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URC 2026/2027 squads rated: Leinster
Leinster head into 2026/27 in a slightly unusual position. For all the familiar talk of depth, production lines and international …
Ian Cameron
20 Sep 2026, 8:49
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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
URC Champions Leinster name travelling squad for Rainbow Nation tour
Three uncapped players and two new signings have made the 41-man squad that heads to South Africa for the first two games of Leins…
Jon Newcombe
18 Sep 2026, 8:53
Injury boost for Springboks and Munster as hooker returns to fitness
New Munster signing Marnus van der Merwe is ready to hit the ground running ahead of the start of the United Rugby Championship se…
Jon Newcombe
15 Sep 2026, 6:29
Club legend emerges as favourite to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster
Cullen has been in charge of Leinster since 2015.
Neil Fissler
04 Sep 2026, 7:24
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
Ex-Ireland flyhalf Ross Byrne set to answer Irish rugby SOS?
Munster could offer out-of-favour Gloucester fly-half Ross Byrne the chance to get his career back on track, with Jack Crowley set…
Neil Fissler
28 Aug 2026, 3:19
Munster and Ireland dealt hammerblow with Jack Crowley out until 2027
Munster have confirmed that Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley is not expected to return to action until the new year as he continues h…
Josh Raisey
27 Aug 2026, 5:17
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Talks to open over Sam Prendergast's future at Leinster
Leinster are poised to open talks with their Ireland fly-half, Sam Prendergast, who entered the final year of his contract with th…
Neil Fissler
16 Aug 2026, 6:02
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Robbie Henshaw could be next major star to exit Leinster
Ireland and Lions inside-centre Robbie Henshaw could finish his career away from Leinster after being marketed as available for a …
Neil Fissler
10 Aug 2026, 5:23
Bath given brutal Investec Champions Cup schedule as fixtures confirmed
Reigning champions Bordeaux, who beat Bath in the semi-finals, begin their title defence away at Gloucester on Friday, 16 October.
Jon Newcombe
10 Jul 2026, 3:05
Munster confirm double deal for Test props
Munster have signed former England tighthead prop Kieran Brookes from USA Perpignan on a two-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2026, 2:50
Joey Carbery has officially returned to Irish rugby
Leinster Rugby have officially confirmed the return of former Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery to the province - one of the worst kep…
Neil Fissler
02 Jul 2026, 4:21
Champions Cup draw: Saints pitted with Bath as Saracens grouped with 3 winners
Saracens have emerged with arguably the toughest draw of any Gallagher PREM club after being placed in a Investec Champions Cup po…
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2026, 6:02
EPCR announce significant rule changes to Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have announced a couple of major changes to the rules of the Investec Champions Cup and Ch…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 1:34
Kiwi forwards coach Aaron Dundon swaps Ireland for Wales
Scarlets have hired the vastly-experienced Aaron Dundon as the region's lead forwards coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Jon Newcombe
29 Jun 2026, 3:17
