Official United Rugby Championship thread

[fishfoodie]

Huge amount of ref gobbing-off happening at Thomond today. Scum.

Murph isn't taking any shit today,, & is marching them back 10 when he thinks they're out of order, so fair play to him on that !

[Sandstorm]

Munster come good in the last 15 and squeeze out a win.

[Sandstorm]

Cardiff’s Seb Davis does an old school no-arms-shoulder -shot to the head of Watkin. Instant red card.

[Uncle fester]

Cardiff’s Seb Davis does an old school no-arms-shoulder -shot to the head of Watkin. Instant red card.

Can't let the Welsh out of your sight.

[Sandstorm]

Ospreys sneak into 8th, hard lines Lions.

[Jim Lahey]

Good game at Thomond. Munster's strength showed in the end, especially up front.

But a good outing from Ulster. A few fuck ups but generally a positive display.

I give us about a 1/1,000 chance in Dublin against a pissed off and motivated Leinster side. But . . .

[Uncle fester]

Good game at Thomond. Munster's strength showed in the end, especially up front.

But a good outing from Ulster. A few fuck ups but generally a positive display.

I give us about a 1/1,000 chance in Dublin against a pissed off and motivated Leinster side. But . . .

Izzy is pretty good.

[Sards]

Congratulations top 8 . Looking forward to some exciting fixtures

[Jim Lahey]

Good game at Thomond. Munster's strength showed in the end, especially up front.

But a good outing from Ulster. A few fuck ups but generally a positive display.

I give us about a 1/1,000 chance in Dublin against a pissed off and motivated Leinster side. But . . .

Izzy is pretty good.

He's the athlete we've needed in the pack for some time. Serious gas and aggression from him, have high hopes for his future. Thought McCann was excellent again as well, our player of the season IMO. But think he'd be better suited to 6 as he doesn't have the gas for 7.

[OomStruisbaai]

Friday, June 7

QF1: (1) Munster v (8) Ospreys

Thomond Park, Limerick

Kick-off: 19:35 (UK& IREe) / 20:35 (ITA & SA)

Live on RTE, S4C, Premier Sports, SuperSport & URC.tv

Saturday, June 8

QF2: (2) Vodacom Bulls v (7) Benetton

Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Kick-off: 14:30 (UK & IRE) / 15:30 (ITA & SA)

Live on SuperSport, Premier Sports, Sky Italia, TG4 & URC.tv

QF3: (3) Leinster v (6) Ulster

Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Kick-off: 17:00 (UK & IRE) / 18:00 (ITA & SA)

Live on TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport & URC.tv

QF4: (4) Glasgow Warriors v (5) DHL Stormers

Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow

Kick-off: 19:35 (UK & IRE) / 20:35 (ITA & SA)


SF1: Munster/Ospreys v Glasgow Warriors/DHL Stormers

SF2: Vodacom Bulls/Benetton v Leinster/Ulster.

[Uncle fester]

Willem Alberts played his last pro game for lions against Stormers yesterday at the age of 40. Quite an achievement for a massively physical player in such an attritional position.

[OomStruisbaai]

Willem Alberts played his last pro game for lions against Stormers yesterday at the age of 40. Quite an achievement for a massively physical player in such an attritional position.

https://x.com/johneetfouche/status/1797 ... j8Lpg&s=19

[_Os_]

Putting this here so Oom can cry over the Bulls stealing his hubcap.

[bok_viking]

Putting this here so Oom can cry over the Bulls stealing his hubcap.

I much rather have these local derbies count towards the Currie Cup than this conference rubbish. That trophy looks like someone stole the dog's water bowl in the back yard.

[bok_viking]

I see that if the results in the knockouts go in such a way that the Bulls host the final, they will most likely not host the final at Loftus due to it being the same day as the presidential inauguration and that the more likely destination would be the FNB stadium as the Bulls listed it as an alternative to Loftus. So they will have to try fill up a 90000+ seater stadium.

With the previous presidential inauguration Loftus was part of it due to its proximity to the Union Building and even if Loftus was not part of the program, the proximity would make it difficult to plan logistics for both the match and the inauguration.

[assfly]

Sickening arrogance from Bulls fans.

Not only assuming they will make the final, but demanding the presidential inauguration is moved so they can play at home.

Sickening!

[bok_viking]

Sickening arrogance from Bulls fans.

Not only assuming they will make the final, but demanding the presidential inauguration is moved so they can play at home.

Sickening!

well they did not demand for the moving of the inauguration, they are moving themselves FNB was listed as their alternative stadium for the whole season if another stadium was required for whatever reason.
To hell with the inauguration, rugby is much better in this country anyway. for getting people together to celebrate. Unfortunately I do not see anyone turning Munster over at home in the QF and SF and if results go according to the log, it will be the Bulls and Leinster to face off in the SF, not an easy task in itself.
At least the Ireland team gets a chance to have have match training in Loftus.

[bok_viking]

Speaking of the FNB, they could have had the Ireland and All Black games there and completely sold it out as well.

[OomStruisbaai]

Putting this here so Oom can cry over the Bulls stealing his hubcap.

Oom don't cry. Bulls deserve it.

Just glad we got into the business end and not expecting much.

Now it's one game at a time. One point will be enough.

[assfly]

well they did not demand for the moving of the inauguration, they are moving themselves FNB was listed as their alternative stadium for the whole season if another stadium was required for whatever reason.
To hell with the inauguration, rugby is much better in this country anyway. for getting people together to celebrate. Unfortunately I do not see anyone turning Munster over at home in the QF and SF and if results go according to the log, it will be the Bulls and Leinster to face off in the SF, not an easy task in itself.
At least the Ireland team gets a chance to have have match training in Loftus.

It could be the half-time entertainment. At least it would have to be over in 10 minutes.

[OomStruisbaai]

URC Attendances

[OomStruisbaai]

Glasgow Warriors team to face DHL Stormers at Scotstoun, Saturday 8 June, kick-off 7.35pm. Tickets are still available for the match at glasgowwarriors.org – click here.

1 Jamie Bhatti (103)
2 Johnny Matthews (70)
3 Zander Fagerson (146)
4 Scott Cummings (123)
5 Richie Gray (112)
6 Matt Fagerson (108)
7 Rory Darge (45)
8 Jack Dempsey (47)

9 George Horne (116)
10 Tom Jordan (47)
11 Kyle Steyn (C) (74)
12 Sione Tuipulotu (52)
13 Huw Jones (68)
14 Sebastian Cancelliere (35)
15 Josh McKay (46)

Replacements

16 George Turner (99)
17 Nathan McBeth (40)
18 Oli Kebble (102)
19 Max Williamson (17)
20 Euan Ferrie (18)
21 Henco Venter (18)
22 Jamie Dobie (65)
23 Ross Thompson (49)

Unavailable for selection: Fraser Brown (knee), JP du Preez (knee), Stafford McDowall (hand), Ally Miller (calf), Alex Samuel (head), Ollie Smith (knee), Lucio Sordoni (foot), Sione Vailanu (knee).

[OomStruisbaai]

Roos out injured, no chance for Stormers.

Stormers: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Suleiman Hartzenberg, 13 Dan du Plessis, 12 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 11 Ben Loader, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Hacjivah Dayimani, 7 Ben-Jason Dixon, 6 Willie Engelbrecht, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 Salmaan Moerat (captain), 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Joseph Dweba, 1 Brok Harris.
Replacements: 16 Andre-Hugo Venter, 17 Sti Sithole, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Adre Smith, 20 Marcel Theunissen, 21 Connor Evans, 22 Paul de Wet, 23 Jean-Luc du Plessis.

Date: Saturday, July 8
Venue: Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
Kick-off: 19.35 (18.35 GMT; 20.35 SA time)
Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Frank Murphy (Ireland) and Peter Martin (Ireland)
TMO: Mark Patton (Ireland)

[Sandstorm]

Roos out injured, no chance for Stormers.

Stormers: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Suleiman Hartzenberg, 13 Dan du Plessis, 12 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 11 Ben Loader, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Hacjivah Dayimani, 7 Ben-Jason Dixon, 6 Willie Engelbrecht, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 Salmaan Moerat (captain), 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Joseph Dweba, 1 Brok Harris.
Replacements: 16 Andre-Hugo Venter, 17 Sti Sithole, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Adre Smith, 20 Marcel Theunissen, 21 Connor Evans, 22 Paul de Wet, 23 Jean-Luc du Plessis.

Date: Saturday, July 8
Venue: Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
Kick-off: 19.35 (18.35 GMT; 20.35 SA time)
Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Frank Murphy (Ireland) and Peter Martin (Ireland)
TMO: Mark Patton (Ireland)

I like that Stormers backline, as long as they don't kick everything away. I know Feinberg DOESN'T like to kick.....

[Uncle fester]

Excited but nervous. Ospreys have a decent front five.

[Slick]

Having to watch on S4C because Premier Sports are so unbelievably fucking useless

[fishfoodie]

Having to watch on S4C because Premier Sports are so unbelievably fucking useless

As long as you can get to the English commentary it's okay

[Slick]

Having to watch on S4C because Premier Sports are so unbelievably fucking useless

As long as you can get to the English commentary it's okay

The Welsh commentary is better than the Irish one.

Sorry mate, you kind of set that one up for me

[fishfoodie]

Having to watch on S4C because Premier Sports are so unbelievably fucking useless

As long as you can get to the English commentary it's okay

The Welsh commentary is better than the Irish one.

Sorry mate, you kind of set that one up for me

Only cause you can't understand the Welsh one

[Torquemada 1420]

Davidson is an embarrassment of a ref. Raping the Ospreys here.

[Slick]

Davidson is an embarrassment of a ref. Raping the Ospreys here.

Well at least we can’t acuse you of misogyny

[Slick]

Crowley kicked that penalty to touch a full 5m past the mark. Drives me mad

[Sandstorm]

Crowley kicked that penalty to touch a full 5m past the mark. Drives me mad

Yup. Free kick him and give the ball back to the oppo.

[salanya]

Crowley kicked that penalty to touch a full 5m past the mark. Drives me mad

Yup. Free kick him and give the ball back to the oppo.

Hear hear

[Slick]

The Munster crowd seem a much better bunch of lads and lassies than those awful Leinster chavs

[OomStruisbaai]

Only 10000 in Scotstoun? The Stormers supporters should fill that.

[GrahamWa]

Only 10000 in Scotstoun? The Stormers supporters should fill that.

Just over 7000 capacity. There is quite a bit of apathy in Weegieland with the capitulation against the Lions and then misfiring against Zebre. The form has plummeted, I'm a STH and can't be arsed going. Want to watch the English final on TV. Warriors haven't read the room, ticket prices also remain extortionate putting off the spur of the moment supporters deciding to go.

[OomStruisbaai]

Only 10000 in Scotstoun? The Stormers supporters should fill that.

Just over 7000 capacity. There is quite a bit of apathy in Weegieland with the capitulation against the Lions and then misfiring against Zebre. The form has plummeted, I'm a STH and can't be arsed going. Want to watch the English final on TV. Warriors haven't read the room, ticket prices also remain extortionate putting off the spur of the moment supporters deciding to go.

Can't see the Stormers beat them. Glasgow by 20 my guess.

[bok_viking]

On my way to the bulls game now. Looks like they might have between 20-30k people there today. A good day to sit on the east stand in the sun on a chilly day.

[Slick]

Just a polite ask…. Could we keep this thread to just URC today?

Going to record the Prem final and watch after the Glasgow game this evening