Boots 'N' All
| Company type | Television programme |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports television |
| Fate | Concluded in 2015 |
Area served | United Kingdom, Australia |
Key people | Eddie Hemmings (presenter), Paul Cullen, Phil Clarke, Terry O'Connor, Barrie McDermott, John Kear, Tony Rea, Jon Wells, Brian Carney (panelists) |
| Products | Rugby league magazine show |
Boots 'N' All was a weekly magazine show on Sky Sports dedicated to rugby league, covering competitions such as the Super League, Championship, League 1, and amateur tiers until it concluded in 2015. Originally designed to showcase the lighter aspects of rugby league, it evolved into the leading televised rugby league programme in the UK during the regular season.
International Syndication
The British format was localized for Australian viewers on the Nine Network, with hosting duties undertaken by Andrew Voss and Phil Gould. This Australian adaptation included figures like Tim Andrews, chairman of the Bye Supporters club, and Brian the Rooster, the mascot for the Sydney Roosters.
Presenters
The show was fronted by Sky Sports' principal Super League presenter Eddie Hemmings, who was generally accompanied by two rotating studio panelists drawn from experts such as Paul Cullen, Phil Clarke, Terry O'Connor, Barrie McDermott, John Kear, Tony Rea, Jon Wells, and Brian Carney. Feature reports were provided by correspondents Bill Arthur, Rod Studd, and Angela Powers.
Content
Primarily aired on Wednesday nights, with a brief scheduling change to Thursday in 2007 to make room for live National Leagues fixtures, the programme subsequently reverted to its Wednesday 6pm slot. It offered weekly highlights of tries, interviews with players and coaches, news summaries, and expert commentary. Additionally, each episode showcased Championship game highlights and previews of forthcoming televised matches, delivering thorough coverage for rugby league enthusiasts.
Online
Starting in 2007, a digital edition of Boots 'N' All became available weekly on the Sky Sports website and Sky Anytime during the Super League season. Presented by Bill Arthur or Angela Powers, this online version concentrated on recapping the previous weekend’s Super League contests with insights from analysts like Terry O'Connor or Barrie McDermott.
Currently, the programme continues on Sky Sports television under the title Super League Full Time.