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I’m giving up, it’s dreadful
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OomStruisbaai
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OomStruisbaai
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Sharks in control, just need to finish them off
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OomStruisbaai
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Dryvens. Kom Sharks.
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OomStruisbaai
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Lekker man!!!
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OomStruisbaai
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Boeta is die nuwe Gerald Bosch
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FalseBayFC
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I really hate the slow saunter to the lineout.
What are you on about? He’s been complimentary about the Sharks.
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OomStruisbaai
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Well done Sharks.
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OomStruisbaai
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Boeta MOTM.
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TheNatalShark
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Whatever the form it came in simply needed that
Once we work out the officiating our teams will win more...
Come on Lions, Bulls and Stormers
I was worried at the start, the Sharks were losing every contact/breakdown almost. There's something about the start of these matches and SA teams being blown away, knew the Sharks had a chance when the Ospreys didn't get that many points on us early like the other teams did.
Felt the Ospreys played below their ability. Some of that was pressure from the Sharks, but there were also a lot of unforced errors too. Seemed like the Ospreys didn't even have a go almost? I expected way more from them.
Sharks executed their game plan well, excellent kicking from them. People who don't enjoy watching us out kick a side like that, to the point of dominating the game, don't like rugby really. That was a totally controlled display. Sean Everitt has come up with a good strategy to counter the drop from the try line also, return the ball using a drop goal shot and keep doing it until they kick them shorter and it isn't on. Sharks got the ball through the hands a bit also when it was on (not sure what the complaints on this thread from some Sharks supporters are about), that's always been our real strength and traditional way of playing, need to build on that going into the next one against Cardiff. That's surely the best I've seen from us against a decent opponent in a long time.
Felt the Ospreys played below their ability. Some of that was pressure from the Sharks, but there were also a lot of unforced errors too. Seemed like the Ospreys didn't even have a go almost? I expected way more from them.
Sharks executed their game plan well, excellent kicking from them. People who don't enjoy watching us out kick a side like that, to the point of dominating the game, don't like rugby really. That was a totally controlled display. Sean Everitt has come up with a good strategy to counter the drop from the try line also, return the ball using a drop goal shot and keep doing it until they kick them shorter and it isn't on. Sharks got the ball through the hands a bit also when it was on (not sure what the complaints on this thread from some Sharks supporters are about), that's always been our real strength and traditional way of playing, need to build on that going into the next one against Cardiff. That's surely the best I've seen from us against a decent opponent in a long time.
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OomStruisbaai
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While Zelt try to fuck up Stormers rugby, Dobson win viewers with the Stormers brand of rugby
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SA TO EURO: SUPER RUGBY'S LOSS IS URC'S GAIN
STATS ATTACK: South Africa’s United Rugby Championship franchises might be struggling on the field, however, they are winning the hearts of television fans worldwide.
SA’S four franchises Lions, Bulls, Stormers and Sharks joined the newly developed European Pro Rugby competition the United Rugby Championship in 2021.
The move, which saw them swap Super Rugby for URC, was highly criticized by their Southern Hemisphere counterparts and even some fans in the North.
However, despite the inability to secure wins – albeit Lions win over the Zebre in round one – the impact of SA teams have been incredible and it is evident in television audience ratings.
The United Rugby Championship has recorded over one million viewers for a single round for the first time ever – setting a new viewership record for the league.
According to URC stats, Round one broke the previous league record and a 15 percent increase last weekend during the second round has pushed the total domestic audience beyond one million. This figure is the combination of the average viewing figures for each of the eight matches.
Average viewership across the UK, Ireland, Italy and South Africa have proven to be greater than the initial forecasts.
Of the 16 games played, the five most-watched URC games involve Welsh, Italian, Irish and South African teams with audiences across those games averaging a peak audience of 255 000 per game.
What is even more interesting is four of the top five most-watched URC games involve South African teams.
The Munster versus Stormers match played in Round Two top the charts with a peak audience of 308 000.
Sharks’ Round one defeat to Munster is second.
While Lions’ defeat to Scarlets in Round two is in fourth with a 251 200 peak.
Rounding off the top five highest audiences list is the Benetton versus Stormers match which saw a peak of 174 900 viewership.
SA to Euro: Super Rugby's loss is URC's gain
Commenting on the big milestone Martin Anayi, CEO of United Rugby Championship, said: “To break our stated goal of one million viewers in a single round this soon is a terrific vote of confidence from our fans and is a tremendous boost to our clubs and broadcasters.
“The biggest days of the URC season are still to come and this sets a great foundation to build our audiences and grow the sport.”
Fantastic result for the Sharks, I had a feeling they were going to come right when we went into half time 6-6.
Still a lot of areas to work on, such as the breakdown, but Boeta controlled the game quite well. Butch James was right; that ridiculous penalty against Ward seemed to galvanise the team.
Oh and I hearby name the drop kick following a goal line kick, "The Boeta®"
Still a lot of areas to work on, such as the breakdown, but Boeta controlled the game quite well. Butch James was right; that ridiculous penalty against Ward seemed to galvanise the team.
Oh and I hearby name the drop kick following a goal line kick, "The Boeta®"
Fuck the Welsh.OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:26 am While Zelt try to fuck up Stormers rugby, Dobson win viewers with the Stormers brand of rugby
Rugby365.com
SA TO EURO: SUPER RUGBY'S LOSS IS URC'S GAIN
STATS ATTACK: South Africa’s United Rugby Championship franchises might be struggling on the field, however, they are winning the hearts of television fans worldwide.
SA’S four franchises Lions, Bulls, Stormers and Sharks joined the newly developed European Pro Rugby competition the United Rugby Championship in 2021.
The move, which saw them swap Super Rugby for URC, was highly criticized by their Southern Hemisphere counterparts and even some fans in the North.
However, despite the inability to secure wins – albeit Lions win over the Zebre in round one – the impact of SA teams have been incredible and it is evident in television audience ratings.
The United Rugby Championship has recorded over one million viewers for a single round for the first time ever – setting a new viewership record for the league.
According to URC stats, Round one broke the previous league record and a 15 percent increase last weekend during the second round has pushed the total domestic audience beyond one million. This figure is the combination of the average viewing figures for each of the eight matches.
Average viewership across the UK, Ireland, Italy and South Africa have proven to be greater than the initial forecasts.
Of the 16 games played, the five most-watched URC games involve Welsh, Italian, Irish and South African teams with audiences across those games averaging a peak audience of 255 000 per game.
What is even more interesting is four of the top five most-watched URC games involve South African teams.
The Munster versus Stormers match played in Round Two top the charts with a peak audience of 308 000.
Sharks’ Round one defeat to Munster is second.
While Lions’ defeat to Scarlets in Round two is in fourth with a 251 200 peak.
Rounding off the top five highest audiences list is the Benetton versus Stormers match which saw a peak of 174 900 viewership.
SA to Euro: Super Rugby's loss is URC's gain
Commenting on the big milestone Martin Anayi, CEO of United Rugby Championship, said: “To break our stated goal of one million viewers in a single round this soon is a terrific vote of confidence from our fans and is a tremendous boost to our clubs and broadcasters.
“The biggest days of the URC season are still to come and this sets a great foundation to build our audiences and grow the sport.”
Saffee TV money
It's good news but behind the stat is the fact that the league is on Free to Air TV in Wales, Norn Iron and the ROI which skews the figures. And yeah fuck the Welsh. "We want Saturday afternoon pro games" until they offer FTA on a Friday night and Saturday night and then they are all in with their league saving TV pennies.OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:26 am While Zelt try to fuck up Stormers rugby, Dobson win viewers with the Stormers brand of rugby
Rugby365.com
SA TO EURO: SUPER RUGBY'S LOSS IS URC'S GAIN
STATS ATTACK: South Africa’s United Rugby Championship franchises might be struggling on the field, however, they are winning the hearts of television fans worldwide.
SA’S four franchises Lions, Bulls, Stormers and Sharks joined the newly developed European Pro Rugby competition the United Rugby Championship in 2021.
The move, which saw them swap Super Rugby for URC, was highly criticized by their Southern Hemisphere counterparts and even some fans in the North.
However, despite the inability to secure wins – albeit Lions win over the Zebre in round one – the impact of SA teams have been incredible and it is evident in television audience ratings.
The United Rugby Championship has recorded over one million viewers for a single round for the first time ever – setting a new viewership record for the league.
According to URC stats, Round one broke the previous league record and a 15 percent increase last weekend during the second round has pushed the total domestic audience beyond one million. This figure is the combination of the average viewing figures for each of the eight matches.
Average viewership across the UK, Ireland, Italy and South Africa have proven to be greater than the initial forecasts.
Of the 16 games played, the five most-watched URC games involve Welsh, Italian, Irish and South African teams with audiences across those games averaging a peak audience of 255 000 per game.
What is even more interesting is four of the top five most-watched URC games involve South African teams.
The Munster versus Stormers match played in Round Two top the charts with a peak audience of 308 000.
Sharks’ Round one defeat to Munster is second.
While Lions’ defeat to Scarlets in Round two is in fourth with a 251 200 peak.
Rounding off the top five highest audiences list is the Benetton versus Stormers match which saw a peak of 174 900 viewership.
SA to Euro: Super Rugby's loss is URC's gain
Commenting on the big milestone Martin Anayi, CEO of United Rugby Championship, said: “To break our stated goal of one million viewers in a single round this soon is a terrific vote of confidence from our fans and is a tremendous boost to our clubs and broadcasters.
“The biggest days of the URC season are still to come and this sets a great foundation to build our audiences and grow the sport.”
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OomStruisbaai
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Slick how is the weather up there?
It’s going to be a a bit dull and overcast but the rain should stay off, not much wind and pretty mild - 15C. Pitch might get a bit damp later this morning but a decent day for rugby I think
I’m saying that, it’s Edinburgh, so who knows!
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In the west its very damp this morning, but should tail off by kick off to grey and uninspiring.
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OomStruisbaai
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Chamberlain gave a new meaning with the tryline drop outs.