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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Ref has gone to the TMO to investigate foul play by Nabou. It looks like a punch/elbow. This could mean trouble.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Now Counties are playing. The intensity has been lifted, they have gotten over the line again, but referee Jackson has deemed it "held up". We have a game on our hands though, Counties are not giving in.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Great move off the back of the scrum. Good team try for Counties and great character shown.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Manu picked the ball up off the back of the scrum, popped it to Heinz who spotted a gap in the defense, and with a burst of pace and change of angle he broke the line and got over.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

A massive spell of possession in the 22m for Canterbury. They have chosen for the scrum in front of the poles.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Canterbury come out firing. Early penalty in front of the poles on the 22m. They kick for touch, but not thrown in straight.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Canterbury have played better rugby this season, but have been very clinical today. Counties have had their play repeatedly broken down illegally by Canterbury, but have failed to capitalize on the penalty opportunities. Unless the referee goes to the book next half, I struggle to see a way into the game for Counties. They just don't seem to have that clinical and creative edge to penetrate the Canterbury defense.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

The score could be looking very different if Counties had someone to put the ball through the sticks. But they don't, and Canterbury will walk into their change room feeling very comfortable.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Handbags at the ruck. No cards though.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Counties just destroyed the Canterbury scrum. Penalty to Counties, and they are no longer going for poles. It's a line out in the 22m.