Official United Rugby Championship thread

[Sards]

I cannot understand the fascination with the Tit .
His out of hand kicking is poor. He gets no distance on his clearance and penalty kicks which puts us straight back under pressure.
Was shocked to see Bosch tackling like a demon. He stopped an attack off a maul as the last defense ( tackling a forward) and also stopped and pushed Bismarck out to touch. Two very impressive tackles for me. They have obviously been working on his defense.

[Chilli]

Bulls should be looking for a new coach next year methinks.
They played crap.

[OomStruisbaai]

Bulls played with 14 men and they nearly win it in the end.

I don't want to give my honest opinion on both teams, we are mos gloating. So fuck that.

[Sards]

Bulls played with 14 men and they nearly win it in the end.

I don't want to give my honest opinion on both teams, we are mos gloating. So fuck that.

Bulls vs Sharks game of the weekend.
Has any team lost to the Lions in years.
Will Marius van der Westhuizen travel with the Stormers

[OomStruisbaai]

Bulls played with 14 men and they nearly win it in the end.

I don't want to give my honest opinion on both teams, we are mos gloating. So fuck that.

Bulls vs Sharks game of the weekend.
Has any team lost to the Lions in years.
Will Marius van der Westhuizen travel with the Stormers

Bulls vs Sharks was a painfull game to watch.

Drivens from start to finish.

Are the Stormers only winning because of a ref?

[OomStruisbaai]

The Stormers have confirmed that their Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Zebre Parma on Sunday, 13 March will be played at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.

[handyman]

The Stormers have confirmed that their Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Zebre Parma on Sunday, 13 March will be played at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.

The people's team taking the game to the people

[OomStruisbaai]

The Stormers have confirmed that their Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Zebre Parma on Sunday, 13 March will be played at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.

The people's team taking the game to the people

no. Cape Cycle Tour Boet.

[handyman]

The Stormers have confirmed that their Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Zebre Parma on Sunday, 13 March will be played at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.

The people's team taking the game to the people

Agreed.

Fixed.

[FalseBayFC]

The commentators are pronouncing "Nortje" as "Nokia", like the phone brand. Standards have declined.

Actual pronunciation is "Overrated beanpole".

[Sards]

The Stormers have confirmed that their Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Zebre Parma on Sunday, 13 March will be played at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.

The people's team taking the game to the people

Clever move...only 2000 spectators allowed , so don't have to pay the fees to use the stadium.....saving money for things that matter....liking the weekly Dop bill

[OomStruisbaai]

R365

Due to a clash with the Cape Town Cycle Tour, which finishes near the Cape Town precinct on the same day and will see a number of roads in the area closed, the venue of this match has had to change.

This match was originally meant to take place in November last year, but was rescheduled to the impact of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, which saw Zebre Parma leave South Africa before the fixture could be fulfilled.

[Chilli]

As the EP Kings / Might Elephants [or whatever they are now called] are in the CC "B" division I hope to go watch at least 1 game at the stadium this season. A biggie, like the EP vs Boland or Stelleland!

[OomStruisbaai]

As the EP Kings / Might Elephants [or whatever they are now called] are in the CC "B" division I hope to go watch at least 1 game at the stadium this season. A biggie, like the EP vs Boland or Stelleland!

Nipper should organize you a VIP losie ticket at the current T20 at St George's Park.

[OomStruisbaai]

Some interesting games.

Weekend Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures

Munster v Edinburgh (Limerick, Friday 19.35)

Cardiff v Zebre Parma (Cardiff, Friday 19.35)

Leinster v Ospreys (Dublin, Saturday 17.00)

Scarlets v Connacht (Llanelli, Saturday 19.35)

Glasgow v Benetton (Glasgow, Saturday 19.35)

Dragons v Ulster (Newport, Sunday 14.00)

[OomStruisbaai]

Hope for Munster, Leinster, Scarlets, Benneton, Dragons wins.

[Chilli]

As the EP Kings / Might Elephants [or whatever they are now called] are in the CC "B" division I hope to go watch at least 1 game at the stadium this season. A biggie, like the EP vs Boland or Stelleland!

Nipper should organize you a VIP losie ticket at the current T20 at St George's Park.

Cricket?

[OomStruisbaai]

As the EP Kings / Might Elephants [or whatever they are now called] are in the CC "B" division I hope to go watch at least 1 game at the stadium this season. A biggie, like the EP vs Boland or Stelleland!

Nipper should organize you a VIP losie ticket at the current T20 at St George's Park.

Cricket?

Thought KZN Souties love their cricket.

[Chilli]

Nipper should organize you a VIP losie ticket at the current T20 at St George's Park.

Cricket?

Thought KZN Souties love their cricket.

I'd rather watch bowls, or onderwater blitz skaak. .

[Rinkals]

As the EP Kings / Might Elephants [or whatever they are now called] are in the CC "B" division I hope to go watch at least 1 game at the stadium this season. A biggie, like the EP vs Boland or Stelleland!

Nipper should organize you a VIP losie ticket at the current T20 at St George's Park.

Cricket?

When I played hockey at St Georges, we would get to go to the Crusader's pub which was up in the back of the stands where we could watch the game while enjoying a few beers.

[Sards]

Grant Williams 4 match ban is vokken ridiculous.

[GrahamWa]

Grant Williams 4 match ban is vokken ridiculous.

NH rules and did not agree he was guilty of the offence.
https://www.unitedrugby.com/latest/news ... t-williams - bottom of the page is the framework.

[OomStruisbaai]

Grant Williams 4 match ban is vokken ridiculous.

That was a stupid tackle. They call it Gummie Guts from where he came from.

[OomStruisbaai]

The CC and URC running the same time have it benefits.

Our teams will only depart next week. Giving the coaches the opportunity to sharpen up players in the CC this weekend.


https://supersport.com/rugby/currie-cup ... r_sa_rugby

[Sards]

Grant Williams 4 match ban is vokken ridiculous.

NH rules and did not agree he was guilty of the offence.
https://www.unitedrugby.com/latest/news ... t-williams - bottom of the page is the framework.

I just hope it's applied consistently. Look. We have lots of depth at scrumhalf....twice more than most teams.
.I am talking about quality. So no biggie....

[Sards]

Grant Williams 4 match ban is vokken ridiculous.

That was a stupid tackle. They call it Gummie Guts from where he came from.

I suppose that if you are a shorty you are going to be looking up at your opponent. So I wouldn't say stupid. Accident yes

[fishfoodie]

At least the storms didn't right off all the Rugby; & the pitch in Limerick looks good considering how much rain in the last couple of days

13 - 0 & Munster all over Edinburgh

[Tichtheid]

At least the storms didn't right off all the Rugby; & the pitch in Limerick looks good considering how much rain in the last couple of days

13 - 0 & Munster all over Edinburgh

If you get a minute, have a look at the penalty that Munster won in the first few minutes that got them down into the Edinburgh 22 and the actions of Connor Boyle (Edinburgh 7) who tackled and then got over the ball - the one that got the first three points for Munster.

I'd love to know what the difference was, there was clear air between Boyle getting up after the tackle and then going for the ball.

[fishfoodie]

At least the storms didn't right off all the Rugby; & the pitch in Limerick looks good considering how much rain in the last couple of days

13 - 0 & Munster all over Edinburgh

If you get a minute, have a look at the penalty that Munster won in the first few minutes that got them down into the Edinburgh 22 and the actions of Connor Boyle (Edinburgh 7) who tackled and then got over the ball - the one that got the first three points for Munster.

I'd love to know what the difference was, there was clear air between Boyle getting up after the tackle and then going for the ball.

I Joined 15 mins in, but I'm sure we'll get replay at HT

[Slick]

At least the storms didn't right off all the Rugby; & the pitch in Limerick looks good considering how much rain in the last couple of days

13 - 0 & Munster all over Edinburgh

If you get a minute, have a look at the penalty that Munster won in the first few minutes that got them down into the Edinburgh 22 and the actions of Connor Boyle (Edinburgh 7) who tackled and then got over the ball - the one that got the first three points for Munster.

I'd love to know what the difference was, there was clear air between Boyle getting up after the tackle and then going for the ball.

To be perfectly honest mate, I thought there was quite a lot of difference. I was getting annoyed at the ref for a few things (he’s got better) but thought that was fine

[Slick]

Zebo looks like he has been enjoying himself

[robmatic]

At least the storms didn't right off all the Rugby; & the pitch in Limerick looks good considering how much rain in the last couple of days

13 - 0 & Munster all over Edinburgh

If you get a minute, have a look at the penalty that Munster won in the first few minutes that got them down into the Edinburgh 22 and the actions of Connor Boyle (Edinburgh 7) who tackled and then got over the ball - the one that got the first three points for Munster.

I'd love to know what the difference was, there was clear air between Boyle getting up after the tackle and then going for the ball.

Thought that was fair enough on Boyle, if strict, but generally Whitehouse is flipping terrible.

[Tichtheid]

At least the storms didn't right off all the Rugby; & the pitch in Limerick looks good considering how much rain in the last couple of days

13 - 0 & Munster all over Edinburgh

If you get a minute, have a look at the penalty that Munster won in the first few minutes that got them down into the Edinburgh 22 and the actions of Connor Boyle (Edinburgh 7) who tackled and then got over the ball - the one that got the first three points for Munster.

I'd love to know what the difference was, there was clear air between Boyle getting up after the tackle and then going for the ball.

To be perfectly honest mate, I thought there was quite a lot of difference. I was getting annoyed at the ref for a few things (he’s got better) but thought that was fine

Whitehouse called "no release"

Boyle had made the tackle, got back to his feet and got his hands on the ball, pulling it over on to his own side. There was clear air, he was supporting his own weight and lifted the ball.
It was a classic 7 turnover

Three points to the home side

[Tichtheid]

I had to stop watching because I don't like ref whinging, but according to the Glasgow forum even the Irish co-coms are talking about the one-sided reffing.

[robmatic]

I had to stop watching because I don't like ref whinging, but according to the Glasgow forum even the Irish co-coms are talking about the one-sided reffing.

I'm watching on URC TV so have all-Irish commentary talking about Edinburgh's poor discipline.

[fishfoodie]

If you get a minute, have a look at the penalty that Munster won in the first few minutes that got them down into the Edinburgh 22 and the actions of Connor Boyle (Edinburgh 7) who tackled and then got over the ball - the one that got the first three points for Munster.

I'd love to know what the difference was, there was clear air between Boyle getting up after the tackle and then going for the ball.

To be perfectly honest mate, I thought there was quite a lot of difference. I was getting annoyed at the ref for a few things (he’s got better) but thought that was fine

Whitehouse called "no release"

Boyle had made the tackle, got back to his feet and got his hands on the ball, pulling it over on to his own side. There was clear air, he was supporting his own weight and lifted the ball.
It was a classic 7 turnover

Three points to the home side

Yeah, it does look like he did the quick bounce to show a release, & then goes in for a legitimate jackal.

[Slick]

If you get a minute, have a look at the penalty that Munster won in the first few minutes that got them down into the Edinburgh 22 and the actions of Connor Boyle (Edinburgh 7) who tackled and then got over the ball - the one that got the first three points for Munster.

I'd love to know what the difference was, there was clear air between Boyle getting up after the tackle and then going for the ball.

To be perfectly honest mate, I thought there was quite a lot of difference. I was getting annoyed at the ref for a few things (he’s got better) but thought that was fine

Whitehouse called "no release"

Boyle had made the tackle, got back to his feet and got his hands on the ball, pulling it over on to his own side. There was clear air, he was supporting his own weight and lifted the ball.
It was a classic 7 turnover

Three points to the home side

Yeah, I don’t think he did release, he seems to have hands on him the whole time.

I’m not sure I’ve noticed Boyle much before but he’s having a good game

[fishfoodie]

That's two poor kicks, in a short period

[robmatic]

To be perfectly honest mate, I thought there was quite a lot of difference. I was getting annoyed at the ref for a few things (he’s got better) but thought that was fine

Whitehouse called "no release"

Boyle had made the tackle, got back to his feet and got his hands on the ball, pulling it over on to his own side. There was clear air, he was supporting his own weight and lifted the ball.
It was a classic 7 turnover

Three points to the home side

Yeah, I don’t think he did release, he seems to have hands on him the whole time.

I’m not sure I’ve noticed Boyle much before but he’s having a good game

Boyle is looking good in these starts he's getting.

[Slick]

To be perfectly honest mate, I thought there was quite a lot of difference. I was getting annoyed at the ref for a few things (he’s got better) but thought that was fine

Whitehouse called "no release"

Boyle had made the tackle, got back to his feet and got his hands on the ball, pulling it over on to his own side. There was clear air, he was supporting his own weight and lifted the ball.
It was a classic 7 turnover

Three points to the home side

Yeah, I don’t think he did release, he seems to have hands on him the whole time.

I’m not sure I’ve noticed Boyle much before but he’s having a good game

Rewound and had another look and sticking with my view of it