Bok-heavy pack singled out as unexpected URC pacesetters emerge
The Hollywoodbets Sharks are the early pacesetters in the BKT URC as the only team with maximum points after the opening two round…
Simon Thomas
05 Oct 2026, 3:45
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World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup round one review
The 2026 World Rugby U20 Challenger is underway, and the Chilean hosts have kicked off in style with an 83-19 win over Hong Kong C…
Francisco Isaac
03 Oct 2026, 2:29
Glasgow's Franco Smith weighs in on rumoured revamp of Champions Cup
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes a proposed ‘elitist’ revamp of the European Champions Cup would have an adverse effec…
Bryn Palmer
02 Oct 2026, 10:00
What JJ Hanrahan thinks about South African inclusion in the URC
One of the BKT URC’s most seasoned campaigners has described the South African opposition in the competition as “unbelievably …
Simon Thomas
01 Oct 2026, 8:53
'I was starting to become too comfortable at the Sharks. It was a safe space for me'
After two years in French fields, Curwin Bosch is back on South African soil and already receiving rave reviews.
Simon Thomas
01 Oct 2026, 8:43
Paul Gustard rewarded with new Stade Francais deal after turnaround
Former Leicester Tigers and Harlequins boss Paul Gustard will remain Stade Français boss until at least 2029 after agreeing to a …
Neil Fissler
01 Oct 2026, 2:00
Analysis
A comprehensive guide to the 2026 World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup
2026 will mark the debut of the newly established World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup, with eight nations from all over the world …
Francisco Isaac
01 Oct 2026, 0:58
France's Sekou Macalou publicly responds to retirement reports
France international Sekou Macalou has pushed back against reports that he has retired from professional rugby with immediate effe…
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2026, 5:32
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
Full list of winners at French rugby awards as Jack Willis retains title
Overlooked England international Jack Willis has been named Top 14 Player of the Year for the second consecutive year at La Nuit d…
Francisco Isaac
28 Sep 2026, 23:45
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
Sharks brace to lose 'exceptional talent' Luan Giliomee to URC rivals
Luan Giliomee has been dubbed an “exceptional talent” as he approaches a crossroads in his young career.
Simon Thomas
28 Sep 2026, 6:46
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
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
Opinion
‘South Africa has produced enough URC finalists. This season it needs a champion’
A case could be made for all four South African teams reaching the play-offs this season, but each has points to prove with RWC pl…
Daniel Gallan
24 Sep 2026, 8:45
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
