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The appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 11 have been confirmed and are available below. FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Edinburgh Rugby v Ospreys Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Chris Busby (IRFU, 37th league game) AR 1: Rob McDowell (SRU)...

Cardiff Rugby v Leinster
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA
Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 77th league game)
AR 1: Ben Whitehouse (WRU) AR 2: Ben Breakspear (WRU)
TMO: Dave Sutherland (SRU)

Fri Mar 1 – Mon Mar 4 (Information accurate at time of posting, subject to change. Kick Off Times set for UK/Ireland) URC Round 11 Fri Mar 1 7:35pm Edinburgh v Ospreys BBC2 Wales / Viaplay Sports 1 / Premier Sports (Ireland) 2 / Super Sport / URC TV Fri Mar 1 7:35pm Munster v Zebre TG4 / Viaplay Spo...

Rey Lee-Lo gets a 4 game ban but here's an interesting twist. One of the games is a Welsh domestic game. Must remember that if any of our lads get cards. It is a loophole which needs to be closed, should only be games which the player realistically would be involved in. They know what games you're ...

the spoofer wrote: ↑February 23rd, 2024, 10:41 am Rey Lee-Lo gets a 4 game ban but here's an interesting twist. One of the games is a Welsh domestic game. Must remember that if any of our lads get cards.

It is a loophole which needs to be closed, should only be games which the player realistically would be involved in.

It’s a neutral venue and SA can pull great crowds in London. Meanwhile Taylor Swift is renting their home stadium. You think they’d kick her to touch? I’d hate to see the state of the WRI after her attack lawyers were finished with them. Foo Fighters also playing in Cardiff on June 25, Taylor is on...

I see Wales have arranged a match against South Africa on 22 June. "So what?" you might say. Well its the same day as the URC Final. It seems insane that the URC, which struggles for public recognition, should allow 2 of its member countries to arrange an alternative attraction on the one...

mildlyinterested wrote: ↑February 21st, 2024, 2:09 pm id imagine we are relying on saracens streaming it.. which doesnt appear to be happening.

"Saracens vs Leinster will NOT be live-streamed but highlights will be posted next week." From @rugbysaracens on Twitter

IRELAND U20S V WALES - FRIDAY 7:15PM KICK OFF IN CORK TV - BBC WEBSITE & IPLAYER / RTE2 / S4C / SUPER SPORT 15. Ben O’Connor (UCC RFC/Munster) 14. Finn Treacy (Galwegians RFC/Connacht) 13. Wilhelm de Klerk (UCD RFC/Leinster) 12. Hugh Gavin (Galwegians RFC/Connacht) 11. Hugo McLaughlin (Lansdowne...

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NEW: TNT Sports have secured the rights to all HSBC SVNS tournaments over the next two years, starting with Antoine Dupont’s debut tournament on February 23rd in Vancouver.

As per the rugby on the box thread, all 4 quarter finals are being shown live by Premier Sports 1.

Scarlets have sacked ex-Wales assistant Gareth Williams as defence coach following a disastrous start to the season. Williams makes way as part of a shake-up of the Scarlets coaching team. Assistant coach Jared Payne takes over the defence role and will share the attack job with head coach Dwayne Pe...

Tue Feb 20 – Mon Feb 26 (Information accurate at time of posting, subject to change. Kick Off Times set for UK/Ireland) 6 Nations 2024 Round 3 Fri Feb 23 7:15pm Scotland U20s v England U20s BBC Website & iPlayer / Virgin Media Player Fri Feb 23 7:15pm Ireland U20s v Wales U20s BBC Website & ...

Oldschool wrote: ↑February 17th, 2024, 9:28 am Ditching Kingspan is one their less smart ideas.
For what exactly? Were there demonstration outside their headquarters.

Kingspan has been the stadium and shirt sponsor since 2014, so the 10 year deal was up in the Summer. Seems like a natural break etc.

Zebre 19-24 Edinburgh tonight. LBP for the Italians, no TBP for Edinburgh.

Adam Hastings linked with a move back up to Scotland with Glasgow, currently at Gloucester.

Matt Gallagher confirmed at Benetton, 3 year deal. Italian qualified via a grandparent on his mother's side.

Louis Lynagh of course was confirmed earlier in the week.

MylesNaGapoleen wrote: ↑February 15th, 2024, 3:18 pm did I read it right that it is the home team that has to change strip?

That rule in 6N has changed to "modernise" the tournament, away side changes now.

There's no guarantees he makes it. Caleb Clarke couldn't make the NZ sevens squad last Olympics for example. Caleb Clarke is a much different build of athlete though. Much stockier and carrying more muscle. 7s would seem to suit the more lithe Baloucoune a lot more. I'm not sure that's true looking...

Apparently there was an article in the Telegraph about the 6N's decision to scrap the away jersey protocol in an attempt to 'modernise' the tournament. I'm sorry but I'm a "tradition, neither make or break" kind of guy. https://static.thcdn.com/productimg/130/130/13975916-1675060786304381...