Official United Rugby Championship thread

[OomStruisbaai]

Finally a try.

[OomStruisbaai]

Thought Goosen would replace Pollard. But if you compare Libbok in kak conditions to what his tonight it should be an easy selection

[PCPhil]

Why is it that whenever a home try is scored, and many countries do it, the TV zooms in on the most annoying 10 year old brats that you could ever want to slap who are pulling faces like thelittle sh1ts that they are!!!!



Sorry……rant over.

[_Os_]

Bulls have totally fucked these last 10 minutes with the constant pick and go that's not going over, a lot of it was done with advantage also. Should've spread it wide.

[fishfoodie]

Bulls have totally fucked these last 10 minutes with constant pick and go that's not going over, a lot of it was done with advantage also. should've spread it wide.

Jake White's brand of Rugby has all the attraction of explosive dysentry, as shown by Bulls attempts to get the LBP at the death

[Tichtheid]

Good win for Munster.

They've been undercooked, perhaps this will give them a kickstart - just hold off until the Embra game in a couple of weeks

[_Os_]

Bulls have totally fucked these last 10 minutes with constant pick and go that's not going over, a lot of it was done with advantage also. should've spread it wide.

Jake White's brand of Rugby has all the attraction of explosive dysentry, as shown by Bulls attempts to get the LBP at the death

His Bok/Sharks/Brumbies teams were good (didn't watch other teams he's coached), even this Bulls team of his was better than this. There's something seriously wrong with this Bulls team now, they don't know what they're doing when they have the ball.

[fishfoodie]

Bulls have totally fucked these last 10 minutes with constant pick and go that's not going over, a lot of it was done with advantage also. should've spread it wide.

Jake White's brand of Rugby has all the attraction of explosive dysentry, as shown by Bulls attempts to get the LBP at the death

His Bok/Sharks/Brumbies teams were good (didn't watch other teams he's coached), even this Bulls team of his was better than this. There's something seriously wrong with this Bulls team now, they don't know what they're doing when they have the ball.

His Montpellier side was like this Bulls team, one Dimensional.

[robmatic]

They also have a constant stream of shite commentators, but hey ho

I get the Saffer commentators on URC TV and the difference is noticeable. Obviously there is still some bias but it's not outrageous and they tend to actually know what they are talking about.

[Uncle fester]

?

?. First bit at least was serious. Watching Munster

The best was an ex-Munster player whose name I think I remember but I don't want to get it wrong (cough, Frankie Sheehan? cough) - he was the players' agent after he retired - his commentary was hilarious

Yeah that was Frankie. I'll always give him a pass for calling George Hook out on his complete unadulterated shite though and it cost him his gig for international games. When ROG started doing panel work, he completely tore into Hook to settle that score.

[Uncle fester]

Bulls are shite.

This is not even a vintage Munster side

Bulls looked competitive enough in the first half at least. Munster confidence looked brittle, which is not surprising considering the start to the season.

[FalseBayFC]

I'm so hard right now!

[OomStruisbaai]

Per Jens PR

Log:
1. LEINSTER 23
2. ULSTER 21
3. STORMERS 17
4. SHARKS 15
5. LIONS 15
6. BULLS 14
7. BENETTON 14
8. CARDIFF 13
9. EDINBURGH 13
10. MUNSTER 11
11. OSPREYS 11
12. GLASGOW 10
13. SCARLETS 9
14. DRAGONS 5
15. CONNACHT 4
16. ZEBRE 4

Rankings:
1(1) Stormers 87.38
2(2) Leinster 87.10
3(4) Ulster 85.65
4(3) Bulls 83.80
5(6) Sharks 83.21
6(5) Lions 81.60
7(8) Edinburgh 81.13
8(10) Ospreys 79.94
9(7) Connacht 79.66
10(9) Glasgow 79.17
11(12) Munster 78.65
12(11) Benetton 78.21
13(13) Cardiff 77.11
14(14) Scarlets 76.16
15(15) Dragons 72.60
16(16) Zebre 70.4

Next:
21 Oct
18:30 SAST (16:30 GMT) Benetton v Bulls
Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso

20:35 SAST (18:35 GMT) Connacht v Scarlets
The Sportsground, Galway

22 Oct
14:00 SAST (12:00 GMT) Zebre v Edinburgh
Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma

16:05 SAST (14:05 GMT) Lions v Glasgow
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg

18:15 SAST (16:15 GMT) Sharks v Ulster
Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

20:35 SAST (18:35 GMT) Leinster v Munster
Aviva Stadium, Dublin

20:35 SAST (18:35 GMT) Cardiff v Stormers
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff

23 Oct
16:00 SAST (14:00 GMT) Dragons v Ospreys
Rodney Parade, Newport

[assfly]

I'm so hard right now!

That's a quality signing, I've always rated him. Good of the $harks to help him in his hour of need.

I hope he starts at 13 next week, as we wait on Rohan and Am returning.

[FalseBayFC]

Yes he's a quality 13. Just what we needed, an outside centre with Premiership experience. I've been very impressed with the level of back play in the Prem to be honest. Venter has always struck me as a player with a lot of nous and I'm sure he'll be a great influence on the Saaks.

[Sards]

I'm so hard right now!

Wow. With the quality of players at our disposal we are going to be a HUGE , SEXY force

[Sards]

It's fantastic that the Sharks have the financial power to buy such quality players from struggling unions. It seems to be our mission to be the home for disgruntled and homeless South African players

[Sards]

Sharks

[assfly]

Boeta is getting better with every game. I really hope we continue to back him and grow him, even after Bosch and Cronje are fit again.

[Sards]

Boeta is getting better with every game. I really hope we continue to back him and grow him, even after Bosch and Cronje are fit again.

Cronje is a very good player. Don't forget how he steadied the ship when we were rudderless

[Sards]

On Etzebeth’s fellow debutant, Vincent Tshituka, the Sharks coach added: “We’re happy with Vincent as well … he woke up with gastro symptoms and was so excited to play and push through.

“He probably didn’t feel that great today, but he certainly played well enough.”

[Sards]

Good win for Munster.

They've been undercooked, perhaps this will give them a kickstart - just hold off until the Embra game in a couple of weeks

Got the Sharks vs Ulster this weekend. Wonder which Sharks team pitches up
Munster vs Leinster

[FalseBayFC]

Been quite impressed by Dylan Richardson. He seems to have added some power to his mobility. Hitting a lot harder than he was last season.

[Sards]

Been quite impressed by Dylan Richardson. He seems to have added some power to his mobility. Hitting a lot harder than he was last season.

He has not really been getting far over the advantage line like before. But high work rate. I would prefer him in a fetcher role and prefer Vincent to make the metres. Vincent had gippo on Saturday and still played. I expect more from him this weekend

[Sards]

https://central.bet.co.za/rugby/sa-unit ... 022-10-17/

[handyman]

It's fantastic that the Sharks have the financial power to buy such quality players from struggling unions. It seems to be our mission to be the home for disgruntled and homeless South African players

Just a shame you cannot buy silverware. Cups are earned.

[Biffer]

So which franchise will be picking up Vincent Koch?

[Sards]

It's fantastic that the Sharks have the financial power to buy such quality players from struggling unions. It seems to be our mission to be the home for disgruntled and homeless South African players

Just a shame you cannot buy silverware. Cups are earned.

Vok maar Julle Stomps is Mislik. Kry nog n tune boetie

[Sards]

So which franchise will be picking up Vincent Koch?

The Stormers need him desperately with Ginger going

[handyman]

It's fantastic that the Sharks have the financial power to buy such quality players from struggling unions. It seems to be our mission to be the home for disgruntled and homeless South African players

Just a shame you cannot buy silverware. Cups are earned.

Vok maar Julle Stomps is Mislik. Kry nog n tune boetie

Please calm down. My post is factually correct.

[handyman]

So which franchise will be picking up Vincent Koch?

The Stormers need him desperately with Ginger going

Koch is a tighthead and Kitshoff is a loosehead.

[OomStruisbaai]

So which franchise will be picking up Vincent Koch?

The Stormers need him desperately with Ginger going

Koch is a tighthead and Kitshoff is a loosehead.

[OomStruisbaai]

So which franchise will be picking up Vincent Koch?

Pretty sure Jake White will have him at the Bulls.

[Sards]

So which franchise will be picking up Vincent Koch?

The Stormers need him desperately with Ginger going

Koch is a tighthead and Kitshoff is a loosehead.

It doesn't matter. Stormers need some better options up front going forward that can dominate a scrum.

[assfly]

Been quite impressed by Dylan Richardson. He seems to have added some power to his mobility. Hitting a lot harder than he was last season.

He is doing well, considering his size. I can see why he was capped by Scotland.

I'm a bit disappointed with Venter. With Vincent and Siya in the mix now, he's going to struggle to get game time.

[Sards]

Been quite impressed by Dylan Richardson. He seems to have added some power to his mobility. Hitting a lot harder than he was last season.

He is doing well, considering his size. I can see why he was capped by Scotland.

I'm a bit disappointed with Venter. With Vincent and Siya in the mix now, he's going to struggle to get game time.

It's impressive to have such depth on the bench

[handyman]

Been quite impressed by Dylan Richardson. He seems to have added some power to his mobility. Hitting a lot harder than he was last season.

He is doing well, considering his size. I can see why he was capped by Scotland.

I'm a bit disappointed with Venter. With Vincent and Siya in the mix now, he's going to struggle to get game time.

It's impressive to have such depth on the bench

When will the talent and the depth translate into trophies in the cabinet?

[assfly]

One game for the $harks and Eben is immediately called into the Bok squad.

So nice to see a talented player finally reaching his full potential in the right environment.

[GrahamWa]

Glasgow Warriors Club update:

The club is pleased to confirm that Franco Smith’s visa has been confirmed.
The club will now begin work to understand the best course of action for the Head Coach to aid in the club’s preparations ahead of Saturday’s game against the Emirates Lions and the club’s game against Benetton on Friday 28 October.
A number of factors are being taken into account including travel logistics for Franco, the squad’s departure to Johannesburg on Friday evening ahead of Saturday afternoon’s game, and to mitigate further exposure to the ongoing gastric infection that has affected a significant number of the travelling squad.
Franco Smith is in constant contact with the squad and coaching staff in South Africa.

Think he'll stay home in the Weeg to avoid getting the shits.

There was an injury update released yesterday which was pretty brutal. From strength and depth in the back row, we could end up playing a hooker there on Saturday.

Ahead of Saturday’s (22 October, KO 3.05pm UKT) game at Ellis Park Stadium against the Emirates Lions in Round Six of the BKT United Rugby Championship, Glasgow Warriors provides the following squad update.

Rufus McLean, Sean Kennedy and Euan Ferrie will all link up with the squad in Durban later today ahead of Saturday’s game.

A small number of players landed in Scotland today to begin preparations for Scotland’s upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures.
The remaining squad will continue to train in Durban until Friday ahead of Saturday’s game in Johannesburg.
The club has also issued the following injury update:
Kyle Steyn and Rufus McLean have both recovered from their respective hamstring injuries and have returned to full training.
Matt Fagerson and Sebastián Cancelliere have both recovered from illness after withdrawing late from Saturday’s game against the Sharks and also return to full training.
Jack Dempsey (rib) will be looking to reintegrate with the squad later this week.
Tom Jordan, Fraser Brown, George Horne and Richie Gray all left the field on Saturday with head injuries and have begun to work through the return to play protocols. Max Williamson also continues to work through the return to play protocols.
Sam Johnson will undergo surgery this afternoon on a facial injury sustained against the Sharks on Saturday.
Thomas Gordon sustained a calf injury on Saturday afternoon and is expected to be out until December.
Allan Dell is now expected to be out until the new year with an ongoing calf injury.
Enrique Pieretto (shoulder) and Rory Darge (ankle) both continue their rehabilitation for their respective injuries.
Ally Miller (back) and Huw Jones (back) have both begun their integration back into team training. Duncan Weir (hamstring) will also look to return to play this weekend.

[Sards]

Glasgow Warriors Club update:

The club is pleased to confirm that Franco Smith’s visa has been confirmed.
The club will now begin work to understand the best course of action for the Head Coach to aid in the club’s preparations ahead of Saturday’s game against the Emirates Lions and the club’s game against Benetton on Friday 28 October.
A number of factors are being taken into account including travel logistics for Franco, the squad’s departure to Johannesburg on Friday evening ahead of Saturday afternoon’s game, and to mitigate further exposure to the ongoing gastric infection that has affected a significant number of the travelling squad.
Franco Smith is in constant contact with the squad and coaching staff in South Africa.

Think he'll stay home in the Weeg to avoid getting the shits.

There was an injury update released yesterday which was pretty brutal. From strength and depth in the back row, we could end up playing a hooker there on Saturday.

Ahead of Saturday’s (22 October, KO 3.05pm UKT) game at Ellis Park Stadium against the Emirates Lions in Round Six of the BKT United Rugby Championship, Glasgow Warriors provides the following squad update.

Rufus McLean, Sean Kennedy and Euan Ferrie will all link up with the squad in Durban later today ahead of Saturday’s game.

A small number of players landed in Scotland today to begin preparations for Scotland’s upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures.
The remaining squad will continue to train in Durban until Friday ahead of Saturday’s game in Johannesburg.
The club has also issued the following injury update:
Kyle Steyn and Rufus McLean have both recovered from their respective hamstring injuries and have returned to full training.
Matt Fagerson and Sebastián Cancelliere have both recovered from illness after withdrawing late from Saturday’s game against the Sharks and also return to full training.
Jack Dempsey (rib) will be looking to reintegrate with the squad later this week.
Tom Jordan, Fraser Brown, George Horne and Richie Gray all left the field on Saturday with head injuries and have begun to work through the return to play protocols. Max Williamson also continues to work through the return to play protocols.
Sam Johnson will undergo surgery this afternoon on a facial injury sustained against the Sharks on Saturday.
Thomas Gordon sustained a calf injury on Saturday afternoon and is expected to be out until December.
Allan Dell is now expected to be out until the new year with an ongoing calf injury.
Enrique Pieretto (shoulder) and Rory Darge (ankle) both continue their rehabilitation for their respective injuries.
Ally Miller (back) and Huw Jones (back) have both begun their integration back into team training. Duncan Weir (hamstring) will also look to return to play this weekend.

Geez that is brutal. You really do need depth in your squad