URC Power Rankings Round 16 - 2023/24

Ranking the 16 United Rugby Championship teams after twelve rounds of the 2023/24 season.
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Fixtures:
Edinburgh v Zebre
Dragons v Stormers
Bulls v Glasgow Warriors
Sharks v Benetton
Scarlets v Ulster
Munster v Connacht
Lions v Cardiff
Leinster v Ospreys
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[@joshhunter1129]

URC highlights on the Glasgow Bulls game they had the tries in the wrong order, showed the Glasgow try in 63 mins before the Bulls 55th minute try

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man there have been highlights with the wrong title, wrong order, repeated clips, missing key moments, too much time spent on non-key moments.... It's not a good look

[@ChrisBrown-or8ky]

URC games are a good watch but definitely the highlights packages are a mess. Saw one that spent 1 minute on prematch stuff, 1 min on goal kicks, 1 minute on high 5ing and 30 seconds of rugby

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man one of the 3 minute packages this week spent about 1 minute on a red card.... Numerous games have loads of key moments skipped.....

[@michael_d_420]

​​@@TwoCentsRugby search on KZbin, SuperSport. All rugby highlights including the URC.

[@fruitychink]

Premier sports coverage is appalling and expensive . Needs SKY or TNT to bid . In the old days BBC ALBA was good with Hugh Dan commentary .

[@richardsylvester6483]

@@fruitychink yeah the alba coverage was class! i miss that stuff. and yeah generally this seems to be a chronic problem with the URC it's a real shame. why don't they just ask some fans to do it? they clearly don't understand what the interesting parts of a rugby game actually are. showing penalty kicks without the offense leading to it are my all time gear grinder - who gives a shit?! either it goes over or not, it's besides the point.

[@Jack-cx8tj]

It seems like they have the games go into some automatic highlights making software rather than hire someone to make them. At the very least they could get someone to proof it before publishing them.

[@OscarOSullivan]

Thomond park as a Munster fan for the round 16 match against Connacht was great. Simon Zebo recently has been playing his best rugby in years and is even taking down and outrunning players far younger than him.

[@okiwatashi2349]

Totally agree about the urc highlights, I’m not keen on the overall coverage of the urc.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man I can't really understand why they're as bad as they are sadly

[@davidmangan4]

Munster had an injury nightmare at the start of the season so we are likely seeing them at their true form.

[@soulrestoration5486]

i saw Stormers vs Hurricanes. remember this prophecy 2cent. i dn know if they will play a friendly game or they will win the competitions they involved in and meet as champions like the Munster vs Crusaders Match

[@creekyknee]

Fair enough rankings table. Obviously, we all know that Leinster are trying to balance the Champions Cup and URC so lost a few games recently which they would win handy enough if they were full strength. Its what they need to do. I expect them to dish out a spanking to Toulouse in Wembley and cannot see anyone denying them the double in the URC also. I was at the Munster v. Connacht game. Lovely weather, nice crowd and a decent enough first half. But, once Munster got going Connacht had no answer. Carthy's kicking was awful. Crowley on the other hand was very good again. I'd love to see Connacht finish in the top 8 but its going to be tough now. I think that the URC is here to stay and will grow in popularity. I haven't seen the highlights on their website, but hopefully they tune in to TC and take it on board !

[@yvonnemullen3325]

Agreed on the highlights packages. I feel like the people who edit them don’t understand rugby.

[@LarryLoudini]

What’s scary is that the EPCR highlights are even worse then URC…

[@conchronic]

URC highlights definitely need to improve

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah not fitting compared to how good the comp is going aye

[@conchronic]

@@TwoCentsRugby true as it's a very competitive league but poor highlights will hardly grow the audience

[@scottgraham1716]

Hello you mentioned the HollyWoodbet Sharks and no play-off spot , I would like to mention the HollyWoodbet Sharks can still get into the EPCR Investec Champion Cup next season it does depend on winning the EPCR Challenge Cup Final if they win they automatically qualify for the EPCR Investec Champion Cup next season

[@rabbitss11]

You're so right about the URC Highlights, they really are God-awful, consistently so

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah I just don't get it man - not exactly inspiring people to get into the URC - unless the logic is make the highlights so bad that people will just have to buy a subscription and watch the games in full 😅

[@rabbitss11]

@@TwoCentsRugby Yeah, if they were hoping their dismal highlights would drive up subscriptions their cunning plan has backfired spectacularly as far as I'm concerned

[@Mersty.]

@@TwoCentsRugby That's my guess too. 🤨

[@wouterswanepoel5753]

Good video Mark, as always. As a life-long supporter of the Lions I am of course devastated to see my team languishing in 10th spot on the log, with top dogs Warriors and Stormers awaiting them in the last two rounds. However, won't it be fun if the team with the least internationals in the comp smash their more fancied opponents? With only faith, hope and love remaining, I have to pick hope for the last two rounds! Cheers from Safferland chaps!

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man they'll give it a good crack I'm sure!

[@wouterswanepoel5753]

@@TwoCentsRugby 👍💪😉

[@jacquesjacobs]

Spot on ❤

[@albertvanlingen7590]

Go Cheetahs. Pity they were kicked out when Pro14 turned into URC .

[@KissellMissile]

I'd love to see them and maybe the Pumas come back.

[@michaelramsay-fraser7076]

You omitted to mention that the Bulls shipped a bucket load of points in the second half and let Warriors off the hook. Can't be doing that in such a tight run up.

[@colingibson5966]

I'm pretty sure they are using an AI for the highlights.. obviously not there yet but I'm sure as data gets better the AI will get better at putting together the highlights. Over time AI will be used to do analysis/stats parts of rugby too, don't be surprised if that's being used by time next World Cup roles around. NFL is already using some. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHXZaGpjiqeno6Msi=29BGH9iyeUTZpGPy

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah you could be right mate actually! It'd explain why it's currently a bit all over the place

[@brucebeath9548]

I totally agree with you regarding the URC highlights. Very disappointing.

[@Caerdydd]

keeeey- yaarrrrr-diff, cheers fella

[@HercusTheron]

here is an interesting idea: south african 15/23 URC players only vs. South African 15/23 players from premiership ( maybe pro14) only....could get interesting

[@albertvanlingen7590]

Munster would be a safe bet to defend their title.

[@amantedellopera1681]

And lose it this year😂😂😂😂😂

[@albertvanlingen7590]

@@amantedellopera1681 or win it again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@barryb90]

As a Leinster fan. I would be quite happy to see Munster win again. I was delighted to see them win it last year.

[@graemeduncan2019]

It's going to be an interesting run in, but I have a sinking feeling as an Edinburgh fan. Frustration at our extensive injury list, and, as much as he's a good guy and a fantastic servant to Scottish rugby, the constant starting of Ali Price ahead of Ben Velacott is baffling. The minute Ben comes on we look like a different team, and the back line starts firing. Great player, really offers something different at scrum-half, but the Scotland setup seem to deem him too small, so he doesn't get a look-in. But then I suppose it's easy for us fans to coach a team from the stands. 🤣

[@omacburma]

Wales should consolidate their clubs to 2 sides. Clearly they are stretched thin with 4 clubs.

[@yvonnemullen3325]

Not a welsh supporter but I’d agree save I’d reduce to 3. However I understand geography and supporter history from amateur days is a problem.

[@silversolver7809]

Sadly didn't get to see any of the games, and came here after leaving a pointed comment on URC hilites channel-it is woeful, well below temp intern quality. My theory is it's all done during BYCTW day… by the child. Leinster best team, Glasgow and Munster the form sides, Stormers & Bulls always a danger, and the next 3 to make playoffs will be good enough to capitalize on whatever luck decides this year's playoff lottery. The best team hasn't won URC so far, so no reason they will this year either-most others are good enough to capitalize on a below-strength lineup.

[@cheesecake6696]

I think the issue with the highlights is the channels try and get them out in 30 mins or less. But some of them are so bad they give me whiplash.

[@neilmontgomery3470]

The league does a lot well and are very proactive in improving the fan experience but the highlights they put out are terrible. Its definitely an area they need to address.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man 100% right - the URC has largely exceeded my initial expectations from way back when it was initially set up.... But the highlights - which are certainly one of the touch points for new fans - are rubbish

[@Harry-pd7yx]

The highlights always feel like they’ve been made by AI

[@vahorgan]

URC highlights are just the worst! The worse thing about it is, it's still better than what it used to be!

[@TwoCentsRugby]

I guess there hope? 😅

[@normanstewart7130]

Not as bad as Top14!

[@charlottescott7150]

Do they do extended highlights somewhere? The 3 minute ones are totally rubbish.

[@fionnmckool]

Leinster tactics for the double.

[@0618306]

Worked well last year.😀

[@barryb90]

@@0618306 That's the risk you take and as a Leinster fan, I can't see them winning if they play like they did the past 2 games in the European Cup.

[@iansinclair7581]

Edinburghs lack of effort in gaining try scoring and losing bonus points has cost them. Makes me wonder if they ever want to win anything or are they content just to be a training team for Scotland. Just compare with the Warriors.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah fair point - they got bugger all!

[@jonnynogood86]

Sure the attack as stuttered and the midfield doesnt look balanced. I doubt its lack of effort any team would miss Darcy and Boffelli. Both have been injured most of the season. Not to mention the guys that came in Harry Paterson and Jake Henry are also injured. Inspite of that... this Edinburgh team has still equalled the most amount of games theyve won in a season.

[@charlottescott7150]

Go Munster!! Yes URC are appalling. Hardly watchable

[@kiaoragin]

Thanks for mentioning the shitty URC highlights. The Premiership highlights are way better, as are the Super Rugby.

[@gerardfitzpatrick60]

Leinster in 5th 😂

[@peadarr]

Ok, just started, if Munster aren’t top, you’re gonna have to give us your methodology

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Hopefully that worked out then 😅

[@peadarr]

@@TwoCentsRugby I still want the methodology

[@fergusmccarthy7736]

Hard to understand how URC highlights are as bad as they are. Certainly doesn't help promote the competition.

[@greenplasticgun]

Highlights packages are getting worse and worse over the years

[@jimbolambo103]

URC highlights are so bad that there must be something going on with them. I wonder if they're experimenting with some AI program or something. Even just showing the last 20 seconds before each try would be better than what they're doing.

[@jimsquire-chestnuts8381]

URC highlights are worse than schoolboy rugby. Shameful.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

How they pick some of the moments to show and others to not is a bit beyond me 😅

[@benjaminmuller9473]

URC highlights channel. literally take this word from SA - its KAK.

[@michaelflynn5123]

Bulls would have finished in the top 2 if they hadn’t fucked up in in the 20 minutes! Won’t make it now

[@michael_d_420]

SuperSport KZbin channel for All Rugby highlights including the URC.

[@peadarr]

Where are you based, I get hardly any videos on the super sport channel anymore, I wonder if it’s geolocked

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah VPN to SA for that one actually - good tip

[@michael_d_420]

@@TwoCentsRugby i wonder why some countries block some content because in South Africa we have no such laws. We can literally watch any channel from any country at any time on KZbin . We don't have strict policies on content.

[@peadarr]

@@michael_d_420 I can watch the channel, I just don't get all the videos. It doesn't even display thumbnails for them so I wasn't aware I was missing anything.

[@peadarr]

@@TwoCentsRugby KZbin seems to be getting smarter, I had to go into incognito mode to log on to SA youtube. I'm assuming it had something to do with cookies, it kept opening youtube,nz even with the VPN