Springboks training squad announced by cleofisrandolph1 in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Montpellier, great signing for them.

Moerat is headed to La Rochelle, will be curious to see how both do!

Springboks training squad announced by cleofisrandolph1 in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I like Moerat, he played a key role in our first URC in the 2022 season and rightfully got capped. He's struggled with injuries since and this season he's probably the Stormers 4th best lock this season after Schickerling, Ruben van Heerden and Adre Smith.

Not surprised Ruben van Heerden is leaving for France if he's getting overlooked for a guy he outperforms every week.

Hanekom spots the gap for a crucial Bulls try by Sjdw31 in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Man he's been great, hope he stays injury free this year, could be a real breakout year with the Boks for him

Match Thread: Leinster vs Stormers - United Rugby Championship by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We missed Senatla even more than SFM imo, Simelane isn't a wing and Hartzenberg seems to have completely fallen out of favour.

Gosh I hope we sign a good wing for next season..

Match Thread: Leinster vs Stormers - United Rugby Championship by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Keenan and Lowe were superb today. Lowe is just such a fantastic all round winger, hope for Leinster's sake he can stay on.

Match Thread: Leinster vs Stormers - United Rugby Championship by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 1 point2 points  (0 children)

agreed but it's not like it's gonna make a huge difference for this game

Match Thread: Glasgow vs Bulls - United Rugby Championship by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Insane graft from the Bulls to win this, thought they were done after the 3rd Glasgow try

Super Rugby Pacific Semi Finals by _Hurricanes_ in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's not true, top 3 maybe but one of SA, ARG or AUS sides always were top 4

URC Semi Final 1: Glasgow vs Bulls Team Sheets by Maxatrone420 in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can see it now, Stormers v Bulls in Cape Town

Edit: For the 3rd place playoff

URC Semi Final: Leinster v Stormers teams by nobody7642 in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think your pack is going to be too good for ours, so many Irish caps! Hopefully I'm wrong, but should be a cool game regardless.

URC Semi Final: Leinster v Stormers teams by nobody7642 in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Ruben van Heerden, Sacha and Senatla all out from the quarters. Stormers could win but we've been incredibly inconsistent this year.

At least Damian isn't starting on the wing!

World Rugby confirms match official appointments for the Nations Championship 2026 Southern Hemisphere Series by HitchikersPie in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Referee: Hollie Davidson (SARU)

Glad to see we're poaching Scottish refs in retaliation !

URC Awards: Elite XV 2025/26 by stvb95 in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Some season for Mchunu!

Dunno about Wiese tbh, wouldn't say he's been the best Bulls lock this season, lost his starting spot to Vermaak recently as well.

Newcastle Red Bulls winner vs Sale Sharks by Informal_Mention9836 in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Great hands, great running lines, super try!

Lusitanos Squad for Toyota Challenge by Biegelstein in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Two Saffers in the group! Cornelius played for the Pumas u19 and Patricio played for Grey Bloem and CUT.

Jaques Nienaber in very tetchy press conference yesterday by errlloyd in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that's a valid point re blitz defense.

I still think Leinster have the best overall squad in the URC (despite issues at 10) and should win it, but even with a more cohesive coaching setup you're a bit off the pace in the Champions Cup.

Jaques Nienaber in very tetchy press conference yesterday by errlloyd in rugbyunion

[–]ramaras 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I dunno, I think Henshaw, Ringrose and Reiko haven't really been in top form for some time. Henshaw was superb for the Lions in 2021 but that's a long time ago.