not World Rugby - it's the Broadcasters who've paid for the rights to screen the World Cup. They send the legs letters to KZbin - not World Rugby.

[@5jacksonsjourney179]

Watching rugby in the USA has been very frustrating. They showed it on Peacock, but they only showed the game from kick-off. Sometimes literally seconds after kick-off. No build up or getting some pre game commentary. We rely on channels like this to get a feel for the game and get in the buildup. Thank you for your content!

[@benmoore7215]

Worrying when you're hosting in the nearish future that it's not been pushed across easy to access platforms with complete coverage of the games.

[@davesmith826]

That's utterly bonkers. We need the game permeating all corners of the US. That and west and central Africa are the key growth areas, with Asia and central Europe next in line.

[@lmarislmarislmaris4271]

Don't forget the two nimrod USA commentators that yammering on about their ignorant opinions instead of the anthems

[@bnations2000]

That was really only the case for replays. When I tuned in to catch matches live, they generally started from about the time that teams stopped their warm-ups and returned to the locker rooms. Peacock Plus wasn't the best that I've seen of the world cups in terms of streaming the games, but it was pretty good overall.

[@lmarislmarislmaris4271]

@@bnations2000 You are attempting to re-write history. I know what I saw on live streams from Peacock Plus, and it was rare for any match that we got to see any of the anthems, just the Aussie & Dan Lyle. Compared to previous RWC it was a travesty.

[@hughjackson5314]

Tim you should consider coming down to South Africa when it’s Craven Week (a week where all the best schoolboys across the country play for their provinces). This will give you great insight into why and how SA produces the players they do. Would be an amazing video

[@ridgerunnersp]

I'd love to see that

[@johannblignaut1966]

Craven Week is a rugby scouts paradise.Come from all over to recruit.

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

That's what produces the players ... what produces the attitude is the history and byproducts of national service. Before sports science and energy drinks ... there were oranges and coaches / players who's knowledge of tough training was based around the military training they'd received. The higher the ranks of rugby, the more intense the training, getting more and more to the level of special forces ... physically and mentally. That is the stuff that gets single point wins week after week when everything is on the line. And it's long been the DNA of South African rugby.

[@alistairclifton1286]

Rubbish, from Saffa.@@LittleBigMediaCo

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

@@alistairclifton1286 LOL, okay superhero. Next time, bring receipts to backup your mouth.

[@G33v3s]

As a South African I was obviously always going to be paying attention to the Springboks in a Rugby World Cup. But 100% because of channels like yours and Squidges I was fully invested in teams like Chile and Portugal. This HAS to be a benefit for World Rugby. Also as much as I love Squidge's analysis etc... it was vastly inferior trying to follow what he was describing with stills only during the RWC.

[@andrewvanderwalt8494]

I was so impressed with Squidge's video and the team's breakdown of the final and how much respect they have for Rugby and South African rugby players and having that video removed is not right!!. I wonder if it was due to using World Rugby Footage and not even audio...Honestly I found This 2023 World Cup coverage lacking compared with Japan's coverage in terms of match highlights and replaying of matches...You guys, Egg chasers and Squidge did a great job covering it!

[@diogobalsa8109]

Thanks for creating this kind of content for us. I'm Portuguese and learned about your channel during the buzz that was created in Portugal around the RWC. I've watched almost every video from your channel. Keep up the great work 🇵🇹

[@johnmelaria6064]

How big a stirr did the rwc cause in portugal?

[@BretElkington]

@@johnmelaria6064 And... How big of a stir did Portugal cause in the RWC23!

[@TheNostalgiaMerchant]

Thank you for this video. The online content creators and broadcasters are really on the same team. Squidge Rugby was the biggest reason I came back to watching rugby after a bit of an unplanned break. His videos reminded me of how fun rugby can be.

[@Happy_Zulu]

Fans: OMG, this is the best world cup in the history of the sport. We will surely grow the popularity of this sport we love so much. World Rugby: Hold my beer.

[@coatknight]

KZbin is ridiculous in demonitizing videos claiming it isn't advertiser friendly, then going ahead and putting ads on the videos and taking the money. EVIL!

[@victortabacaru7438]

I am a big fan of the NBA in the US. There are SO MANY content creators who are using clips from the basketball games to create their content. For me personally and I think for lots more, it only helps to raise my excitement to stay up until 2 am and watch some games. I think world rugby is short-sighted

[@IrishInsomniac76]

I love how you bring novel and unique perspectives to your videos Tim. Keep doing what you're doing mate. 60k is close

[@keaveney]

The point about the value of shorter form content on social media for young people is 100% true I know personally if I’m on Twitter and I see a tweet with a 20 second video of a big play in an NFL match, there’s a good chance I’ll turn on the TV and watch it live. Most of the time when I see a tweet about rugby it’s “This video is unavailable in your region”

[@HPY36]

Listen Boet. When (not if) you come to South Africa, you better be prepared for some serious braais. You are a gentleman and the voice of reason. Keep providing these insights and brilliant content. I hope some decision makers in rugby and media take your words to heart. Love your work and would be thrilled to meet you one day.

[@mikewebster-l6e]

Tim, have followed you throughout the RWC. I think you were the most honest and unbiased commentator amoung all the very biased pundits that were on air during the tournament.

[@markwinter7511]

All the various KZbin content including yours made my RWC 23 an infinitely better and more enjoyable experience and sets this years tournament apart from all the previous cups. Informative, entertaining and a wonderful addition to the overall product for fans to enjoy and LEARN more about the game. Sad to hear about squidge his contribution is unique.

[@deebrowne1136]

You were amazing reporting the Rugby World Cup you were not biased and gave us real honest reporting you were the only guy I followed keep up your good work hope you visit our beautiful Rainbow nation South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦♥️♥️

[@alanhughes3070]

This won’t make you feel better Tim, I saw it on your channel! And it was fantastic 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@EggchasersRugby]

Yeah...it does make me feel better. Top man Alan!

[@ianstopher9111]

I confess I saw it first on HIGNFY and didn't realise it had been cribbed from Tim's video.

[@PhillipDawson10]

I definitely saw you interview this person on your own channel, and also saw this on the comedy show after you posted it. The fact that you get people that will stoop this low to take another's hard work and claim it for their own is ridiculous. I hope you get it sorted Tim.

[@padraigocobthaigh1770]

It's really scandalous that such content can be stolen and that's the only word for it ,stolen. You go to so much effort and you put so much intelligence into your channel which these scammers would never ever be capable of. Hopefully into the future, you can protect your content because it is without doubt the best coverage by far this last number of months. The success of the RWC was down to the fans and you captured that like no one else. Of course the dynamics of the teams and the draw etc etc were huge but from a fans perspective what went on around the games was very enjoyable. For me you were the only one who captured this and brought us with you. The future of the game is safe with people like you Tim doing your stuff. Thank you so much for all your brilliant videos. 👏 👏👏👏👏

[@chrissheldon9427]

Absolutely spot on, unfortunately World Rugby seem to have limited planning and strategy for developing the game beyond Tier 1 countries, and any change that does occur happens at glacial pace.

[@TomM1173]

You are such a kind and balanced person, that's so refreshing and should remind everyone to take a step back and be less selfish. So I wish you a lot of strength and resilience for your copyright fight. Keep on fighting. We, your fans, will support you!!

[@cryptothanos]

Your content made my RWC2023 so much more fun. My son and I could not wait for every new vid you posted. Cheers to you. 🍻

[@stevefoster1104]

Think what content you create is outstanding mate , the effort and cost to spend all that time in France to record / share the amount of videos you did is incredible so credit to you. I think i've watched most your video's and as a big Rugby fan , coach , ex player its good to see and listen to what Rugby is all about and why we love the game. I was away with work in Iraq for periods of the world cup but watching your videos felt like i was there. Keep up the good work

[@seamus9750]

This was my go-to channel before/after every WC game....you're going to love South Africa when you visit...will be looking out for you at Cape Town stadium .

[@warrenfourie7875]

Just Thought I would let you know that my world cup experience was made better by your commentary . THANKS

[@durriek9952]

As a Safa living in Finland I can say there is also one simple way to grow the game. Commentators! I had many people come up to me and say well done on the win! Surprised I asked them if they understood what was happening and the answer was “not really it would be nice if the commentators weren’t biased to one side and explained a bit more what was happening”. It made me think of Eurosport’s coverage of the indoor cycling at the last Olympics. I never knew anything but by the end of the races knew the difference between the races and even started to follow some of the riders on various social media platforms. Just another way to grow the game!

[@SamF-vc9gh]

Dont stop getting your videos monetization back. You have to fight it everyday. If you stop..its a win for them. Dont let it happen

[@EggchasersRugby]

Appreciate it. I'll keep on...out of principle as much as anything.

[@john-paulmurray2317]

An idea for the next world cup/ growing the game: Take the bottom ranked teams and put them into a pool (the development pool) so that they will only play each other, and award a trophy to the winner of that group. Allow that one team alone to advance to the round of 16 where they would be fed to the lions. Thoughts?

[@LansonOne]

Or like 7s where the losers of the first round play for the plate.

[@nadinevonmoltke1140]

It's such a short sighted view - when I watch a channel I love (like yours) I immediately want more, which means I go to the source of the clips you have used. That's how this medium works. If they allow full access to content creators they would benefit. Let's hope some younger, digital natives get in there soon, or their business models will go the way of Blockbuster Video....

[@emilepieters1189]

Eggchasers Rugby and Squidge Rugby are my favourite rugby channels. World Rugby is becoming like governments, more of a dictator focusing on their needs rather than the needs of growing the game and the fans. Many times after watching Squidge or Eggchasers I would actually go back and watch the games again to pick up on things. World Rugby is actually shooting themselves in the foot with their actions cause I think channels like Squidge and Eggchasers in the bigger picture bring more fans to watch the games on main channels.

[@bruceyoung9593]

Absolutely love your videos Tim! Discovered you earlier in the year and instantly loved your passion and total common sense. I’ve loved rugby since I played it at school, but your insights and ideas about how to enrich every aspect of the game regularly blows me away. I hope you do come to South Africa soon as someone else in the comments has suggested. You will unquestionably add huge value to this great sport in our amazing country. Thank you for what you’re doing for rugby!

[@Kaia_Industrial_Complex]

World Rugby don't care whether the game grows, the people making the decisions in the boardroom are all in their later years and only care about controlling the media being released for profit; whether the game is global in 30-40 years loses them no sleep. This has been the case for many years and as a former rugby content creator who was struck down, I can't stand this corporate greed. The funny thing was, my content was for the Canadian Womens National team. Seriously. Do you think I created this content to steal profit from World Rugby? Even the players don't get paid. My only intention was to grow the game in Canada and for women's sport but instead World Rugby decide to strike me down, all the while releasing barely ANY content about them. Its insanity.

[@Kaia_Industrial_Complex]

or World Rugby is actually owned by Fifa and there's a conspiracy afoot, there's no way an organisation can be operated THIS badly 🤣

[@peterp9918]

Great video as always Tim - very balanced. It's not just rugby though. I've been trying to find highlights of Glen Maxwell's innings in the cricket world cup but it seems impossible. You'd have thought that the cricket authorities would want it plastered all over the internet as it's such a great opportunity to highlight how great the sport is. On a side note, an independent singer/artist (Ren) recently got to No. 1 in the UK album chart basically by allowing (encouraging) content creators to react to his music online. I'm sure that there was probably a bit more to it but he grew a huge online following by doing the opposite to the RWC and CWC.

[@JustinFastvan]

Hi Tim, your videos were watched and my kids who are 6 (son) & 9 (daughter) know eggchasers rugby. From a youtube perspective and Im in South Africa this is huge for kids. Saying that I can remember listening to South Africa test matches in early 1980;s with my Dad. And my kids happily sit and watch the URC (Stormers) and Springbok matches with me its more than rugby, its family and memories.

[@morrisfraser7236]

Your fan coverage was second to none. Even after watching Scotland lose to Ireland I went straight to your channel for the post match and fan analysis. SoI saw the clip in question and I’ve never been more proud… I was really impressed how many of the fans after games recognised you and came to say hello (sometimes after different matches). You’re w a force for good.

[@nojosm]

Bean counters causing a crisis again when there is not one ! Love to watch prem rugby highlights each week .

[@markbarnard292]

Hi Tim, Have loved your coverage since finding the channel around the start of the World Cup! Particularly grateful that KZbin's automatic captioning seems to work really well with your voice I'm one of the players for SA Deaf Rugby - I actually sit on the board there as the players' representative, and have also been nominated to the World Deaf Rugby board, so we'll see what comes of that... Watching this all go down with a close eye on how we'd need to handle broadcasts etc ourselves in future! That said, things are very much amateur in our arm of the sport right now, so love your growth mentality. If you'd ever like to have a chat, drop me a line - heck, we can get you in touch with England Deaf rugby ahead of their tour here next year!

[@StretchFletcher]

Measured, balanced and makes a lot of sense. You never disappoint.

[@ricardoprovan9271]

I am one of many hundred of thousands that could not recommend enough your channel and extraordinary coverage and perspective. Did the same for Two Cents. The fact that I am watching this video is my way of thanking for making Rugby more enjoyable!

[@essenceofsa]

I'm with you on letting our content get out there irrespective of who gets the credit. Making the cake bigger!

[@PeerAdder]

Tim, this is your best video yet. Agree with every word of it. Well done.

[@user-rogue500]

One can structure an earnings model with broadcasters, say RTE/ Virgin for example used you guys as content creators and promoted your content like they do with Aertoroa podcast. The benefits would be huge. 1. A constant feed of content, 2. The diversity of views from different podcasters would attract a diverse fan base. Etc, etc.

[@-waynewessels433]

Tim I love your love for the game. You have the right personally for what you do. You are an excellent person, sorry about people stealing your content. Loved your neutrality in your reporting and your humour. From a Boks fan living in Florida. Thx mate

[@ignusferreira4060]

I really hope someone from world rugby watches this video. Thank you for your fresh perspective!

[@fifieevergreen]

To think you started only this year, 👏👏👏 i did not watch everything you posted , watched few but i know class and quality when i come across one 👏👏👍👍 your channel will grow

[@geoffreypotgieter5106]

Does world rugby appreciate that much of the success of this World Cup should be attributed to the hard work people like yourself and Squidge.?

[@heinrichpotgieter8508]

Started following you at the beginning of the RWC. I live in China and as such I’ve always avoided trying to live a South African lifestyle whilst i am here. So no weekends of Braai & Rugby. However this is the first RWC i followed all our games and also the highlights/breakdowns of the other pools/games. Your channel kept me up to date of all the players, strategies and overall status of rugby. I wont be watching any games soon, but i am very happy to say i have watched all your videos post RWC and really enjoy the content. Thanks for your effort and non biased views. Best wishes going forward Woody

[@danielpretorius4234]

Tim love your show. Saw your channel the first time for the Boks Ireland game when my daughter and I got back to hotel after the game. She searched for comments of the game which confirm your point of finding different ways of communicating with young audiences as it was the 3rd (2 games in the last 2 months) live game she went to in her life.

[@joeritchie2]

Great commentary, Tim. I have referenced your comments here (by name) on a World Rugby video about kickers hitting the uprights that had more commenters talking about the Squidge takedown than Marques of Portugal’s three doinks. Your take on this subject is spot-on. Back in 2008 (!) I had an original amateur KZbin video of tries in the Bledisloe Cup match that November in Hong Kong that I took with a Sony Handicam from the nosebleed seats, so I can relate to the stupidity of video content being taken down. (That was well before the era where people could monetize KZbin videos, but I had over a thousand views in less than a day, so I was understandably miffed….I’ve hardly posted anything since then!)

[@RenierKapp]

There are many of us who don't interact with you that much Tim. I watched that interview and it was hilarious AF! I checked your channel daily during the WC. Saffa here and I just wanna say I really appreciate you and your work 🤝

[@ashleymussell6655]

I am a South African rugby fan and I follow your channel because you give a very honest and most importantly unbiased opinion which I dont see much of keep up the good work

[@sportrocdoc2237]

Do more URC videos, as a South African in the UK, I would be very keen to watch more content.

[@marrokklongfall1116]

i watched that scottish guys interview on the day. on your channel mate he was bloody great

[@EggchasersRugby]

What a guy!

[@Davidvx1468]

Tim you have the best rugby channel, probably only rivaled by Squidge...plus youre just a great bloke to listen to, your passion for the game is unmatched, i think thats part of the reason your channel grows so quickly💯keep up the good work brother🇿🇦👏🍻

[@GrantKruger]

I love Squidge. I was checking for their finals video several times a day... and I got to see it before it was taken down. It was awesome. I hope it comes back!

[@kaalvoetkind5503]

Massive thank you Tim for all you do for the game of rugby. 👍🙏

[@andy_olive]

I love all the YT rugby content, especially Squidge… Maybe WR needs to do is do a content creator deal where creators pay to use footage maybe as a percentage of all monetization each month for content using their footage or ensure that the broadcasters advertisers get their ads played on anything using clips. Because broadcasters aren’t only salty because they had exclusivity rights but they sold advertising based on those rights so they will have a million legal issues to deal with.

[@andrecombrinck1454]

I agree with you. I am subscribed to many rugby channels, but I enjoyed yours the most during the RWC. Thanks for the great videos- I especially love the fan reaction video. They were amazing. Keep up the excellent work.

[@waynepieterse3941]

Tim bud you have integrity and class by the truck load..I watched both those clips on your channel and they were classics .. you "owned it "What you have raised and highlighted today is distressing and stuff it , play your violin , someone will hear..your channel is top notch and even consider patreons moving forward.. Can't wait to get your take on the rugby URC , Heineken Cup Top 14 etc.. Head up and all the best Tim

[@mycallhotshot123]

Gotta love Eggchasers! And Squidge rugby! I learned more about rugby from Squidge than over 30 years of playing on and off! Good message, Tim

[@Sp00ks77]

Tim, the bottom line is that Bill Beaumont and World Rugby are stuck in the era of 480p black and white media broadcasting. To grow the game we need younger ler who understand the new media world. Keep up the great work!

[@chrisgolden4836]

Informative and balanced comments, Tim! Your love of the game, respect for the people and the players are simply inspiring. Keep up the great work!😊

[@rafiqhendricks6904]

Hi brother, Bokkie here, I loved how you have covered the sport and your positive attitude is refreshing. They may be ripping you off which you handle with dignity. You have my sub, the little I can do 😊

[@jpwood9082]

The value in Squidge is his insight and analysis, in my view it is value adding not value stealing from WR.

[@mthunziphakathi4215]

I was never interessted in KZbin until I started watching Squidge leading up to the last WC. Now its all sorts of content creaters that I follow.

[@ThePat1962]

I've seen the Scottish fan on the joys of being 'pished' on your chanel and on Not the 9 o clock news ...love it. And that is amazing that this has happened . Keep up the good work. Your reaction after Ireland SA match I shared to so many people ...keep it going Tim. Ireland fan

[@procwave]

Awesome summary Tim! 100% agree. The funny thing is it's not just happening in Rugby. There are lots of areas where the "old world" (and I'm not young :) and the world of youtube and content creators haven't made peace yet and learned to co-exist for the better good. Here is Aus we even have the national parks in some states effectively locking out content creators by try to charge them ridiculous licensing fees! Keep up the good work. Love the channel :)

[@ktm690endurorally]

I remember watching your interview with that Scottish fan just after you uploaded. It’s pure gold!!! It’s absolutely insane that you have a copyright strike on it. Lots of channels I won’t keep on following after the World Cup, but subscribed to Eggchasers for the long haul for sure. Always excited to see your uploads 🎉

[@hinrichfspruyt]

When you come to South Africa, you HAVE to visit us at Fabian Galthie's old club, one of the oldest clubs in SA - False Bay Rugby Club, Cape Town. We adore you and would love to host you. Will set you up with Nick Mallet too. 👍

[@jc15394]

Tim, over the past few months you have become my favourite Englishman and perhaps my favourite online rugby content creator. From an Irishman!

[@lensrugbymotivation]

I agree Tim, broadcasters spend millions but also make billions. I'm a small rugby motivation youtube channel, but like the rest, we are promoting the game of rugby. Not all is about money ...we are sharing the love of the game... agree " we are on the same team" ....

[@willemsteyn7808]

Yes, you've nailed it. Love Eggchasers, keep doing what you're doing!

[@aldonnell]

Such common sense Tim! Totally agree, I for one am already watching and fascinated to see all the new rugby talent on show post the World Cup and keen to see which of those guys will make the international teams possibly soon or I n 4 years time. It’s happening right now in the domestic leagues in England , France and the URC. Not so much a changing of the old guard but bringing new guys in a planned way

[@suewalsh3976]

Your content that you have created I followed each and every day and absolutely love them all. It is not fair that your work has been 'stolen' you deserve so much.

[@jacohammond9644]

Tim i refresh every day to watch your podcasts. Absolutely love your unbiased views. Im still waiting for the Boks video like you made with Eng, France, Ireland, AB's. 🇿🇦

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

I would love to go and support domestic rugby, I have been following the Provinces through KZbin. I’m an Irish fan but live in England. Have to say I have followed rugby for years but since this years 6 Nations I have been quite an addict to it, and even worse since the RWC. I don’t have the funds to go see regularly but I will definitely get to the Aviva one day. Thanks for videos Tim 👍☘

[@roryoneill9444]

Squidy Rugby, the Black Shirt, Two Cents Rugby and Eggchasers Rugby etc are brilliant for Rugby. Well Done Tim & Co. Most Munster/Irish fans view it on RTE, at most Irish Rugby match there are good attendance. Also Women's Rugby needs some promotion as a lot of viewers in the pubs were women, yet none didn't watch Ireland's women rugby.

[@rossgeography]

ABSOLUTELY Tim - I couldn't afford to go to the tournament but you were the next best thing for the atmosphere!

[@davidrobertthomas1515]

One point I’d like to make is that this year’s World Cup was a huge success because it was played in the Northern Hemisphere meaning the games were broadcasted live on terrestrial television during prime time. That certainly won’t be the case for the next World Cup in Australia. Given that the combined population of Astralia and New Zealand is less than 32 million and 11 hours ahead of us it’s nonsese that the World Cup should be held there. Indeed I’d go further by saying to grow the game the Tri Nations should be played in Cardiff, London and Dublin during our summer to keep the interest in rugby.

[@Zambezili0n]

Totally agree with you Eggy....just curious anyone know when the current "leaders" in WR terms are up? I really think its time to get new leaders and ideas in the halls of WR...just my $0.02

[@robertmorgan000]

In Ireland, rugby is a minority sport and has to compete with other team sports (e.g. gaelic games - specific to Ireland). Televising rugby and producing watchable and entertaining content online is crucial to growing the sport. Luckily most of the rugby matches (that feature Irish teams) is free to watch on the TV... unluckily some games e.g. the Autumn internationals are behind a pay-wall (Amazon Prime). Other games (e.g . games involving England playing another team) are also behind pay-wall channels. If irish viewers cant watch their provincial teams play freely (in URC and Heineken Cup) ...it will erode support for the game here.

[@michaelackwellcollins8740]

You're definitely spot on with the levels of interest in the International and Domestic game. As a welshman I'm definitely guilty of this and let be honest the Welsh regions are a hard watch at the best of times. I'd love to see a British league set up and maybe have the games on one of the 4 main channels. Lot of clubs in Britain are struggling except for the Irish teams so i think it would be for best

[@DaveyNavy1967]

Tim I followed you and your channel throughout the RWC. I thoroughly enjoyed your almost daily commentary and thoughts. As a SAFA I appreciate your compliments on our 4th championship. Listen like in politics entertainment banking and life there are always people that like to take credit for others work. It xxxing sucks. But we have to carry on head up and show those chancers whose the boss. You ur show is outstanding. Every time you post a new video I watch it. Well done mate. Keep it strong keep it live

[@Valentine-du8fx]

I am so glad i got to watch it before they took it down. It was such a beautiful beautiful video! Even after your analysis as to why they took it down, i dont get how they got the heart to do it, after watching that video tbh. What a shame

[@justinvalsecchi7905]

This is where E-sports is miles ahead, I think. They recognised very quickly how content creaters play a very pivotal part in how e-sports is broadcasted and engaged with. So they created the concept of co-streaming, which allows specific partner content creators to provide commentary and live broadcasting through their own channel in order to build the hype and engagement around the games. I think Rugby can do something similar... At the very least allow specific content creators access to and the ability to use video elements of the game to continue to grow the interest. This will be especially helpful during the club rugby seasons.

[@TheLordoftheGings]

Please don't take offense to what I am about to write. Squidge is the best rugby based KZbinr. Like at all. How he analyzes everything and explains it all is fantastic! Pity World Rugby see fit to strike channels that aim to help grow the game...

[@rogercorreia6292]

Hi Tim. Is there no option to “share” monetisation with a broadcaster? Like you said it shouldn’t be a zero sum game. If KZbin wants to be a top content viewer surely some kind of sharing would help. Squidgy does such a brilliant job in a very different way to anything you would see from a major broadcaster, I am sure that a splitting of the monetary proceeds would be beneficial to all. Thanks and keep up the great work you definitely added positively to my World Cup experience. Cheers from springbok country.

[@wikus123wvw]

@EggchasersRugby, as always fair, partial, level headed perspective. If more people had your approach to all things in life it would make for a great world to live in. Thanks for the great content, looking forward to this channels growth.

[@lrh5206]

I almost can't believe you actually have a strike from the Kenny video... I saw that video about 2 mins after you uploaded it and loved every second. About a week later I saw it getting reposted by other channels. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out the chronology.. what on earth is KZbin thinking 🤯

[@FrancoisCalitz-h3j]

Love your podcast. Good luck with the coaching. I hope you got some great tips from Rassie.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Funnily enough...it has got us coaches thinking - what might the next innovation be? How can we 'think outside the box'? Rassie has changed the game

[@stephenshort4281]

To notch as always. My understanding of copyright law is that you are allowed to use limited content provided - the source is acknowledged; and the content creator has turned it into something unique. So the strikes that have been given are disappointing. Love your work and that of creators like Squidge Rugby, because you all bring something different

[@peterwomersley]

Squidge is the best analyst of the game His explanation enhances the understanding and grows more informed fans. I think World Rugby are myopic Everyone benefits Whats their beef ?

[@drinkingup2157]

Its a shame that kids don't want to sit through a whole game now. It was fun getting woken up in the middle of the night , heading into the lounge where mum had made cheese on toast and hot milo and watching the All Blacks playing on the other side of the world. The cat wandering in looking confused.

[@onlinebaas]

Thank you for supporting Squidge.

[@davidgraham3162]

What a legend you are Sir!

[@BlacksaberYT]

Fair play to you Tim for putting this out there. I've always enjoyed your content. I too am coach of U10's and U12's boys Rugby teams for my local club and try to do my bit for the game. I also received a copyright strike for a 9 sec video of Andrew Porter sitting on the bench making a funny face. It was a short with about 7.5k views but I'm not trying to grow my channel for monetary gain. I merely upload a few gaming videos and bits and bobs for friends and family and whoever might get some enjoyment. 2 more strikes and my channel and content will be gone. RWC are either money hungry or stupid that they're not allowing the sport to get more eyes on it, especially for the most important tournament in Rugby. Crazy. Semi-rant over !!

[@pumkineater7219]

You need to visit places like Spain, Portugal, Holland and other European countries and make shows about their grassroots rugby as they are the next Fiji or Rumania. We don’t play much rugby in Andalucia but you’re quite welcome to stay when you visit Spain. Keep it up mate!

[@eloisepasteur]

While I agree with a lot of what you’ve said, when it comes to a copyright claim, there are laws that obviously aren’t clear but loosely say if you only show small parts and “add value” - such as extensive analysis, like Squidge - the balance lies with the new content that’s been created as novel and not protected. Whether it’s TF1, WR or whoever, they’re misapplying the law. KZbin, as a self harbour, will take it down as soon a claim is filed, but he stands an excellent chance of winning the counter claim if he fights it. Making a profit can count against it, but doesn’t have to. You’re allowed to make money from derivative work as long as there’s enough novel material.