Re: Official United Rugby Championship thread
Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 8:46 am
They don't have much experience of it tbf.
Think they are deep into Stages 1 and 2 of the 7 Stages of Grief.
A place where escape goats go to play
https://www.notplanetrugby.com/
They don't have much experience of it tbf.
ER is one of the more mature and collected ones.
A misjudgement !OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 3:31 amIt was a semi finalfishfoodie wrote: Sat May 13, 2023 11:44 pm 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 Leinster B team
It was the Irish biggest derby.
Big question.
It was a choke?
Beeeeyooootiful, no need for a splash of the old Worcestershire sauce now, to bring out all that umami.EnergiseR2 wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 8:14 am 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.
I feel sorry for Rochelle. Timely wake up call for Leinster. They have the URC flag and we must back themJim Lahey wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 9:45 am 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.
Boet I can feel your pain. Its going to last you a lifetime.EnergiseR2 wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 10:20 amThe 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?OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 10:17 amI feel sorry for Rochelle. Timely wake up call for Leinster. They have the URC flag and we must back themJim Lahey wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 9:45 am 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.
You’re coming across as a dick. Grow up.EnergiseR2 wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 10:20 amThe 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?OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 10:17 amI feel sorry for Rochelle. Timely wake up call for Leinster. They have the URC flag and we must back themJim Lahey wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 9:45 am 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.
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 seasonassfly wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 5:47 am Congratulations Stormers and Munster, looking forward to a great final.
Any team with O'Mahoney in it has a chance.Jim Lahey wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 5:52 am 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![]()
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.assfly wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 5:55 amAny team with O'Mahoney in it has a chance.Jim Lahey wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 5:52 am 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![]()
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.
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.Jim Lahey wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 5:57 amI 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.assfly wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 5:55 amAny team with O'Mahoney in it has a chance.Jim Lahey wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 5:52 am 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![]()
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.
Should be a cracker either way.
Munster are trying to talk Nigel into making a comeback
3 hoursFalseBayFC wrote: Thu May 18, 2023 11:45 am 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.
Game is next week.Sards wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 12:22 pm Eisch....probability of rain tomorrow afternoon at around 15 degrees by 6pm.......
Munster will love that
Oh my word.....picked up that bug going around and I have been unbearable and dearmekaarLoveOfTheGame wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 12:26 pmGame is next week.Sards wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 12:22 pm Eisch....probability of rain tomorrow afternoon at around 15 degrees by 6pm.......
Munster will love that
You've been unbearable en deurmekaar like since forever Sards, don't blame the poor little bug...Sards wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 12:40 pmOh my word.....picked up that bug going around and I have been unbearable and dearmekaarLoveOfTheGame wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 12:26 pmGame is next week.Sards wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 12:22 pm Eisch....probability of rain tomorrow afternoon at around 15 degrees by 6pm.......
Munster will love that
StephenSards wrote: Fri May 19, 2023 12:22 pm Eisch....probability of rain tomorrow afternoon at around 15 degrees by 6pm.......
Munster will love that
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/65651696JJ 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.
That was last Saturday as you expected.
Nope. This Saturday. How is the cold and rain going to affect the Stormers game plan.
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.Sards wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 7:22 amNope. This Saturday. How is the cold and rain going to affect the Stormers game plan.
80 percent rain after 5pm.
Are the Mockers that hard of hearing these days? I was under the impression they only pick up subtle messages.OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 7:28 amIt 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.Sards wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 7:22 amNope. This Saturday. How is the cold and rain going to affect the Stormers game plan.
80 percent rain after 5pm.
OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 11:53 am 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.OomStruisbaai wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 11:53 am 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.
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.average joe wrote: Tue May 23, 2023 6:26 am 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.