United Rugby Championship

[Silverstu]

Looks like all Ulster matches will be available 24hrs after on IPlayer. Also if Ulster make the final it will also be shown by the BBC.

Every Ulster Rugby match in the URC will be available on BBC iPlayer 24 hours after each round with clips of the best action and tries on the BBC Sport NI website and social media channels.

I noticed that- so if you don't need to watch the game live this covers all matches then.. [and is other- half friendly..] Might ditch Premier then as I doubt I'll get to see many games live. Very happy the BBC have matches again and they are live streaming the preseason friendly with Sarries this Friday too.

But 24 hrs after "each round" would mean Monday evening, as Sunday afternoon would be the last game of that round. Long wait If the game is on a Friday.

Good catch -hadn't noticed the "each round " bit...hmmm maybe Premier will survive a while longer..

[solidarity]

Premier Sports are telling me I'm not getting a refund, going to continue complaining and try and get a resolution.

I guess the small print says that you're signing up and paying in advance for one year... and that's it. I'd be amazed if you get a refund. As usual, it's all about the small print.

[Lurgan Lad]

Premier Sports are telling me I'm not getting a refund, going to continue complaining and try and get a resolution.

I guess the small print says that you're signing up and paying in advance for one year... and that's it. I'd be amazed if you get a refund. As usual, it's all about the small print.

Totally agree, parents said it happened to them the previous year, wish they had told me lol!

[justinr73]

Connacht are at 50% capacity for their first two homes games - we’re the third.

[Neill_M]

Connacht are at 50% capacity for their first two homes games - we’re the third.

COVID restrictions ending down South re crowds etc on October 22 currently, Connacht game on the 23rd. So in theory if they stick with the 22nd, Connacht will be allowed full crowd. Had a look re accommodation, very little available and what was left was crazy prices.

[Bart S]

Connacht are at 50% capacity for their first two homes games - we’re the third.

COVID restrictions ending down South re crowds etc on October 22 currently, Connacht game on the 23rd. So in theory if they stick with the 22nd, Connacht will be allowed full crowd. Had a look re accommodation, very little available and what was left was crazy prices.

Connacht are at 50% capacity for their first two homes games - we’re the third.

COVID restrictions ending down South re crowds etc on October 22 currently, Connacht game on the 23rd. So in theory if they stick with the 22nd, Connacht will be allowed full crowd. Had a look re accommodation, very little available and what was left was crazy prices.

Might be cheaper at Stewarts then.

[Neill_M]

Connacht are at 50% capacity for their first two homes games - we’re the third.

COVID restrictions ending down South re crowds etc on October 22 currently, Connacht game on the 23rd. So in theory if they stick with the 22nd, Connacht will be allowed full crowd. Had a look re accommodation, very little available and what was left was crazy prices.

Connacht are at 50% capacity for their first two homes games - we’re the third.

COVID restrictions ending down South re crowds etc on October 22 currently, Connacht game on the 23rd. So in theory if they stick with the 22nd, Connacht will be allowed full crowd. Had a look re accommodation, very little available and what was left was crazy prices.

Might be cheaper at Stewarts then.

I see what you did there

[Neill_M]

I see our politicians have apparently agreed to ending a requirement for table service in pubs etc from Friday, will be interesting to see if there will be pints at the Glasgow game on the 24th.

[justinr73]

We’re in one of those bed and breakfast jobs near the ground for about a hundred quid.

Three night road trip sorted which probably represents this year’s holiday (unless you count a night in Ardglass or likely two nights in Cardiff for the game at Ospreys)!

[UlsterNo9]

Find the bookies take on things interesting.
What's not surprising is that Leinster are favourties, however the fact we are shorter odds than The Bulls is interesting.

Paddypower URC Grand Final Winner odds as follows -

Leinster 4/6
Munster 9/2
Ulster 8/1
Bulls 12/1
Scarlets 20/1
Edinburgh 20/1
Glasgow Warriors 25/1
Sharks 25/1
Stormers 40/1
Connacht 80/1
Cardiff 80/1
Ospreys 80/1
Lions 100/1
Dragons 150/1
Benetton 200/1
Zebre 500/1

[solidarity]

Interesting.
Top three are Irish, in the expected order.
Bottom two are Italians as expected.
Bottom six contain three Welsh sides - very sad.
The odds say that the Bulls are the only Saffer side with a shout, as it were. Hmmm.

[jean valjean]

Anyone got a times subscription who copy to here Thornleys review of ulster?

[Dave]

Thankfully I don't.

[Cormac]

Connacht v Ulster to be played at the Aviva on October 23rd. That's the day after all covid restrictions are due to be lifted south of the border so 100% capacity allowed.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/united-rugby-c ... a-stadium/

[Neill_M]

Connacht v Ulster to be played at the Aviva on October 23rd. That's the day after all covid restrictions are due to be lifted south of the border so 100% capacity allowed.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/united-rugby-c ... a-stadium/

Smart move. Can still get 50% 25,000 with no COVID checks / 75% 38,000 with checks if restrictions are delayed in being lifted.