Imperfect South Africa enjoy early season tune-up against Barbarians
South Africa opened their 2026 season with a 12-try demolition of the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 10:02
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Springboks player ratings vs Barbarians | 2026
Springboks player ratings: The Boks kicked off their 2026 season with a tune-up against the Barbarians, but what looked like a rou…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 8:08
Bulls: 'We didn't really give ourselves a chance'
Johan Ackermann cut a rueful figure at Croke Park on Friday night after the Vodacom Bulls were beaten 36-7 by Leinster in the BKT …
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 4:30
Leo Cullen pushes back on 'outside perception' of Leinster as URC title reclaimed
Leo Cullen has insisted Leinster's rollercoaster season was far more enjoyable from the inside than the narrative that built aroun…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 4:04
'We'll see': Caelan Doris gives injury update with Ireland tour thrown into doubt
Caelan Doris was delighted by Leinster’s response to their recent European setback as they claimed a 10th United Rugby Champions…
PA
19 Jun 2026, 14:48
Worrying injuries to Ireland pair as Leinster rout Bulls to bag back-to-back URC titles
Leinster demolished the Bulls 36-7 to retain their United Rugby Championship title but the victory could have repercussions for Ir…
PA
19 Jun 2026, 13:58
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Leinster player ratings vs Bulls | URC Grand Final 2026
Leinster player ratings: A repeat of last year's final - same teams, same stadium; and Leo Cullen's outfit were hoping for the sam…
Ian Cameron
19 Jun 2026, 13:34
Simon Zebo warns Bulls of 'Leinster trap' that will see them lose URC final
Simon Zebo has warned the Vodacom Bulls they will lose tonight's BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final at Croke Park if they f…
Ian Cameron
19 Jun 2026, 7:43
Welsh fans have just been given a huge reason to watch Baa-Baas clash
Welsh rugby legend George North will delay his retirement from rugby for one more game at the world-famous Allianz Stadium, Twicke…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:59
Duhan van der Merwe: 'I don’t feel like I have a point to prove'
While van der Merwe has already experienced playing against the Springboks six times in international rugby - three for the Britis…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:30
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
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
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
11-cap Bok Gelant and van der Merwe to face countrymen in Barbarians clash
Former Springbok Warrick Gelant has been selected at full-back by Barbarians head coach Scott Robertson for Saturday's clash again…
Jon Newcombe
17 Jun 2026, 3:59
Leinster legend Isa Nacewa gives his take on James Lowe's departure
Leinster legend Isa Nacewa admits that he is surprised that Friday’s United Rugby Championship Grand Final against the Bulls wil…
Neil Fissler
16 Jun 2026, 11:35
'We're trying to avoid that': Erasmus explains surprising selection call
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said that past experiences with injuries influenced his decision to start Quan Horn at …
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 9:07
