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
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: England star opens talks as PREM club go to market
England international inside centre Max Ojomoh has opened talks with former Gallagher PREM champions Bath about extending his deal…
Neil Fissler
26 Sep 2026, 2:02
Wales duo and Bok start for new club in tricky Gallagher PREM opener
Dewi Lake will captain Gloucester on his club debut this Saturday after being named to lead the Cherry & Whites in their Gallagher…
Ian Cameron
25 Sep 2026, 4:43
Rob Baxter: 'you really can’t afford to get caught'
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter knows the importance of getting off to a fast start as his side prepare to open their PREM campaign …
Jon Newcombe
25 Sep 2026, 4:07
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'You win nowt without proper team spirit, no matter how many high-performing individuals you have in the ranks.'
Still a tad light at ten teams, there's no doubt Prem Rugby is gathering momentum as the season starts off with a bang...
Mick Cleary
25 Sep 2026, 2:29
'He could be quite a force come World Cup time': Rob Baxter
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been backed to become one of the stars of the 2027 Rugby World Cup by his Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter, …
Neil Fissler
24 Sep 2026, 7:39
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
Opinion
Who will be the Gallagher Prem signings of the season?
As a new Gallagher Prem season begins, RugbyPass picks out the new - and returning - faces who are set to impress most this campai…
Jamie Lyall
24 Sep 2026, 4:25
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
Exeter boss Rob Baxter gives insight into Henry Slade contract negotiations
Slade, 34, who has made 268 appearances for the Chiefs, is one of the last remaining members of the side that won the PREM and Cha…
Neil Fissler
22 Sep 2026, 3:17
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
PREM DoRs give verdict on best summer signing in NBA-style survey
Some outstanding recruitment has been done over the summer, with Saracens prising Alfie Barbeary away from Bath and Sale Sharks te…
Jon Newcombe
21 Sep 2026, 8:45
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
