They're bringing in fresh blood for 2013. New starlet Ray French will be recruited to replace Stevo. Peter Fox and Peter Roe have also signed for 2013. Maurice Bamford - as yet unconfirmed - watch this space.

IT will be a UP and UNDER then

Sky will have to change the commentary team when Stevo's health dictates, one would assume.

Logan hates Rugby League.

Depending on Racing commitments I would expect that Chappers comes in as the Saturday front man with Balding doing Sunday's

Really? She did a piece in one of the grand final programs stating she was actually quite fond of the game.

Carney and Balding in the studio would be great. Think the priority should be sprucing up the in game commentary though and no potential replacements have stood out so far IMO.

This guy?



Anyone?


Better now?

What about Helen Skelton, Richie Myler's missus?

Quote ="Ganson's Optician"She is brilliant for our sport, I hope she is allowed to continue presenting it. Her BBC Radio 4 documentary on the 1895 schism earlier in the year was brilliant, if it ever finds it's way onto the internet be sure to give it a listen. Only a 15 minute thing but she tells the whole thing perfectly, focusing on the impact the northern union had on individuals who were treated terribly by the Rugby Union.'" It's called Sport and the British and was very good www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01bwfyd

Quote ="Ganson's Optician"She is brilliant for our sport, I hope she is allowed to continue presenting it. Her BBC Radio 4 documentary on the 1895 schism earlier in the year was brilliant, if it ever finds it's way onto the internet be sure to give it a listen. Only a 15 minute thing but she tells the whole thing perfectly, focusing on the impact the northern union had on individuals who were treated terribly by the Rugby Union.'" It's called Sport and the British and was very good www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01bwfyd

Much better - isn't it amazing how much a good shoeing can brighten up your day

She's such a good sports presenter. She shows such enthusiasm for the sports that she is introducing and her knowledge of the sports is great. She will be a sad loss if true.

Ah, good old Calibos...

What about Tanya Arnold taking over?

I'd probably stop watching.

He couldnt even get excited at Farah winning the 5k race, the man is soulless.

Can't say I noticed, I was too busy oggling Denise Lewis's ar[is[/ie. That deserves a programme all of its own

That first pic of Inverdale is an eyeopener, he's about twice as wide these days.

Nothing wrong with Chappers doing the RL on BBC. He's been great when he's been in the studio this year. They've also got George Riley waiting in the wings. I'm sure he could do the job as well.

Will it make much difference ?

I mean there is very little RL on the Beeb nowadays anyway. I am sure they are trying to phase us out.

Personally, regarding Balding, she is probably the only interviewer that does their homework before going 'on air'.

Rather Chapman than Riley. His 'Mr. Rugby League' act is starting to grate.

The fact that he genuinely likes RL grates you? His constant bigging up of RL on 5-Live grates you?

Wow - you should definitely apply for a marketing role at Media City. The RFL are crying out for positive people like yourself. Do it man.

No, it's just the way he comes across. Bit too 'chip on the shoulder' to balance out Campbell at times.