URC Round 6
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URC Round 6
First topic message reminder :
With the Autumn international's behind us it's back to the URC for this weekend before Europe awaits. Some absolutely belting looking games this weekend as well. Personally looking forward to Leinster v Ulster and the Bulls v Munster games.
Also the first games in South Africa are being played this weekend as well which adds some real spice.
All games on Premier Sports and Supersport as well as below channels. Kick of times UK/Irish time.
Friday 26th November 2021
Connacht v Ospreys- 7:35pm- S4C, RTE 2
Saturday 27th November 2021
DHL Stormers v Zebre- 1pm- Mediaset
Benetton v Glasgow Warriors- 1pm- Mediaset
Cell C Sharks v Scarlets- 3:30pm- S4C, - GAME CANCELLED
Dragons v Edinburgh- 5:15pm
Vodacom Bulls v Munster- 5:45pm- TG 4- GAME CANCELLED
Leinster v Ulster- 8PM- RTE 2
Sunday 28th November 2021
Emirates Lions v Cardiff- 2PM- BBC 1 Wales- GAME CANCELLED
With the Autumn international's behind us it's back to the URC for this weekend before Europe awaits. Some absolutely belting looking games this weekend as well. Personally looking forward to Leinster v Ulster and the Bulls v Munster games.
Also the first games in South Africa are being played this weekend as well which adds some real spice.
All games on Premier Sports and Supersport as well as below channels. Kick of times UK/Irish time.
Friday 26th November 2021
Connacht v Ospreys- 7:35pm- S4C, RTE 2
Saturday 27th November 2021
DHL Stormers v Zebre- 1pm- Mediaset
Benetton v Glasgow Warriors- 1pm- Mediaset
Cell C Sharks v Scarlets- 3:30pm- S4C, - GAME CANCELLED
Dragons v Edinburgh- 5:15pm
Vodacom Bulls v Munster- 5:45pm- TG 4- GAME CANCELLED
Leinster v Ulster- 8PM- RTE 2
Sunday 28th November 2021
Emirates Lions v Cardiff- 2PM- BBC 1 Wales- GAME CANCELLED
Last edited by neilthom7 on Fri 26 Nov 2021, 11:19 am; edited 1 time in total
Re: URC Round 6
Scarlets and Zebre got away, landed in Dublin
geoff999rugby- Posts : 5857
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Surely they can’t stop the teams going home? Of course they’ll need to isolate, probably in gov approved hotel, but surely they can get home?
I do think this is a prelude to games in empty stadiums again and the SA teams could be refused to travel.
Could end up being another messy season.
I do think this is a prelude to games in empty stadiums again and the SA teams could be refused to travel.
Could end up being another messy season.
tigertattie- Posts : 9569
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Being reported the plane landed too late and that Scarlets will be doing 10 days isolation in Belfast
geoff999rugby- Posts : 5857
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tigertattie wrote:Surely they can’t stop the teams going home? Of course they’ll need to isolate, probably in gov approved hotel, but surely they can get home?
I do think this is a prelude to games in empty stadiums again and the SA teams could be refused to travel.
Could end up being another messy season.
Yep, I am slowly beginning to lose interest in the URC, our teams challenges just doesn't seem to get less.
Old Man- Posts : 3157
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It's incredibly bad timing for the urc. Could it have been worse timing? If it happened a few weeks back the games could have played in Italy.
profitius- Posts : 4726
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LeinsterFan4life wrote:Not a chance in the RDS imo. That Leinster pack should still have too much.Welshmushroom wrote:I can see Ulster lineup beating that side.....
I did call it
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I think they are starting to see the impact of teams fielding stronger sides with the reduced games. What was clear to me this weekend is that every side is taking every game seriously. Think everyone knows that one or two wins in this season could make a big difference to the league standings.
I'm not convinced Leinster will be able to afford to field that many second string sides this season without it coming at a price.
Welshmushroom- Posts : 2397
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To be clear Ulster only fielded 3 first choice forwards and were missing the entire first choice back three. That’s 8 players down.
This was not Leinster 2nds v Ulster 1sts
This was not Leinster 2nds v Ulster 1sts
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I think the Welsh Sides all have a lot of work to do in the off season for transfers. Almost every Welsh sides need to look at their tight 5 as there are some glaring holes there. Scarlets pretty much need an entire pack. Blues in my eyes have problems at Tighthead and Lock. Ospreys need to look at Blindside, probably need another ball carrying 8 as well to give Morgan some time off. I'm also not convinced by either Fia or Botha at tighthead so probably would look at a backup for Francis as well.
Dragons we really need 2 quality looseheads. Safe to say Bateman and Jarvis havent worked out and the jury is out on Seiuli. We also need to bring in a mountain of a second row to help be able to rotate Rowlands and Carter around a bit. Quite happy with Doge as a signing though and I would keep hold of him. To be fair our pack when fit looks like one of the better welsh regions. Our problem is i think we lack some quality in the center. So that needs addressing as well.
Dragons we really need 2 quality looseheads. Safe to say Bateman and Jarvis havent worked out and the jury is out on Seiuli. We also need to bring in a mountain of a second row to help be able to rotate Rowlands and Carter around a bit. Quite happy with Doge as a signing though and I would keep hold of him. To be fair our pack when fit looks like one of the better welsh regions. Our problem is i think we lack some quality in the center. So that needs addressing as well.
Welshmushroom- Posts : 2397
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geoff999rugby wrote:To be clear Ulster only fielded 3 first choice forwards and were missing the entire first choice back three. That’s 8 players down.
This was not Leinster 2nds v Ulster 1sts
No I am aware that players got rested due to the November internationals so not side has 1st teams out. My point though was that I don't think that Leinster 2nd team is good enough to beat most 1st teams in the league.
Were already seeing a marked improvement in the league with every side knowing a couple of wins could be the difference come the end of the season. Not sure how many losses Leinster could afford before they would be forced to field full strength lineups. I'd imagine in a 18 game season that number probably is no more than 4-5 in total if they want a home qtr final.
Welshmushroom- Posts : 2397
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geoff999rugby wrote:To be clear Ulster only fielded 3 first choice forwards and were missing the entire first choice back three. That’s 8 players down.
This was not Leinster 2nds v Ulster 1sts
Quite a decent game in what became a farcical round with travel restriction changes turning the round overall into a shambles. Ulster roughed up Leinster, and rightly so. They played the better rugby, far better defensive system too and took their chances.
thebandwagonsociety- Posts : 2901
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SA teams need home games to equal their opportunities to qualify for play offs, playing in Italy won't offer them any advantages.profitius wrote:It's incredibly bad timing for the urc. Could it have been worse timing? If it happened a few weeks back the games could have played in Italy.
Old Man- Posts : 3157
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Not to mention lost revenue from no fans....after all I would imagine Club Gates still bring through a fair bit of cash in the form of beer and ticket sales.
Welshmushroom- Posts : 2397
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Yes, the lack of fans have been devstating, these two rounds would have been their first home matches with spectators, even though it is limited to 2000 spectators
Old Man- Posts : 3157
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Welshmushroom wrote:geoff999rugby wrote:To be clear Ulster only fielded 3 first choice forwards and were missing the entire first choice back three. That’s 8 players down.
This was not Leinster 2nds v Ulster 1sts
No I am aware that players got rested due to the November internationals so not side has 1st teams out. My point though was that I don't think that Leinster 2nd team is good enough to beat most 1st teams in the league.
Were already seeing a marked improvement in the league with every side knowing a couple of wins could be the difference come the end of the season. Not sure how many losses Leinster could afford before they would be forced to field full strength lineups. I'd imagine in a 18 game season that number probably is no more than 4-5 in total if they want a home qtr final.
I would not argue with any of that.
geoff999rugby- Posts : 5857
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Good call. I didn't get to see the game (rediculous kick off time) but it sounded like Ulster were by far the better team so congrats to them.Welshmushroom wrote:LeinsterFan4life wrote:Not a chance in the RDS imo. That Leinster pack should still have too much.Welshmushroom wrote:I can see Ulster lineup beating that side.....
I did call it
I think they are starting to see the impact of teams fielding stronger sides with the reduced games. What was clear to me this weekend is that every side is taking every game seriously. Think everyone knows that one or two wins in this season could make a big difference to the league standings.
I'm not convinced Leinster will be able to afford to field that many second string sides this season without it coming at a price.
LeinsterFan4life- Posts : 6160
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Re: URC Round 6
Just watched the second half of Treviso v Glasgow
Can I have 40 mins of my life back please - that was utter dross.
Can I have 40 mins of my life back please - that was utter dross.
geoff999rugby- Posts : 5857
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geoff999rugby wrote:Just watched the second half of Treviso v Glasgow
Can I have 40 mins of my life back please - that was utter dross.
No refunds.
tigertattie- Posts : 9569
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Cardiff had secured a hotel in Cardiff to quarantined in.
The Welsh Government have refused them entry.
The Welsh Government have refused them entry.
geoff999rugby- Posts : 5857
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Can’t say I agree with this at all. I think with the exposure this seems to be getting, he will be forced into a climb down soon and allow that.
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Re: URC Round 6
And to think just before the weekend I bought the URC tv package for the rest of the season. At least, I only paid half price because they were offering a special package....tigertattie wrote:geoff999rugby wrote:Just watched the second half of Treviso v Glasgow
Can I have 40 mins of my life back please - that was utter dross.
No refunds.
doctor_grey- Posts : 12219
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Don’t worry not all games were like that.
The Leinster and Connacht games were outstanding entertainment
The Leinster and Connacht games were outstanding entertainment
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