Weakened Leinster stumble at start of URC title defence in South Africa
Leinster slipped to a 27-26 defeat against the Lions in their United Rugby Championship opener, despite Fintan Gunne scoring a fir…
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26 Sep 2026, 7:30
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Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Lions | URC 2026/27
Leinster player ratings: With a few exceptions, this was a Leinster B side, but they arrived at Ellis Park with a clear intent to …
Ian Cameron
26 Sep 2026, 6:24
Leinster pull trigger on long-rumoured Andrew Porter switch for URC opener
Leinster have pulled the trigger on long rumoured move of Andrew Porter to the tighthead side of the scrum as Leo Cullen named his…
Ian Cameron
24 Sep 2026, 7:13
Analysis
'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 …
Pat McCarry
24 Sep 2026, 3:21
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…
Simon Thomas
24 Sep 2026, 3:16
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…
Neil Fissler
22 Sep 2026, 9:12
Two major Leinster players return as 'new' recruit steps up rehab
Leinster have been handed an early-season boost ahead of their United Rugby Championship opener in South Africa, with two senior i…
Ian Cameron
21 Sep 2026, 9:31
Opinion
The four top performers from round eight of the Hilux NPC
Wellington had five New Zealand reps in 1884: Henry Roberts, Edwin “Ned” Davy, John Dumbell, Peter Webb and Hart Udy.
Adam Julian
20 Sep 2026, 16:05
Opinion
URC 2026/2027 squads rated: Leinster
Leinster head into 2026/27 in a slightly unusual position. For all the familiar talk of depth, production lines and international …
Ian Cameron
20 Sep 2026, 8:49
URC Champions Leinster name travelling squad for Rainbow Nation tour
Three uncapped players and two new signings have made the 41-man squad that heads to South Africa for the first two games of Leins…
Jon Newcombe
18 Sep 2026, 8:53
Interview
SVNS star embracing new role after Josh Jacomb’s All Blacks call-up
Sam Clarke is among a cohort of All Blacks Sevens players making a big impression in the 2026 NPC.
Adam Julian
14 Sep 2026, 17:49
Super Rugby Pacific reveals 2027 fixtures as one scheduling move stands out
The defending Super Rugby Pacific champions, the Hurricanes, will take on the Jason Holland-coached Blues in Auckland in round one…
Henry Lee
14 Sep 2026, 17:30
Opinion
The three top performers from round seven of the Hilux NPC
The openside flanker is the heartbeat of North Harbour, featuring in 45 of their last 49 games.
Adam Julian
13 Sep 2026, 17:41
Super Round locks in host city and five-match schedule for 2027 return
Super Round will return to Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium next season, with Super Rugby Pacific unveiling the five-match schedule…
Finn Morton
10 Sep 2026, 17:25
Club-by-club Top 14 salary cap figures revealed for 2026/27 season
With the Top14 already underway, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby has released the salary cap figures for each club for the 2026/2…
Francisco Isaac
09 Sep 2026, 5:25
Opinion
The three top performers from round six of the Hilux NPC
With 12 tries in six games, he’s only three short of the record for most tries by a player in a single NPC Division I season of …
Adam Julian
06 Sep 2026, 14:30
