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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?
Jamie Lyall
01 Sep 2026, 2:36
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Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
An extensive report by The Rugby Paper into the regular-season attendances in Europe's three main leagues shows Bordeaux-Begles wa…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jun 2026, 7:08
Irish province snubbed in URC 2025/26 Dream Team vote
For the first time since the inception of the United Rugby Championship in 2021, Munster Rugby do not have a single player in the …
Jon Newcombe
03 Jun 2026, 4:14
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URC ref tsar warns of 'zero-tolerance' if creeping player problem doesn't improve
United Rugby Championship referees’ boss Tappe Henning has warned players to expect a crackdown on backchat to referees in the p…
Neil Fissler
29 May 2026, 4:50
Groundbreaking ref Hollie Davidson in contention for another career 'first'
In February, Davidson became the first woman to take charge of a men’s Six Nations game.
Neil Fissler
26 May 2026, 8:56
URC fixtures 2026/27: Leinster get tricky start but Stormers will be pleased
Leinster will have little time to ease themselves into the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season after the fixture list handed …
Josh Raisey
19 May 2026, 5:27
Opinion
Bulls player ratings vs Benetton | 2025/26 URC
Bulls player ratings: The Bulls moved into the United Rugby Championship top four with a 45-19 win over Benetton at Loftus Versfel…
Josh Raisey
16 May 2026, 9:02
Mark Jones: 'That’s quite a rarity in modern day sport'
Jac Morgan has been labelled a sporting rarity after marking his final home appearance for the Ospreys with a late match-winning t…
Simon Thomas
11 May 2026, 4:13
Benetton: 'It was our last chance to show what we are'
Benetton's season-defining victory over Leinster at Stadio Monigo was built on desire to prove themselves and a ferocious defence,…
Ian Cameron
26 Apr 2026, 6:17
Ex-England star sinks Leinster as Benetton humble Irish heavyweights
Leinster fell to a painful 29-26 defeat against Benetton at a raucous Stadio Monigo after a contest that oscillated wildly from br…
PA
25 Apr 2026, 14:20
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Benetton | 2025/26 URC
Leinster player ratings: A game that took off at 100 miles an hour and barely came up for air. Breathless stuff from both sides at…
Ian Cameron
25 Apr 2026, 13:49
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Fissler Confidential: Cardiff eye former Wallaby as ex-Scotland star heads to Paris
Cardiff are closing in on a deal to sign Samoan international loosehead Scott Sio from double-chasing Exeter Chiefs when his contr…
Neil Fissler
25 Apr 2026, 1:00
Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Italian job
Caelan Doris returns to captain Leinster as Leo Cullen makes 13 changes to the starting XV for Saturday’s Round 16 URC clash wit…
Ian Cameron
24 Apr 2026, 4:46
Clayton McMillan's Munster claim impressive 35-point victory over Benetton
Alex Nankivell made a stunning try-saving tackle that typified a relentless Munster defensive effort and Jean Kleyn went over for …
PA
18 Apr 2026, 14:09
Ex-Wales international Rhys Patchell reunited with former boss
Benetton Rugby have announced two more coaching appointments, with former Wales international Rhys Patchell coming on board as the…
Jon Newcombe
15 Apr 2026, 3:05
Exeter's Henry Slade seals Challenge Cup nail-biter over Benetton
A late penalty from Henry Slade saw Exeter edge out Benetton 44-41 and set up a Challenge Cup semi-final against Ulster in Belfast…
PA
12 Apr 2026, 7:07
