OneFan to stream Sanlam Boland Top 12 as clubs question R50 match fee
Saldanhabay and Safcol United address Top 12 streaming as Round 1 gets under way
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Saldanhabay and Safcol United have both addressed the Top 12 streaming arrangements, as Round 1 gets under way.
OneFan will stream the Sanlam Boland Top 12 this season, according to statements from two clubs, with one reporting a R50 per-match viewing fee.
In a notice from its management team, Saldanhabay Rugby Club said it has no livestream link for today's match against Multisure Worcester Villagers. The club acknowledged "concerns and frustrations" around OneFan, which it said charges viewers R50 per match. It said it has formally raised those concerns with the Boland Rugby Union and directed any queries about streaming and viewing fees to the union.
Separately, Safcol United RFC announced that it, OneFan and the Boland Rugby Union had reached an agreement, with a court order granted. Safcol said it will take part in the Top 12 this Saturday and that OneFan will stream Top 12 games. The club thanked its chairman, Dimitri Jacobs, Boland president Bennie van Rooi and the legal representatives involved.
OneFan describes itself as a digital platform for community sport, offering ticketing, club engagement, streaming and matchday technology. At the time of writing, no statement from the Boland Rugby Union on the arrangement had been found, and the terms of the settlement have not been made public.
Supporters who prefer not to pay can still follow the action. Kick & Chase will carry free scores, lineups and results for every Top 12 match, supplied by the clubs themselves.
Kick & Chase has not independently verified the details of the settlement. This story will be updated as the Boland Rugby Union and the clubs comment.