Dan Sheehan switches position for Leinster as Sam Prendergast misses Munster clash
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has been forced to radically shuffle his deck for the visit of Munster to the Aviva Stadium this we…
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Test hopeful Alex Nankivell extends stay with Munster
Munster Rugby have confirmed that centre Alex Nankivell has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at the province until…
Montpellier down Bath through Taofifenua double, Munster honour Foley
Donovan Taofifenua crossed in the corner to hand Montpellier the lead before he then intercepted Finn Russell’s pass to deliver …
'Munster statement: Why Anthony Foley 10th anniversary match isn't at Thomond Park'
Heineken Cup-winning captain Foley's life and contribution to Munster Rugby will be remembered through a series of tributes on wha…
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Munster make 6 changes and retire No.8 jersey for Champions Cup opener
Munster will retire their No.8 jersey in honour of Anthony Foley when they launch their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Ra…
What the future holds with Premier Sports' EPCR deal entering its final year
In what could be their final season as rights holders, the broadcaster's coverage of the Champions Cup kicks off on Friday night a…
Jacob Stockdale: 'It’s something that I’m never going to forget'
Jacob Stockdale reflected on an "amazing" night he will never forget after marking his 150th appearance for Ulster with a try doub…
Ulster make Munster pay will painful late equaliser in Belfast
Stuart McCloskey scored with three minutes remaining as Ulster fought back to snatch a 26-26 draw with Munster at the Affidea Stad…
Tadhg Beirne to make first URC appearance of season for Munster
Munster captain Tadhg Beirne will make his first appearance of the URC campaign when he starts against Ulster in Saturday’s inte…
Munster act swiftly in appointing interim CEO
Munster have appointed former Hurricanes chief executive Avan Lee as their interim CEO as the province prepares for Ian Flanagan…
Bok-heavy pack singled out as unexpected URC pacesetters emerge
The Hollywoodbets Sharks are the early pacesetters in the BKT URC as the only team with maximum points after the opening two round…
Simon Zebo bullish about Munster's chances heading into crucial period
Munster legend Simon Zebo believes Munster will travel to Belfast full of confidence next weekend after they defied their injury p…
Glasgow's Franco Smith weighs in on rumoured revamp of Champions Cup
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes a proposed ‘elitist’ revamp of the European Champions Cup would have an adverse effec…
Injured stars hope for Christmas miracles as URC rivals smell Irish blood in the water
With two key Ireland players on the sidelines and all four provinces losing their opening URC games, the league's most dominant co…
What JJ Hanrahan thinks about South African inclusion in the URC
One of the BKT URC’s most seasoned campaigners has described the South African opposition in the competition as “unbelievably …
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Munster statement: CEO Ian Flanagan to step down
Munster have confirmed that chief executive Ian Flanagan will step down from his role at the end of October, bringing his tenure a…
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Munster receive double international boost ahead of Bulls visit
Munster have received a double Ireland boost ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash with the Bulls, with Craig Case…
Champions Cup refs revealed: Piardi's old rival handed opening night honour
The former playing rival and teammate of Italy's leading referee, Andrea Piardi, has been handed the honour of refereeing the firs…
URC table: Irish sides hit 16 year low as South Africans and Scots sitting pretty
The opening round of the new BKT URC season saw a clean-sweep for South Africa and Scotland, while it was a rare winless weekend f…
'He’s physical for a guy that doesn’t look physical... he can basically do any sport well'
Jamie Dobie has hailed Glasgow’s comeback win away to Munster as an “awesome start to the season” after marking his century …
Munster lose URC opener at home, SA franchises complete perfect weekend
The Sharks opened their United Rugby Championship campaign with an impressive 41-24 win over Ospreys at Kings Park, where 20-year-…
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Springbok and ex-England star to make full Munster debuts against Glasgow
New signings Marnus van der Merwe and Kieran Brookes are set for their competitive Munster debuts on Saturday after being named in…
'Expectations are so high at Leinster that merely league-winning seasons are not considered good enough'
Leinster are expected to lead the charge of Irish provinces but it's Connacht who are expected to exceed expectations, with fears …
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The URC stat Leinster and Stormers were neck-to-neck on
Five seasons into the BKT United Rugby Championship, the competition continues to deliver a compelling mix of speed, variety and c…
United Rugby Championship
Interview
‘He wasn’t very consistent if I'm honest’: Zebo verdict on Crowley replacement
JJ Hanrahan’s experience will be invaluable to Munster this season, according to his former team-mate Simon Zebo, as Ireland fly…
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United Rugby Championship
Interview
‘It’s going to be tough’: Simon Zebo sounds warning ahead of URC
Former Ireland star Simon Zebo believes Leinster are the team to beat and will start the season as favourites to complete a hat-tr…
URC 2026/2027 squads rated: Munster
Munster's squad for 2026/27 feels like one caught between cycles. Clayton McMillan's outfit remains capable of putting a highly co…
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Munster relying on youth and a discarded talent as fly-half crisis comes to a head
Besieged by injuries in the number 10 position, the Irish province are growing increasingly desperate as the new season looms.
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Injury boost for Springboks and Munster as hooker returns to fitness
New Munster signing Marnus van der Merwe is ready to hit the ground running ahead of the start of the United Rugby Championship se…
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Who will be the URC signings of the season?
As new additions bed in across the United Rugby Championship, whose star is primed to shine brightest when the season begins?
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Ex-Ireland flyhalf Ross Byrne set to answer Irish rugby SOS?
Munster could offer out-of-favour Gloucester fly-half Ross Byrne the chance to get his career back on track, with Jack Crowley set…
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Munster and Ireland dealt hammerblow with Jack Crowley out until 2027
Munster have confirmed that Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley is not expected to return to action until the new year as he continues h…
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Bath given brutal Investec Champions Cup schedule as fixtures confirmed
Reigning champions Bordeaux, who beat Bath in the semi-finals, begin their title defence away at Gloucester on Friday, 16 October.
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Munster confirm double deal for Test props
Munster have signed former England tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from USA Perpignan on a two-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
Champions Cup draw: Saints pitted with Bath as Saracens grouped with 3 winners
Saracens have emerged with arguably the toughest draw of any Gallagher PREM club after being placed in a Investec Champions Cup po…
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EPCR announce significant rule changes to Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have announced a couple of major changes to the rules of the Investec Champions Cup and Ch…
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