Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has provided insight into the spat between Munster’s Jack Crowley and Sharks scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse during the penalty shootout. The two sides could not be separated in regular or extra time during the United Rugby Championship quarter-final in Durban, meaning that the semi-finalist would be decided by a penalty shootout. … Read more
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has come out to bat for his club and Test teammate Jaden Hendrikse after the scrum-half’s actions in the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final. Hendrikse stole the spotlight during the penalty shootout between the Sharks and Munster in Durban when he went down with cramp after taking his second shot at … Read more
So, Munster can be Munster after all. They have finished the season on a high note, with a performance of raw courage and true grit. Their match with the Sharks was one of the most dramatic encounters in United Rugby Championship history. The stadium in Durban was packed to the rafters, the men in red … Read more
Leo Cullen hopes to see a swollen Aviva Stadium on Saturday when Leinster face Glasgow in their United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final (kick-off 2.45pm). A combination of the bank holiday weekend and the end of school and university terms reduced the stadium to a trickle of fans last Saturday. The official attendance for the quarter-final … Read more
Following the Bulls’ 42-33 win over Edinburgh at Loftus Versfeld in the URC quarter-finals, here is how we scored Jake White’s men. Bulls player ratings v Edinburgh 15 Willie le Roux: Started off quietly, but really grabbed the game by the throat. His two assists for David Kriel and Canan Moodie and his effort in the build-up to … Read more
Here are the Munster player ratings following Saturday’s cruel penalty shootout elimination. The Irish side bravely drew 24-all after extra time in Durban, only to lose their United Rugby Championship quarter-final to the Sharks 6-4 on kicks. Munster player ratings v Sharks 15 Thaakir Abrahams: No opportunity to show attacking polish; getting whistled for a … Read more
Sharks snuck past a tough Munster outfit on Saturday evening, the South African team taking the United Rugby Championship spoils in a penalty kick competition after young Ethan Hooker had delivered a stunning player of the match performance. Here’s how we rated the players Backs 15 Aphelele Fassi: The international full-back was a standout performer in … Read more
Leinster beat Scarlets in United Rugby Championship quarters The Journal Live: URC quarter-final: Sharks v Munster updates RTE.ie United Rugby Championship: Leinster 33-21 Scarlets – Irish province advance to semi-finals BBC Leinster player ratings: Lions fullback shines as ‘out of sorts’ Leinster scrape past Scarlets Planet Rugby Kilgallen try extends Munster’s lead against Sharks in URC quarter-final BBC Source link
Another sub is Josh Wycherley and he is a super sub! Calvin Nash nearly does it on his own, but recycles brilliantly, Casey finds Wycherley, who dives over to put Munster back in the lead. He seemed to have twisted his knee in the process but he is ok to continue. HUGE moment! Source link
Following an impressive 36-18 victory over the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final at Scotstoun on Friday, here are the player ratings for Glasgow Warriors. 15 Josh McKay: Always a threat with ball in hand, taking some outstanding lines off the shoulder of Glasgow’s key playmakers, while also looking to create with his … Read more