Munster receive double international boost ahead of Bulls visit
Munster have received a double Ireland boost ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash with the Bulls, with Craig Case…
Josh Raisey
29 Sep 2026, 7:59
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Champions Cup refs revealed: Piardi's old rival handed opening night honour
The former playing rival and teammate of Italy's leading referee, Andrea Piardi, has been handed the honour of refereeing the firs…
Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2026, 7:05
URC table: Irish sides hit 16 year low as South Africans and Scots sitting pretty
The opening round of the new BKT URC season saw a clean-sweep for South Africa and Scotland, while it was a rare winless weekend f…
Simon Thomas
28 Sep 2026, 1:58
'He’s physical for a guy that doesn’t look physical... he can basically do any sport well'
Jamie Dobie has hailed Glasgow’s comeback win away to Munster as an “awesome start to the season” after marking his century …
Simon Thomas
28 Sep 2026, 1:46
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-…
PA
27 Sep 2026, 3:07
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
