Edinburgh raid Belfast after holding off Ulster fightback
Edinburgh held off a late fightback from Ulster to secure an opening-day 34-29 win in the United Rugby Championship at Affidea Sta…
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25 Sep 2026, 15:24
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Stephen Ferris: Pressure on Richie Murphy and underchieving Ulster
Ulster legend Stephen Ferris says that the pressure is on Richie Murphy because they cannot afford to miss out on the United Rugby…
Neil Fissler
25 Sep 2026, 3:39
Scotland and Edinburgh suffer brutal Darcy Graham blow on eve of season
Edinburgh wing Darcy Graham will miss at least the first three months of the season including Scotland’s Nations Championship ca…
Bryn Palmer
24 Sep 2026, 6:02
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
Opinion
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
Ulster reveal summer surgery to Henderson alongside three team-mates
Ulster have confirmed that captain Iain Henderson will be out of action for a "number of months" after undergoing an operation on …
Josh Raisey
11 Aug 2026, 6:53
Joe Schmidt's new role in Irish rugby confirmed
The New Zealander left Ireland in 2019, having served as head coach of Leinster and the country's national team.
Jon Newcombe
29 Jul 2026, 4:12
Puma Eduardo Bello headlines Ulster's list of three new signings
Ulster have completed a triple recruitment boost ahead of the new season, with Argentina international Eduardo Bello headlining a …
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 2:01
Analysis
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
Ex-Ulster and Lions star Jared Payne completes provincial rivals' coaching team
Munster have completed their coaching team ahead of next season with the appointment of former Ulster and Ireland utility back Jar…
Josh Raisey
09 Jun 2026, 7:42
Exclusive
Ulster sign Argentine prop Eduardo Bello
Ulster have agreed a deal to sign Newcastle Red Bulls tighthead Eduardo Bello on a one-year contract despite him being out of acti…
Neil Fissler
08 Jun 2026, 8:11
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
Billy Vunipola: 'If I say that, I’ll get too comfortable. I’ll stay humble'
Billy Vunipola led Montpellier to Challenge Cup glory in a 59-26 victory over Ulster at Bilbao’s San Mames Stadium but insisted …
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23 May 2026, 2:36
