Simon Thomas' mid-term report card for all 16 URC teams
We are now midway through the URC campaign, with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches.
Simon Thomas
15 Feb 2024, 6:02
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Rugby Europe saves biggest shock for final weekend as World Cup hopes dashed
The biggest surprises of the Men’s Rugby Europe Championship 2025 were saved for the final weekend, as Belgium knocked out the N…
Francisco Isaac
17 Mar 2025, 5:21
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Zebre Parma | 2024/25 URC
Leinster player ratings: Leo Cullen's men got back to the business of winning rugby matches after their Investec Champions Cup hea…
Ian Cameron
10 May 2025, 12:59
Team news: The 2025 Lions in action this weekend
After the euphoria of Thursday's announcement, many of the Lions stars selected to go on this summer's 10-match tour of Australia …
Jon Newcombe
09 May 2025, 7:31
Jordie Barrett starts as Leinster name 9 Lions for Zebre Parma
James Ryan returns from injury to take his place on the bench and Jordie Barrett is named in the starting XV as Leinster ring the …
Ian Cameron
09 May 2025, 6:55
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Scarlets | 2024/25 URC
Leinster player ratings: Leo Cullen's men fell only their second loss of the season, but they can have no complaints with this 35-…
Ian Cameron
26 Apr 2025, 13:20
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Ulster | 2024/25 URC
Leinster player ratings: The men in blue took their time but they eventually found thier rhythm to dispatch Ulster 41-17 on a damp…
Ian Cameron
19 Apr 2025, 15:38
Ciaran Frawley starts at 10 as Leinster name mini-Bomb Squad bench
Leinster have selected Ciaran Frawley at fly-half and loaded their bench with senior internationals for Saturday’s United Rugby …
Ian Cameron
18 Apr 2025, 7:11
Quarts de finale de Champions Cup : toutes les compos d'équipes
Les quarts de finale de la Champions Cup démarrent ce vendredi soir avec Leinster - Glasgow, suivi de Bordeaux-Bègles - Munster …
Jérémy Fahner
11 Apr 2025, 8:42
Opinion
Andy Farrell is draining Ireland’s resources to benefit the Lions
Coaching the Lions is the ultimate honour, but Ireland's recent form has made them a victim of their own success
Pat McCarry
26 Mar 2025, 10:06
Opinion
Was Dublin drubbing the end of an era or a bump in the road for Ireland?
Has an ageing squad been exposed by Les Bleus, or was Saturday's French thrashing merely a blip for the venerated green machine?
Pat McCarry
13 Mar 2025, 14:21
Six changes for Ireland, including the return of Jack Crowley
The Irish had their hopes of an unprecedented hat-trick of Guinness Six Nations titles jolted by the 27-42 loss that sent them tum…
Liam Heagney
13 Mar 2025, 6:07
Three Ireland stars available again as two more face fitness race
Ireland have confirmed that Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Mack Hansen are set to return for their final match of the Guinness …
Josh Raisey
10 Mar 2025, 10:54
Analysis
How Dupont-less France tossed a grenade into Ireland's Grand Slam celebrations
Shorn of their greatest talent, Les Bleus eviscerated their fancied hosts with a blend of power and panache, raising questions abo…
Nick Bishop
10 Mar 2025, 7:38
Furious Fabien Galthie says France have cited two Ireland players over Antoine Dupont incident
Les Bleus captain Dupont is suspected to have suffered serious knee damage after being hurt during a ruck clearout.
PA
08 Mar 2025, 14:33
Opinion
France player ratings vs Ireland | 2025 Six Nations
Despite losing their inspirational talisman Antoine Dupont to injury after just 29 minutes, they simply blew Ireland away with a b…
Liam Heagney
08 Mar 2025, 11:08
