Official United Rugby Championship thread

[Jim Lahey]

Are all Leinster supporters such poor losers?

They don't have much experience of it tbf.
Think they are deep into Stages 1 and 2 of the 7 Stages of Grief.

[Uncle fester]

Are all Leinster supporters such poor losers?

ER is one of the more mature and collected ones.

[fishfoodie]

Lets not lose sight of the fact that it was:

- An Inter Pro
- A one point Game
- Reffed by a former player from the winning side
- With the losing side with 1.5 eyes towards the next game
- Won with a DG in the final few minutes....

It was a semi final
It was Leinster B team
It was the Irish biggest derby.

Big question.

It was a choke?

A misjudgement !

Leo & Co took a calculated risk to only put in a few 1st string players, & hoped it would be enough for a depleted Munster side. They got their sums wrong.

[Jim Lahey]

Have the bookies changed their odds for Leinster for next week as a result?

I'd be more inclined to back them after yesterday tbf. They'll be sharper in training this week due to being royally fucked off imo.

[Chilli]

Are all Leinster supporters such poor losers?

ER is one of the more mature and collected ones.

[redderneck]

I meant to say Redders in the spirit of feeling sorry for you over the last few years I would say stupid shit like 'I hope Munster do well today' and 'If Leinster can't win I hope Munster can go and do ut for Ireland'. Mealy mouthed cringeworthy stuff. Well Frank has woken me from my slumber. Stormers 4 die wen.

Beeeeyooootiful, no need for a splash of the old Worcestershire sauce now, to bring out all that umami.

[PornDog]

Frank is an annoyingly shite ref, but Leinster lost because Munster were the better team on the day. They had most of the possession, territory and chances. Only their own decisions not to take the points married to Leinsters exceptional defence kept it as close as it was.

[OomStruisbaai]

Have the bookies changed their odds for Leinster for next week as a result?

I'd be more inclined to back them after yesterday tbf. They'll be sharper in training this week due to being royally fucked off imo.

I feel sorry for Rochelle. Timely wake up call for Leinster. They have the URC flag and we must back them

[OomStruisbaai]

Have the bookies changed their odds for Leinster for next week as a result?

I'd be more inclined to back them after yesterday tbf. They'll be sharper in training this week due to being royally fucked off imo.

I feel sorry for Rochelle. Timely wake up call for Leinster. They have the URC flag and we must back them

The URC can go fuck itself. Trolling Leinster by picking that cheat Murphy 4 out of the last 5 years in Munster Leinster matches. You think that is a coincidence?

Boet I can feel your pain. Its going to last you a lifetime.

I would have love to see Leinster A vs Stormers A. Blame your coaches devalued the URC by playing understrength teams. The Bulls showed this up, putting 60+ up against Leinster C

[OomStruisbaai]

Sards have this same obsession with Marius vd Westhuizen and the Stormers.

It must be killing you two.

[Sandstorm]

Have the bookies changed their odds for Leinster for next week as a result?

I'd be more inclined to back them after yesterday tbf. They'll be sharper in training this week due to being royally fucked off imo.

I feel sorry for Rochelle. Timely wake up call for Leinster. They have the URC flag and we must back them

The URC can go fuck itself. Trolling Leinster by picking that cheat Murphy 4 out of the last 5 years in Munster Leinster matches. You think that is a coincidence?

You’re coming across as a dick. Grow up.

[assfly]

Congratulations Stormers and Munster, looking forward to a great final.

[Jim Lahey]

Congratulations Stormers and Munster, looking forward to a great final.

Really hope Munster have another big game left in the tank. Irish rugby is a lot poorer for not having a strong Munster side. Some story for Rowntree if he can pull this off after some of troughs he's been in this season

[assfly]

Really hope Munster have another big game left in the tank. Irish rugby is a lot poorer for not having a strong Munster side. Some story for Rowntree if he can pull this off after some of troughs he's been in this season

Any team with O'Mahoney in it has a chance.

Although of the two semi-finals, I do wonder if Munster already played their final, so to speak. It will be a tough ask to get up to the physical and emotional levels they did on Saturday, especially after a long flight.

[Jim Lahey]

Really hope Munster have another big game left in the tank. Irish rugby is a lot poorer for not having a strong Munster side. Some story for Rowntree if he can pull this off after some of troughs he's been in this season

Any team with O'Mahoney in it has a chance.

Although of the two semi-finals, I do wonder if Munster already played their final, so to speak. It will be a tough ask to get up to the physical and emotional levels they did on Saturday, especially after a long flight.

I would agree with you if the final was this coming weekend. But the CFs have a week to get over their lumps and bumps, and have time to plan their trip down under etc.

Should be a cracker either way.

[OomStruisbaai]

Really hope Munster have another big game left in the tank. Irish rugby is a lot poorer for not having a strong Munster side. Some story for Rowntree if he can pull this off after some of troughs he's been in this season

Any team with O'Mahoney in it has a chance.

Although of the two semi-finals, I do wonder if Munster already played their final, so to speak. It will be a tough ask to get up to the physical and emotional levels they did on Saturday, especially after a long flight.

I would agree with you if the final was this coming weekend. But the CFs have a week to get over their lumps and bumps, and have time to plan their trip down under etc.

Should be a cracker either way.

They beat the Stormers last time at home. There can be no complacency in the Stormers ranks. They will know they need to be at their best to beat Munster.

[Sards]

Have the match officials been announced

[fishfoodie]

Have the match officials been announced

Munster are trying to talk Nigel into making a comeback

[OomStruisbaai]

WP two home CC matches have been moved to Athlone to spare the ground for the final battle.

Fourie and Orrie back. Snyman & Kie back. So it's a full strength battle ahead.

[FalseBayFC]

DHL Stadium sold out in 3 hours. Lots of interest in this competition. I think only Ellis Park would battle to get a full house for a SA final.

[LoveOfTheGame]

DHL Stadium sold out in 3 hours. Lots of interest in this competition. I think only Ellis Park would battle to get a full house for a SA final.

3 hours Will be a cracking atmosphere at the stadium next Saturday, hopefully we'll see some Munster fans in the stands again like the last match.

[OomStruisbaai]

Long wait for the final.

[Sards]

Eisch....probability of rain tomorrow afternoon at around 15 degrees by 6pm.......

Munster will love that

[LoveOfTheGame]

Eisch....probability of rain tomorrow afternoon at around 15 degrees by 6pm.......

Munster will love that

Game is next week.

[Sards]

Eisch....probability of rain tomorrow afternoon at around 15 degrees by 6pm.......

Munster will love that

Game is next week.

Oh my word.....picked up that bug going around and I have been unbearable and dearmekaar

[LoveOfTheGame]

Eisch....probability of rain tomorrow afternoon at around 15 degrees by 6pm.......

Munster will love that

Game is next week.

Oh my word.....picked up that bug going around and I have been unbearable and dearmekaar

You've been unbearable en deurmekaar like since forever Sards, don't blame the poor little bug...

[Uncle fester]

Eisch....probability of rain tomorrow afternoon at around 15 degrees by 6pm.......

Munster will love that

Stephen
Is that you?

[fishfoodie]

Decent bit of business by Connacht.

JJ Hanrahan: Irish fly-half to leave Dragons for Connacht after one season

Dragons' Irish fly-half JJ Hanrahan is joining Connacht as he adds his name to those leaving Rodney Parade.

The 30-year-old made 15 appearances in 2022-23 after arriving from French side Clermont Auvergne.

"Moving to Connacht and back on Irish soil was a really appealing opportunity that presented itself," said the former Munster player.

"I've played Connacht numerous times in my career and every game was a hard-fought battle."

Hanrahan joins Wales fly-half Sam Davies in leaving Dragons.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/65651696

[Sards]

Around 14 degrees with rain on Saturday

[OomStruisbaai]

Around 14 degrees with rain on Saturday

That was last Saturday as you expected.

[Sards]

Around 14 degrees with rain on Saturday

That was last Saturday as you expected.

Nope. This Saturday. How is the cold and rain going to affect the Stormers game plan.
80 percent rain after 5pm.

[OomStruisbaai]

Around 14 degrees with rain on Saturday

That was last Saturday as you expected.

Nope. This Saturday. How is the cold and rain going to affect the Stormers game plan.
80 percent rain after 5pm.

It will fit Munster, not the Stormers at all. The Stormers struggle in windy and raining conditions specially in the CT Stadiums. This make Munster the big favorites for the final. They are unbeatable in away matches.

[clydecloggie]

That was last Saturday as you expected.

Nope. This Saturday. How is the cold and rain going to affect the Stormers game plan.
80 percent rain after 5pm.

It will fit Munster, not the Stormers at all. The Stormers struggle in windy and raining conditions specially in the CT Stadiums. This make Munster the big favorites for the final. They are unbeatable in away matches.

Are the Mockers that hard of hearing these days? I was under the impression they only pick up subtle messages.

Munster deserve it, with their run-in of away games, ransacking one fortress after another - if they fall short at the final moat a Stormers title will always have an asterisk attached for me.

[Jim Lahey]

Munster probably won't give a fuck if they win tbf.
Driving up to Dublin in their tractors and spraying their slurry all over leafy D4 last weekend was as sweet as it comes for them.

That said, I hope they smash the Stormers. Although they are lightyears away from their teams of old, and I'm still unsure how they made it this far, a win on Saturday could spark a few things for their future

[OomStruisbaai]

The Stormers aim was to win the SA Shield. To do it unbeaten, is mission accomplish. Everything from there is a bonus, lady luck gave us a home semi and final.

Stormers vs Munster final is a clash of totally different styles. Munster play the traditional SA style while the Stormers like to play ball in hand attacking from everywhere. The Munster style is the boring one the Bokke get so heavily critics for. The Stormers style is a breath of fresh air in SA styles. Its not the style that win finals. Thats why Munster is the favorites.

[Jim Lahey]

The Stormers aim was to win the SA Shield. To do it unbeaten, is mission accomplish. Everything from there is a bonus, lady luck gave us a home semi and final.

Stormers vs Munster final is a clash of totally different styles. Munster play the traditional SA style while the Stormers like to play ball in hand attacking from everywhere. The Munster style is the boring one the Bokke get so heavily critics for. The Stormers style is a breath of fresh air in SA styles. Its not the style that win finals. Thats why Munster is the favorites.

You've got a bunch of yokels down in Safferland after a long plane journey, dealing with 2 or 3 power cuts a day, eating Susie's secret sauce instead of their Mam's sausages and spuds, and playing in front of a full house in Cape Town.

Hardly favourites. I sense another glorious episode of pashun and honesty against a much more skilled side. I hope they win another Miracle Match, but it will need to be a miracle.

[Sards]

Match Officials

DHL Stormers v Munster

DHL Stadium, Cape Town – KO 17.30 IRE & UK / 18.30 ITA & SA

Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR, 36th league game)

AR 1: Mike Adamson (SRU) AR 2: Craig Evans (WRU)

TMO: Ben Whitehouse (WRU)

[Uncle fester]

The Stormers aim was to win the SA Shield. To do it unbeaten, is mission accomplish. Everything from there is a bonus, lady luck gave us a home semi and final.

Stormers vs Munster final is a clash of totally different styles. Munster play the traditional SA style while the Stormers like to play ball in hand attacking from everywhere. The Munster style is the boring one the Bokke get so heavily critics for. The Stormers style is a breath of fresh air in SA styles. Its not the style that win finals. Thats why Munster is the favorites.

Saffers showing full respect to their opposition by knowing absolutely fück all about them.

[average joe]

You guys continue with your mocker's appeasement. You might find the only winner is that shit soccer pitch after it turns to quicksand in the deluge and swallow all the players.

[Sards]

You guys continue with your mocker's appeasement. You might find the only winner is that shit soccer pitch after it turns to quicksand in the deluge and swallow all the players.

Scrums are going to become a huge problem with the turf being ripped up. Actually glad I never got tickets. It's going to be very cold and wet.

Stormers supporters having a full on winge about the Italian ref btw.