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Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:28 am
by 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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:17 am
by Chilli
Bulls should be looking for a new coach next year methinks.
They played crap.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:27 am
by 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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:56 am
by Sards
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:27 am 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

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:24 am
by OomStruisbaai
Sards wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:56 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:27 am 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?

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:02 pm
by 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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:35 am
by handyman
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:02 pm 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 :thumbup:

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:38 am
by OomStruisbaai
handyman wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:35 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:02 pm 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 :thumbup:
:oops: no. Cape Cycle Tour Boet.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:06 am
by handyman
OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:38 am
handyman wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:35 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:02 pm 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 :thumbup:
Agreed.
Fixed.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:14 am
by FalseBayFC
_Os_ wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 4:21 pm The commentators are pronouncing "Nortje" as "Nokia", like the phone brand. Standards have declined.
Actual pronunciation is "Overrated beanpole".

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:21 am
by Sards
handyman wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 6:35 am
OomStruisbaai wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:02 pm 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 :thumbup:
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

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:35 am
by 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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:26 am
by 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! :spin

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:50 am
by OomStruisbaai
Chilli wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:26 am 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! :spin
Nipper should organize you a VIP losie ticket at the current T20 at St George's Park.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 12:15 pm
by 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)

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:34 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Hope for Munster, Leinster, Scarlets, Benneton, Dragons wins.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:46 pm
by Chilli
OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:50 am
Chilli wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:26 am 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! :spin
Nipper should organize you a VIP losie ticket at the current T20 at St George's Park.
Cricket?

🤮

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:47 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Chilli wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:46 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:50 am
Chilli wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:26 am 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! :spin
Nipper should organize you a VIP losie ticket at the current T20 at St George's Park.
Cricket?

🤮
Thought KZN Souties love their cricket.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:07 pm
by Chilli
OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:47 pm
Chilli wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:46 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:50 am

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. .

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 4:10 pm
by Rinkals
Chilli wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:46 pm
OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:50 am
Chilli wrote: Wed Feb 16, 2022 10:26 am 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! :spin
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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:52 pm
by Sards
Grant Williams 4 match ban is vokken ridiculous.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:31 pm
by GrahamWa
Sards wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:52 pm 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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:54 pm
by OomStruisbaai
Sards wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:52 pm Grant Williams 4 match ban is vokken ridiculous.
That was a stupid tackle. They call it Gummie Guts from where he came from.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:13 am
by 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

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:46 am
by Sards
GrahamWa wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:31 pm
Sards wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:52 pm 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....

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:47 am
by Sards
OomStruisbaai wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:54 pm
Sards wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:52 pm 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

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:56 pm
by 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

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:04 pm
by Tichtheid
fishfoodie wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:56 pm 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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:14 pm
by fishfoodie
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:04 pm
fishfoodie wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:56 pm 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

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:20 pm
by Slick
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:04 pm
fishfoodie wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:56 pm 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

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:23 pm
by Slick
Zebo looks like he has been enjoying himself

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:24 pm
by robmatic
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:04 pm
fishfoodie wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:56 pm 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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:26 pm
by Tichtheid
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:20 pm
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:04 pm
fishfoodie wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:56 pm 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

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:28 pm
by 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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:32 pm
by robmatic
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:28 pm 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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:32 pm
by fishfoodie
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:26 pm
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:20 pm
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:04 pm


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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:33 pm
by Slick
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:26 pm
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:20 pm
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:04 pm


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

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:37 pm
by fishfoodie
That's two poor kicks, in a short period

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:39 pm
by robmatic
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:33 pm
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:26 pm
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:20 pm

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.

Re: Official United Rugby Championship (PRO16) thread

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:43 pm
by Slick
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:33 pm
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:26 pm
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:20 pm

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