The warning Victor Matfield has sent Leinster over Jacques Nienaber
Springbok legend Victor Matfield has warned Leinster that if they don’t extend Jacques Nienaber’s contract, he will be reunite…
Neil Fissler
18 Jun 2026, 2:57
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Leo Cullen on Leinster player exodus: 'He's probably been in a bit of a hole'
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has addressed the much-talked-about exit of James Lowe from the province, as well a number of other…
Ian Cameron
18 Jun 2026, 2:42
Bulls select Bok-heavy team to face Leinster in URC final
Willie le Roux and Francois Klopper will each play their 50th BKT URC match for the competition's leading South African team.
Jon Newcombe
17 Jun 2026, 7:20
Lowe starts in farewell as Leinster get double injury boost for URC final
Ireland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris has been passed fit to start in their United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls …
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 6:56
Willie le Roux addresses Jacques Nienaber situation before facing former boss
Two-time World Cup winner Willie le Roux says that the Bulls have already laid to rest the ghosts of last season’s United Rugby …
Neil Fissler
16 Jun 2026, 8:21
Exclusive
Johan Ackermann: ‘Coaching is a calling. You get the opportunity to influence young men’
The Bulls have lost three URC finals in four years, but their head coach is focused on a fresh chance to turn contenders into cham…
Daniel Gallan
16 Jun 2026, 8:16
Match officials confirmed for URC final
Andrea Piardi will make United Rugby Championship history on Friday night after being appointed to referee a fourth consecutive Gr…
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 3:54
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
Ruan Ackermann set for disrupted summer after receiving ban for red card
Stormers No.8 Ruan Ackermann will not be available for the early stages of the 2026 Currie Cup after being banned for three matche…
Jon Newcombe
12 Jun 2026, 9:18
JRLO XV team of the season: All Blacks dominate Springboks five to two
Brodie Retallick is the Most Valuable Player in Japan Rugby League One.
Matt McILraith
08 Jun 2026, 1:56
Footage emerges of Leinster-Stormers tunnel tussle at Aviva Stadium
Footage has emerged on social media of a flashpoint involving Leinster and the Stormers players during halftime in their United Ru…
Ian Cameron
07 Jun 2026, 5:35
The major All Blacks subplot as Japan Rugby League One final played out
It might have been the Japan Rugby League final, but it was a day for the All Blacks after Kobelco Kobe Steelers beat Kubota Spear…
Matt McILraith
07 Jun 2026, 3:35
John Dobson apologises for Stormers player's action in URC semi-final
Stormers head coach John Dobson has apologised after replacement back-row Ruan Ackermann was sent off in his side’s United Rugby…
Ian Cameron
06 Jun 2026, 12:46
Leinster send ill-disciplined Stormers packing to book repeat URC final with Bulls
Leinster held on to book a return to the United Rugby Championship Grand Final with a hard-fought 20-11 win over Stormers at the A…
PA
06 Jun 2026, 12:11
Opinion
Stormers player ratings vs Leinster | 2026 URC semi-final
Stormers player ratings: The Cape Towners looked in danger of being blown away after Leinster's flying start but gradually clawed …
Ian Cameron
06 Jun 2026, 11:36
Heartbreak for Glasgow as Bulls end their URC dream for another year
Glasgow squandered a 21-3 lead as their United Rugby Championship hopes died with a 22-21 semi-final defeat by the Bulls at Murray…
PA
06 Jun 2026, 8:30
