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Leinster player ratings vs Cardiff | 2026/27 URC
Leinster player ratings: The men in blue's competitive return to the Laya Arena, AKA the revamped RDS, could hardly have been scri…
Ian Cameron
10 Oct 2026, 13:30
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Ulster make Munster pay will painful late equaliser in Belfast
Stuart McCloskey scored with three minutes remaining as Ulster fought back to snatch a 26-26 draw with Munster at the Affidea Stad…
PA
10 Oct 2026, 12:27
Tadhg Beirne to make first URC appearance of season for Munster
Munster captain Tadhg Beirne will make his first appearance of the URC campaign when he starts against Ulster in Saturday’s inte…
Ian Cameron
09 Oct 2026, 3:29
Leo Cullen swings Leinster selection axe for first home game of URC season
Leo Cullen has rung the changes for Leinster’s first home game of the new URC season, naming an entirely changed starting XV for…
Ian Cameron
08 Oct 2026, 8:04
Interview
'Long time coming' - Leinster return to 'fortress' as familiar foes aim to spoil party
After two years playing at the Aviva, Leinster return to their more 'intimate' home where they enjoyed a formidable winning record…
Pat McCarry
08 Oct 2026, 3:10
Munster act swiftly in appointing interim CEO
Munster have appointed former Hurricanes chief executive Avan Lee as their interim CEO as the province prepares for Ian Flanagan 
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2026, 4:00
Interview
Club nights back on agenda as Leinster return to their true home
The league champions will welcome second-placed Cardiff Rugby to their new-look home at the Royal Dublin Society site on Saturday …
Simon Thomas
06 Oct 2026, 9:14
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
Simon Zebo bullish about Munster's chances heading into crucial period
Munster legend Simon Zebo believes Munster will travel to Belfast full of confidence next weekend after they defied their injury p…
Jon Newcombe
04 Oct 2026, 3:29
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
Opinion
Injured stars hope for Christmas miracles as URC rivals smell Irish blood in the water
With two key Ireland players on the sidelines and all four provinces losing their opening URC games, the league's most dominant co…
Pat McCarry
02 Oct 2026, 3:14
'Godfather of defence': Sharks ready for Leinster and the Jacques Nienaber effect
As the Sharks prepare to take on the Irish powerhouse Leinster this Saturday at Kings Park in the United Rugby Championship, atten…
Jan De Koning
02 Oct 2026, 3:13
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
Munster statement: CEO Ian Flanagan to step down
Munster have confirmed that chief executive Ian Flanagan will step down from his role at the end of October, bringing his tenure a…
Josh Raisey
01 Oct 2026, 5:57
Leinster and Ireland reportedly dealt Caelan Doris hammerblow
Leinster and Ireland have suffered another setback, with captain Caelan Doris expected to remain sidelined until at least the new …
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2026, 9:58
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
