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[Slick]

Anyone listening to Grasgow v Drayons match on S4C. What the fucking hell is the background crowd noise they have Been transmitting?

That’s Welsh commentary.

[Slick]

Anyone listening to Grasgow v Drayons match on S4C. What the fucking hell is the background crowd noise they have Been transmitting?

Not getting any on Viaplay

[OomStruisbaai]

After round 10 and nothing between 2 and 11 on the log. Only 8 qualify for Champions Cup.

[Sandstorm]

A win for Ulster over Ospreys today and they jump up to 4th.

[fishfoodie]

A win for Ulster over Ospreys today and they jump up to 4th.

an absolute miracle considering they've been playing like drains for a few months

[OomStruisbaai]

Ulster play Kitshoff from the bench?

[OomStruisbaai]

A few Cheetahs in that Ospreys team

[OomStruisbaai]

Weather is great

[OomStruisbaai]

Tom Botha wearing his Paul Roos socks, ditto probably Kitshoff

[OomStruisbaai]

Suppose only a matter of time before Ulster get their act together

[OomStruisbaai]

Ulster coach must be stupid. Kitshoff teach Tom Botha to scrum at Paul Roos

[OomStruisbaai]

7-6 at HT. Henderson injured.

[OomStruisbaai]

Ulster looking out of touch. Surprise win by Ospreys.

[PornDog]

Ulster looking out of touch. Surprise win by Ospreys.

Ulster have been out of sorts for a while now - probably need a new coaching team in.

[Jim Lahey]

Ulster looking out of touch. Surprise win by Ospreys.

We are utter shit. The worst I've seen in 20+ years of supporting them.

Completely rudderless. An incredible ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. The referee was our best player today, and we still fucked it

A complete clear out of uninterested players, coaching staff and senior management required.

[OomStruisbaai]

Ulster use to be a tough team to break. Strong pack keeping possessing. Then Ospreys can't be underestimated. They also beat a weakened Stormers side at home and is on a roll at the moment. The log is tight now. Pressure high.

[Jim Lahey]

Dan McFarland gone as HC of Ulster.

It has been coming.

He did a great job for us initially after the dark days of Kiss and Gibbes, and the PJ/Olding trial. We were playing some good rugby and had a lot of promising youngsters coming through, but things started to look iffy from the Stomers SF loss in 2022, then the wheels came off big time during Nov 2022-Feb 2023 period. Standard Ulster management, what do we do? We give him a new contract.

He shouldve been out the door after the Connacht loss at home last year in the playoffs but senior management couldn't afford admitting they made a mistake.

They have got there in the end but its another season down the shitter as far as Ulster fans are concerned. But at least there are rays of hope that a new era is on the horizon. Need to spend a bit of money getting the right man in though.

[assfly]

Just checked and Ulster are 8th! Hardly a disaster of season so far.

[SaintK]

Dan McFarland gone as HC of Ulster.

It has been coming.

He did a great job for us initially after the dark days of Kiss and Gibbes, and the PJ/Olding trial. We were playing some good rugby and had a lot of promising youngsters coming through, but things started to look iffy from the Stomers SF loss in 2022, then the wheels came off big time during Nov 2022-Feb 2023 period. Standard Ulster management, what do we do? We give him a new contract.

He shouldve been out the door after the Connacht loss at home last year in the playoffs but senior management couldn't afford admitting they made a mistake.

They have got there in the end but its another season down the shitter as far as Ulster fans are concerned. But at least there are rays of hope that a new era is on the horizon. Need to spend a bit of money getting the right man in though.

Difficult move mid season. Who would be in the frame?

[Jim Lahey]

Just checked and Ulster are 8th! Hardly a disaster of season so far.

Anyone watching our games would know that if the opposition nullifies our maul then we have zero other attacking options. We have been lucky to win a few of the games we have, Zebre in round 1 being the one that stands out to me.

Putrid rugby, declining interest from fans, 2 lads pushing to be in the Irish 23 etc., not a great time for Ulster fans.

Plus we still have to go to SA on tour, play Leinster and Munster, Treviso and some other decent side. Hard run in, will be tough to remain in the Euro spots unless we get a new coach bounce

[Jim Lahey]

Dan McFarland gone as HC of Ulster.

It has been coming.

He did a great job for us initially after the dark days of Kiss and Gibbes, and the PJ/Olding trial. We were playing some good rugby and had a lot of promising youngsters coming through, but things started to look iffy from the Stomers SF loss in 2022, then the wheels came off big time during Nov 2022-Feb 2023 period. Standard Ulster management, what do we do? We give him a new contract.

He shouldve been out the door after the Connacht loss at home last year in the playoffs but senior management couldn't afford admitting they made a mistake.

They have got there in the end but its another season down the shitter as far as Ulster fans are concerned. But at least there are rays of hope that a new era is on the horizon. Need to spend a bit of money getting the right man in though.

Difficult move mid season. Who would be in the frame?

No news yet.
I'd imagine one of the assistants will do a caretaker role until the end of the season and then hopefully a big hitter for next year.

[PornDog]

Heard earlier that he would be gone at the end of the season and that quickly turned into out the door now. Ulster can't even get sacking their head coach right!

Just heard on the radio there anyway that Richie Murphy (current u20s coach for you furreners) will be taking over as interim. They said he'd still be in charge of the u20's for their Friday night game, but I guess he'll be gone from there for their last two games going for their third Grand Slam in a row.

[Camroc2]

IRFU sending Murphy up to find out, and report, wtf is going on, and wrong, at Ulster. Same as they sent Farrell down to Munster.

[bok_viking]

Ticket sales going well for the Bulls Stormers game as of this weekend 30K was sold already. They opened all the Open Stand Upper Sections today, so looks like they might actually get close to that 51K target. Going to be a great game to be at.

[OomStruisbaai]

ROUND 11
Friday, March 1, 2024
Munster vs Zebre
Edinburgh vs Ospreys

Saturday, March 2, 2024
Lions vs Sharks
Benetton vs Glasgow
Bulls vs Stormers
Connacht vs Scarlets
Cardiff vs Leinster
Ulster vs Dragons

[clydecloggie]

ROUND 11
Friday, March 1, 2024
Munster vs Zebre
Edinburgh vs Ospreys

Saturday, March 2, 2024
Lions vs Sharks
Benetton vs Glasgow
Bulls vs Stormers
Connacht vs Scarlets
Cardiff vs Leinster
Ulster vs Dragons

In terms of the log implications probably the game of the round in Treviso. Both teams heavily affected by 6N call-ups but Benetton even more so than Glasgow, who put out a very good XV against the Dragons last week. A win for Glasgow will put them reasonably safely in home-QF territory with a good shout for home-SF. But Benetton will want to keep their own hopes of a top-4 finish alive.

[bok_viking]

ROUND 11
Friday, March 1, 2024
Munster vs Zebre
Edinburgh vs Ospreys

Saturday, March 2, 2024
Lions vs Sharks
Benetton vs Glasgow
Bulls vs Stormers
Connacht vs Scarlets
Cardiff vs Leinster
Ulster vs Dragons

In terms of the log implications probably the game of the round in Treviso. Both teams heavily affected by 6N call-ups but Benetton even more so than Glasgow, who put out a very good XV against the Dragons last week. A win for Glasgow will put them reasonably safely in home-QF territory with a good shout for home-SF. But Benetton will want to keep their own hopes of a top-4 finish alive.

The Bulls/Stormers game will most likely decide who will end at the top between the SA teams. Though a lot of things can change, the Bulls have quite a tough run-in to the end of regular season, having to play Leinster away and then Munster, Glasgow and Benetton at home. :Luckily they have 3 of the current Top 6 at home starting with the Stormers. So its going to be hard work over next 2 months to try lock in a home QF and SM as well as European rugby.

[assfly]

With Wasps back in action, I wonder if there will be conversations about them potentially joining the URC?

[clydecloggie]

With Wasps back in action, I wonder if there will be conversations about them potentially joining the URC?

Scotland is crying out for a 3rd pro team so the Oor Wullie Wasps (or more likely: Motherwell Midges) would be very welcome. More seriously, can't see a 17-team comp happening but with Wales looking to offload one of their non-entities there might be room. Main stumbling block would be how an England-based team with English players handles RFU eligibility and compensation for the England national team if they play in the URC.

[OomStruisbaai]

SARU paid to joined the URC (still paying), cant see England teams just joining the URC. Our bus is full now.

[bok_viking]

so 6000 tickets left for the Bulls/Stormers game as of Wednesday, looks like it is going to be the sellout they were looking for. So that's about 46000 sold so far. Looking forward to be there.

[assfly]

Where is the spite from the Bulls and Stormers fans?

Ffs I want a shitfight, not daily updates on ticket sales.

[Jim Lahey]

Stormers are a pack of wankers.

[OomStruisbaai]

Where is the spite from the Bulls and Stormers fans?

Ffs I want a shitfight, not daily updates on ticket sales.

Nah we are a humble lot. We respect each other.

[LoveOfTheGame]

Stormers are a pack of wankers.

Well, at least our wanking is more coordinated than your lineouts...

[Sandstorm]

Which Chilli will come out of the bathroom for this match?

[Jim Lahey]

Stormers are a pack of wankers.

Well, at least our wanking is more coordinated than your lineouts...

I wish our lineouts were as ferocious as your wanking.
And our handling.
And our general attacking play.
And our defence.
And our scrums.

[PornDog]

Poor Ulster.

Still, look on the bright side - you're better than the Sharks!

[assfly]

Nah we are a humble lot. We respect each other.

This you?

Thought you flounce like the other Sharks supporters.

Hey no need to role your vokken eyes, obvious he is an American.

The Sharks owner throwing a tantrum, claiming de Wet was off side, what a idiot.

Ulster coach must be stupid.

Hope da Chiefs fuck you up in the opening game.

Berry should be sacked. Its not the first time he fucked up a test match.

Go fuck yourself. Poes

[OomStruisbaai]

Nah we are a humble lot. We respect each other.

This you?

Thought you flounce like the other Sharks supporters.

Hey no need to role your vokken eyes, obvious he is an American.

The Sharks owner throwing a tantrum, claiming de Wet was off side, what a idiot.

Ulster coach must be stupid.

Hope da Chiefs fuck you up in the opening game.

Berry should be sacked. Its not the first time he fucked up a test match.

Go fuck yourself. Poes

Its very humbly posts those. Each one of them had a reason. See nothing arrogant for my teams in those.