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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27 Sep 2026, 3:07
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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…
PA
26 Sep 2026, 7:30
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
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…
Ian Cameron
25 Sep 2026, 2:47
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
‘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…
Neil Fissler
23 Sep 2026, 5:26
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
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…
Ian Cameron
21 Sep 2026, 5:50
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
Opinion
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.
Pat McCarry
20 Sep 2026, 2:40
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
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…
Jon Newcombe
15 Sep 2026, 6:29
Club legend emerges as favourite to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster
Cullen has been in charge of Leinster since 2015.
Neil Fissler
04 Sep 2026, 7:24
