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
Ospreys' Aussie recruitment drive continues with fly-half signed up
The Ospreys have confirmed their fourth new addition for the 26/27 season and their third signing with Australian connections, wit…
Jon Newcombe
17 Jun 2026, 7:48
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
Ospreys announce second Wallaby signing in less than a week
Following on from the news that fellow Wallaby Liam Wright would be joining the club earlier this week, the Ospreys have unveiled …
Jon Newcombe
12 Jun 2026, 7:33
Ospreys replace Jac Morgan with former Wallabies captain
The Ospreys have made their third signing ahead of next season by bringing in Australia international Liam Wright.
Josh Raisey
09 Jun 2026, 8:14
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
Opinion
Bulls player ratings vs Glasgow Warriors | 2026 URC semi-final
Bulls player ratings: The Bulls overcame a 21-3 first-half deficit to beat Glasgow Warriors 22-21 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on S…
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2026, 8:16
Franco Smith: 'It was never a consideration, it wasn’t even mentioned'
Franco Smith expects Glasgow to get “an injection of energy” from playing Saturday’s United Rugby Championship semi-final ag…
PA
05 Jun 2026, 11:01
Ospreys sign new WRU deal that will see them through to 2028
Ospreys have taken a decisive step toward securing their future after becoming the third Welsh region to sign the WRU’s new Prof…
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2026, 10:51
Glasgow Warriors make one change to starting XV as Scotland 9 returns to bench
Gregor Hiddleston is the only change to the Glasgow Warriors side for Saturday’s URC semi-final against the Bulls at Scottish Ga…
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2026, 4:25
