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URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by neilthom7 Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:24 pm
Friday 17th November 2023
Edinburgh Rugby v Vodacom Bulls
Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Live on: Viaplay, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Ulster v Emirates Lions
Kingspan Stadium, Belfast – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Live on: BBC NI, TG4, Viaplay, SuperSport, Premier Sports, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Zebre Parma v Cardiff Rugby
Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Live on: Sky Italia, BBC Wales, Viaplay Xtra, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Saturday 18th November 2023
Hollywoodbets Sharks v Connacht
Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban – KO 15.00 IRE & UK / 16.00 ITA / 17.00 SA
Live on: SuperSport, RTÉ, Viaplay, Premier Sports, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Dragons RFC v Ospreys
Rodney Parade, Newport – KO 17.15 IRE & UK / 18.15 ITA / 19.15 SA
Live on: Viaplay, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Munster v DHL Stormers
Thomond Park, Limerick – KO 17.15 IRE & UK / 18.15 ITA / 19.15 SA
Live on: Viaplay, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Leinster v Scarlets
RDS Arena, Dublin – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Live on: TG4, S4C, Viaplay, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Glasgow Warriors v Benetton
Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Live on: Viaplay, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Edinburgh Rugby v Vodacom Bulls
Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Live on: Viaplay, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Ulster v Emirates Lions
Kingspan Stadium, Belfast – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Live on: BBC NI, TG4, Viaplay, SuperSport, Premier Sports, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Zebre Parma v Cardiff Rugby
Stadio Lanfranchi, Parma – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Live on: Sky Italia, BBC Wales, Viaplay Xtra, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Saturday 18th November 2023
Hollywoodbets Sharks v Connacht
Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban – KO 15.00 IRE & UK / 16.00 ITA / 17.00 SA
Live on: SuperSport, RTÉ, Viaplay, Premier Sports, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Dragons RFC v Ospreys
Rodney Parade, Newport – KO 17.15 IRE & UK / 18.15 ITA / 19.15 SA
Live on: Viaplay, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Munster v DHL Stormers
Thomond Park, Limerick – KO 17.15 IRE & UK / 18.15 ITA / 19.15 SA
Live on: Viaplay, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Leinster v Scarlets
RDS Arena, Dublin – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Live on: TG4, S4C, Viaplay, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
Glasgow Warriors v Benetton
Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Live on: Viaplay, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by RiscaGame Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:23 pm
I actually am going to RP, for the first time this season. I think I will lift the curse on us 
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by Oakdene Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:23 am
I think I'm busy doing anything else than watch the massacre at the RDC on Saturday. Might suggest to the Mrs that we watch Strictly.
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by neilthom7 Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:27 pm
Dan seemingly likes to ring the changes, 9 more this week
Ulster: Stewart Moore; Rob Baloucoune, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale; Jake Flannery, Nathan Doak; Andy Warwick, Rob Herring, Scott Wilson; Alan O'Connor, Iain Henderson (capt); Dave Ewers, Reuben Crothers, David McCann.
Replacements: John Andrew, Eric O'Sullivan, Marty Moore, Harry Sheridan, Lorcan McLoughlin, John Cooney, Billy Burns, Michael Lowry.
Lions: Quan Horn; Richard Kriel, Henco van Wyk, Marius Louw (capt), Edwill van der Merwe; Sanele Nohamba, Morne van den Berg; Corne Fourie, PJ Botha, Asenathi Ntlabakanye; Ruben Schoeman, Willem Alberts; Hanru Sirgel, Emmanuel Tshituka, Francke Horn.
Replacements: Jaco Visagie, JP Smith, Ruan Smith, Ruan Delport, Ruan Venter, JC Pretorius, Jordan Hendrikse, Rabz Maxwane.
Ulster: Stewart Moore; Rob Baloucoune, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale; Jake Flannery, Nathan Doak; Andy Warwick, Rob Herring, Scott Wilson; Alan O'Connor, Iain Henderson (capt); Dave Ewers, Reuben Crothers, David McCann.
Replacements: John Andrew, Eric O'Sullivan, Marty Moore, Harry Sheridan, Lorcan McLoughlin, John Cooney, Billy Burns, Michael Lowry.
Lions: Quan Horn; Richard Kriel, Henco van Wyk, Marius Louw (capt), Edwill van der Merwe; Sanele Nohamba, Morne van den Berg; Corne Fourie, PJ Botha, Asenathi Ntlabakanye; Ruben Schoeman, Willem Alberts; Hanru Sirgel, Emmanuel Tshituka, Francke Horn.
Replacements: Jaco Visagie, JP Smith, Ruan Smith, Ruan Delport, Ruan Venter, JC Pretorius, Jordan Hendrikse, Rabz Maxwane.
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by mikey_dragon Fri Nov 17, 2023 8:15 pm
Luke Morgan still makes the team? Beggars belief. There’s a good chance that Rio makes him look silly again.
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by neilthom7 Fri Nov 17, 2023 8:26 pm
Best thing I can say about that first half at Ravenhill is that it can’t really get any worse in the second half
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by RiscaGame Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:32 pm
- South Wales Argus build up to Dragons v Ospreys:
- DRAGONS flanker Dan Lydiate will miss a swift reunion with the Ospreys after suffering a rib injury on his Rodney Parade return.
The 35-year-old Wales and Lions forward suffered the blow against the Leinster last Sunday and is forced to drop out of the XV for tomorrow’s United Rugby Championship derby in Newport (kick-off 5.15pm).
Lydiate is denied the chance to lock horns with the Ospreys, who released him at the end of last season due to cost-cutting.
The Dragons are also without the suspended Taine Basham and that means Sean Lonsdale and Ollie Griffiths come into the side to join World Cup star Aaron Wainwright in the back row.
Head coach Dai Flanagan makes six changes in total to the side that lost 33-10 with the most eye-catching being a first professional start for Ewan Rosser, who comes in for his older brother Jared (concussion).
The 22-year-old Wales Sevens international made his debut off the bench against Munster and replaced his sibling against Leinster.
Club captain Steff Hughes drops to the bench with Sio Tomkinson getting the nod alongside Aneurin Owen in midfield.
There are two changes in the tight five with lock Ben Carter returning from a knock suffered playing for Wales against the Barbarians while fit-again Bradley Roberts starts with Wales hooker Elliot Dee in the impact sub role.
The Dragons are still without Wales tighthead Leon Brown with Chris Coleman getting the nod ahead of Luke Yendle as Lloyd Fairbrother's back-up.
Wales captain and flanker Jac Morgan makes his Ospreys return as a replacement while George North starts at centre after being a replacement in the defeat to Glasgow.
Former Dragons hooker Sam Parry is back from injury on the bench where he is joined by wing Daniel Kasende, the first of the on-loan Cheetahs players to feature for the west Walians.
Dragons: Cai Evans; Rio Dyer, Sio Tomkinson, Aneurin Owen, Ewan Rosser; Will Reed, Rhodri Williams (captain); Rhodri Jones, Bradley Roberts, Lloyd Fairbrother, Matthew Screech, Ben Carter, Sean Lonsdale, Ollie Griffiths, Aaron Wainwright.
Replacements: Elliot Dee, Aki Seiuli, Chris Coleman, George Nott, Ryan Woodman, Dane Blacker, Steff Hughes, Ashton Hewitt.
Ospreys: Max Nagy; Luke Morgan, George North, Owen Watkin, Mat Protheroe; Jack Walsh, Rueben Morgan-Williams; Nicky Smith, Dewi Lake, Tom Botha, Rhys Davies, Adam Beard, James Ratti, Justin Tipuric (captain), Morgan Morris.
Replacements: Sam Parry, Gareth Thomas, Ben Warren, James Fender, Jac Morgan, Luke Davies, Daniel Kasende, Luke Scully.
Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales) Oh heck
Ospreys look much stronger and overall have the better bench (certainly in the forward replacements). The front row will likely come on and do a big job on ours. Quite funny really, that I am sure Chris Kirwan said he would like Sio Tomkinson play alongside Owen, as he thinks it will suit Owen better and it has happened.
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by mikey_dragon Sat Nov 18, 2023 6:09 pm
Good away win for Connacht. Sharks are shocking so far this year, there’ll probably be a response once the internationals return. Their ‘new’ coach Plumtree struggling.
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by TAFKA The Oracle Sat Nov 18, 2023 6:12 pm
Ospreys take the lead against Dragons, but have a player yellow carded on 27 mins. Dragons now in front 13-5. Can we see the game out or will we stuff it up?!
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by mikey_dragon Sat Nov 18, 2023 6:35 pm
Did Reed not go off for HIA?
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by BigGee Sat Nov 18, 2023 6:41 pm
15 v 13 for the Drags
Surely they win this game!
Surely they win this game!
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by BigGee Sat Nov 18, 2023 6:45 pm
Ouch, they spooned a chance there after a great break from Dyer
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by neilthom7 Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:15 pm
RiscaGame wrote:I actually am going to RP, for the first time this season. I think I will lift the curse on us
It would seem you are now required to go to every game Risca, as long as you do Dragons will win the league.
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by BigGee Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:18 pm
Well done to the Drags in getting off the mark 
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by TAFKA The Oracle Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:20 pm
Yes! Get in! We’re gonna win the leeeeeeeague!
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by Kingshu Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:47 pm
All 4 SA sides lost, not often that happens
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by RiscaGame Sun Nov 19, 2023 1:34 am
RiscaGame wrote:I actually am going to RP, for the first time this season. I think I will lift the curse on us
Not one to say I told you so, but I told you so!!!!!
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by RiscaGame Sun Nov 19, 2023 1:35 am
neilthom7 wrote:RiscaGame wrote:I actually am going to RP, for the first time this season. I think I will lift the curse on us
It would seem you are now required to go to every game Risca, as long as you do Dragons will win the league.
Johnny come lately haha
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by TAFKA The Oracle Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:03 am
That Ospreys jersey 
They deserved to lose for that alone!
They deserved to lose for that alone!
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by mikey_dragon Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:12 am
On scoring our first try, I expected Bradley to pass the ball as we was marked. Roberts, myself, and all the other supporters breathed a sigh of relief when we looked up and noticed it was Luke Morgan 
. Good to see Roberts get on the scoresheet again. Can we now stop with this stupid thing where Benjamin plays hooker?
. Good to see Roberts get on the scoresheet again. Can we now stop with this stupid thing where Benjamin plays hooker?
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by neilthom7 Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:54 pm
RiscaGame wrote:neilthom7 wrote:RiscaGame wrote:I actually am going to RP, for the first time this season. I think I will lift the curse on us
It would seem you are now required to go to every game Risca, as long as you do Dragons will win the league.
Johnny come lately haha
100% winning record when you have been there this year. Then again so do Ulster when I am in attendance, so I assume we will see you in the final then
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Re: URC Round 5- A good day to URC hard
by geoff999rugby Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:34 pm
Heard a rumour there's a run on Vertigo pills in Newport
14th in the league
14th in the league
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