Munster march into Euro semis
10 Apr 2010
Jean de Villiers scored in Munster’s 33-19 win over Northampton to qualify for the European Cup semi-final.
They now face Biarritz at San Sebastian in northern Spain in May. The French club beat the Ospreys 29-28 in a thrilling encounter in the other play-off.
Northampton led 16-13 at the break, but they did so very much against the run of play and with a strong wind at their backs.
De Villiers cut through from close range early in the second half, and the Saints, for whom Bulls-bound Juandre Kruger had a strong game, never had a telling rebuttal.
Earlier Biarritz advanced thanks to an impressive 80m try from Takudzwa Ngwenya and Iain Balshaw’s trip across the whitewash, while Damien Traille booted three drop-goals and Dimitri Yachvili kicked 10 points to break the Ospreys’ hearts.
In the English Premiership Worcester slid further into relegation trouble, losing 23-13 to London Irish. In the day’s other match Harlequins smashed Leeds 46-11.
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11 Apr 2010, 13:24 pm
@BULLS2010S14CHAMPS:
Sometimes we forget to count our blessings Popps. The grass is always greener etc.
11 Apr 2010, 13:26 pm
@cane: he is still playing for toulouse he should be playing later today in the H Cup still a great player x
11 Apr 2010, 13:27 pm
@Maria: how long until that game Maria?
11 Apr 2010, 13:27 pm
Poppa – The reveal…at last…
11 Apr 2010, 13:29 pm
@BULLS2010S14CHAMPS: kickoff is 16:00 GMT
11 Apr 2010, 13:30 pm
@carol: hello in the Cotswolds, warming up for you yet?
hahaha lost a bet sweety, thats the only reason
Bulls will NOT win this year… no advantage of the rarified air of Loftus for the finals…
11 Apr 2010, 13:31 pm
@Maria: thank you, will have to google the conversion to AEST..
11 Apr 2010, 13:33 pm
will you stay up to watch it??
11 Apr 2010, 13:34 pm
@Maria: yes because I am working a nightshift, so will Justin Tv it… it will start at 2am here in Syd.
11 Apr 2010, 13:36 pm
oh you poor thing *** what is justin Tv, sleaming?
11 Apr 2010, 13:39 pm
@BULLS2010S14CHAMPS: You are a brave man…who were you betting with?
Cotswolds glorious….about time too.
If Morne gets his boot back….The Bulls will be unstopa’Bul’…air or no thin air..
I think ‘someone is pulling your leg’ btw!!
See you..
11 Apr 2010, 13:40 pm
@BULLS2010S14CHAMPS: 98 (I think)
Surely Maria understands the difference between Humility and a bunch of Eye Gouging Thugs.
No Nation on Gods Green Earth, (except one), has ever fielded three players convicted of “attacking the face” (Eye Gouging).
Except ONE.
Bakkies, Burger and Bismark. The three Bastardos.
11 Apr 2010, 13:42 pm
@cane: it was not that bad, forgive and forget ***
11 Apr 2010, 13:43 pm
@carol: a gentlemen by the name of Bill Reyts, seems a very decent bloke..
you mean the un-beat-a-bulls? haha that one was laid to rest in the ghosts of Eden park
wouldnt surprise me to be honest, this blog has some people with some seriaas problems..
@Maria: yep, live streaming…
11 Apr 2010, 13:45 pm
@BULLS2010S14CHAMPS: hope you enjoy some attacking french flying rugby x
11 Apr 2010, 13:45 pm
@Maria:
“Forgive and forget”.
You cut them the slack, they would never in a million years give your Team.
11 Apr 2010, 13:48 pm
@Maria: so long as its a good game, I enjoy quality rugby from anywhere…
11 Apr 2010, 13:51 pm
@cane: if you recall my munster boys are not so inncent either, Alan Quinlan never got to tour with the lions that summer as he was banned for gouging…. so it is only right we give them.
@BULLS2010S14CHAMPS: yes i am just watching the Super 14 highlight for round 9, truely a very good example of how rugby should be played
11 Apr 2010, 13:56 pm
@Maria: yes and no… personally I think the more teams we add then it impacts on the overall quality, will be interesting seeing players from the NH playing for the rebels next year though..
11 Apr 2010, 14:00 pm
danni Cipriani is that major NC to head down there but i think read that they have also managed to secure Mortlock not sure if this has been confirmed or not yet, but i love watching Super 14 rugby *** it is exciting to wake up a 06:00 and watch rugby
11 Apr 2010, 14:00 pm
@Maria:
At least your Selectors pay attention to the Judicial findings, and hold Your Reprobates to Account.
The Saffas pat theirs on the back.
11 Apr 2010, 14:02 pm
@Maria:
Maria… hope you’re on a laptop sitting out in the garden.. this weather may not last
;-D
11 Apr 2010, 14:03 pm
@cane: true but they are playing rugby they are tough enough for it x
11 Apr 2010, 14:05 pm
@Flametop: hehe not quite the garden but on the roof top balcony, was working all week looking out at this sun was painful… love having my skin soak up some sun for once ***
11 Apr 2010, 14:06 pm
@Maria:
Sounds like you’re SA based… only turned really nice here yesterday
11 Apr 2010, 14:08 pm
@Maria: do you think Cipriani will go alright? Goode hasnt really been a favourite amongst the Saffa fans down here, know that Cips is probably a better player…would love to hear his comparisons after hes played a season or two…
11 Apr 2010, 14:08 pm
@Flametop: no sorry i am in london, so when the sun does come out i have to soak it up x
11 Apr 2010, 14:09 pm
@BULLS2010S14CHAMPS:
Did Goode eat all the Wors at the braai?
11 Apr 2010, 14:09 pm
@Maria:
Yep… Dublin sunny now.
Good to see some more micks on this board lately
11 Apr 2010, 14:10 pm
1.
2.
3.
4.Bakkies…….Guilty of Stamping,Eye gouging,striking,dangerous charges, accused of biting……….etc, etc, etc,
But Humble and Good Christian.
11 Apr 2010, 14:12 pm
@BULLS2010S14CHAMPS: well Cip can blow very hot and cold he is currently warming the bench for Wasps at the moment and struggling for form. but when the game breaks up he will come into his own, but i would like to see him do well give that he coughing the WC for it. but his a million time better then andy goode i will never understand how goode made the brive team never mind the english
11 Apr 2010, 14:12 pm
@Flametop: long story but I prefer the good old hangi
11 Apr 2010, 14:13 pm
@Flametop: of course when it comes to my summer holiday the sun will be no where to be seen
11 Apr 2010, 14:14 pm
@Maria:
Can’t complain… just had three glorious weeks in SA.
Met Jake White on the flight back to Ireland.
Have to say… very much a gentleman
11 Apr 2010, 14:15 pm
Knock knock,
St Peter (at the Pearly Gates). “Who’s there”.
Bakkies………”Tis I Bakkies”.
St Pete…….”***** Off”.
11 Apr 2010, 14:17 pm
@Flametop: you are so lucky i have looking for a reason to head on the trip to SA hehe but the boss is not that kind to me xx hope you had a lovely time!!
11 Apr 2010, 14:17 pm
@cane: would a saint swear?
11 Apr 2010, 14:22 pm
@Maria:
Well worth the trip…. the Cape is probably the best if you don’t have a huge amount of time.
Stellenbosch is beautiful and good fun.
Went to Jnb and near Durban this time.
11 Apr 2010, 14:22 pm
sorry guys i have to get some food chat soon ***
11 Apr 2010, 14:26 pm
Knock knock….
St Pete…………..”I already told you to ***** off”.
Eugene……….”no I am Eugene Tereblance……….not the cocck sucker Bakkies”.
….
St Pete…………”well well Eugene…….What part of “treat your fellow man as you would treat yourself” gives you access to the hallowed ground.
Stony silence.
11 Apr 2010, 14:35 pm
@Maria:
Would a Saint swear?
Depends on the time, the circumstance, and the place.
Would Bakkies bite?
You betchya. Anytime, anyplace, anywhere. If he thought he could get away with it. But he would be humble about it just the same.
And it would in no way have any effect on his good Christian ethos.
11 Apr 2010, 14:37 pm
Knock knock,
Who’s there?
Luke.
Big Hug.
11 Apr 2010, 14:40 pm
And in The Masters final round tomorrow.
My money is on the Korean.
All the pressure is on Westwood and the Yanks.
11 Apr 2010, 14:41 pm
ooops…………………………I’ve frightened everyone away.
11 Apr 2010, 20:19 pm
@grant10:
Who’s your captain in that team?
11 Apr 2010, 20:35 pm
@Yetirat: which team??
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