Report: URC expansion mooted with sixth nation involved
Telegraph Sport are reporting that the United Rugby Championship could widen its geographical reach by taking in America.
Jon Newcombe
19 Aug 2025, 8:57
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The five top performers from round one of the NPC
The NPC is back, drawing enthusiastic crowds around the motu. Waikato opened the season with an epic Eden Park comeback.
Adam Julian
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The top five signings ahead of the new URC season
The new United Rugby Championship will begin on Friday, September 26, when the Stormers host Leinster in Cape Town.
Josh Raisey
05 Aug 2025, 2:30
Zebre Parma sign Italy qualified fly-half Martin Roger Farias
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Ian Cameron
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'Brainiest' name in rugby handed big chance with URC club
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Jon Newcombe
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Huge signing pays off as Leinster recruit lands top URC award
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Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 3:03
Free-to-air TV option being considered by URC bosses
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Neil Fissler
04 Jun 2025, 8:19
South African players dominate URC Elite XV vote
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Jon Newcombe
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Baby-faced 85kg back wins URC 'Ironman' award
Various gongs have been handed out now that the regular URC season has been completed.
Jon Newcombe
03 Jun 2025, 3:07
Explosive Tongan centre Fetuli Paea switches URC clubs
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Jon Newcombe
02 Jun 2025, 6:11
Leinster handed devilish start to 2025/26 URC campaign
The United Rugby Championship 2025/26 fixture list has been officially released in record quick time, with eight-time champions Le…
Jon Newcombe
21 May 2025, 4:38
Highly-rated Italy U20 captain David Odiase leaves France for Italian return
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Ian Cameron
19 May 2025, 8:31
Connacht claim season-ending win over Zebre
Connacht concluded an underwhelming United Rugby Championship campaign with a 22-12 victory over Zebre in Parma.
PA
17 May 2025, 11:34
Zebre Parma confirm names of 7 players exiting club
Zebre Parma have confirmed that seven players will leave the club at the end of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship season.
Ian Cameron
17 May 2025, 6:58
Former Italy captain Luca Bigi to leave Zebre Parma
Zebre Parma have confirmed that veteran hooker and former Italy captain Luca Bigi will leave the club at the end of the season.
Ian Cameron
15 May 2025, 8:40
Jordie Barrett produces man-of-the-match showing after benching drama
All Black midfielder Jordie Barrett has produced a man-of-the-match showing for Leinster in their thumping of Zebre by 76-5 in the…
Ben Smith
10 May 2025, 16:25
