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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Mack may be back but Stormers blow Connacht away in Galway
Connacht let a second-half lead slip in their opening match in Galway as Stormers hit back with two late tries to seal the South A…
PA
26 Sep 2026, 1:53
'He has missed a lot': Franco Smith issues mixed news on Glasgow Warriors injury front
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes fit-again pop Murphy Walker needs to string a run of games together for Warriors before h…
Bryn Palmer
25 Sep 2026, 8:42
World Rugby unveils 29 Outdoor Training Venues for 2027 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby has today confirmed the 29 Outdoor Training Venues that will be used by the 24 participating teams during Men’s Rugb…
Finn Morton
24 Sep 2026, 20:59
Glasgow Warriors pick 11 Scotland internationals for trip to Munster
Glasgow have selected a strong team featuring 11 Scotland internationals for their opening United Rugby Championship against Munst…
Bryn Palmer
24 Sep 2026, 7:20
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
URC preview: Judgement looms for Everitt and Edinburgh as Glasgow place faith in 'the young team'
Despite his team's poor form, Sean Everitt has been backed to overhaul Edinburgh while Glasgow's Franco Smith looks to take his in…
Jamie Lyall
24 Sep 2026, 0:23
Stuart Lancaster shoots down interprovincial move rumours
Lancaster, who turns 57 early next month, is in the final year of his two-year contract as head coach of Connacht.
Jon Newcombe
23 Sep 2026, 0:47
Opinion
England is the last real Test for the All Blacks in 2026
It’s easy to be a prisoner of the moment and look at things, such as the 3-1 series defeat to the Springboks, and say the sky’…
Hamish Bidwell
22 Sep 2026, 18:15
'It'd be naive to think it's not a big carrot’: Alec Hepburn eyes Scotland RWC shot
"I’m getting a little long in the tooth but my thought was if I'm here, I give myself the best opportunity," says Edinburgh's ex…
Bryn Palmer
22 Sep 2026, 10:02
'Statement of intent' re-signing of Sean Jansen excites Stuart Lancaster
The No.8's current contract was due to expire next summer but the western province have moved quickly to secure the services of la…
Jon Newcombe
21 Sep 2026, 6:33
Exclusive
Fergus Watson: 'I grew up wearing my granddad's Scotland cap - I want one of those'
The muscular Glasgow back took seamlessly to men's rugby and longs to follow in his grandfather's footsteps by playing for Scotlan…
Jamie Lyall
20 Sep 2026, 2:43
World Rugby announce World Cup partner with priority tickets available
World Rugby have announced Visa as a Principal Partner for the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups in Australia, with the agreement als…
Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2026, 7:52
Finn Russell on his future: I won't make the same mistakes as the past
The mercurial fly-half has a couple of seasons left on his £1 million-year contract at Bath and will be 35 by the time the 2027 W…
Jon Newcombe
11 Sep 2026, 8:34
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
