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Lions player ratings vs Leinster | 2025/26 URC
Lions player ratings: Ivan van Rooyen's charges came into this third versus fourth URC battle with the realisation that to beat Le…
Ian Cameron
09 May 2026, 11:30
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Sam Prendergast starts as Leinster face Lions in top four URC clash
British & Irish Lions lock James Ryan returns to captain Leinster for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash with the Li…
Ian Cameron
08 May 2026, 4:22
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Stade Francais bring former PREM hooker into coaching setup
After hanging up his boots in 2013, Richmond has gained a wealth of experience in club and international rugby, either as a full-t…
Jon Newcombe
05 May 2026, 7:06
Eight major France-based rugby players who have effectively become free agents
The 2025/26 Top 14 season is approaching its conclusion, and with it comes a period of uncertainty for a number of players whose c…
Francisco Isaac
03 May 2026, 1:29
Four ex-England players among 10 biggest Top 14 and Pro D2 departures
From cult heroes to unfinished business, the Top 14 and Pro D2 are waving goodbye to some familiar faces as a busy summer of exits…
Francisco Isaac
02 May 2026, 1:15
French rugby amend one law and propose two further changes
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby, in collaboration with the French rugby union, have decided to make two changes for the future, while…
Francisco Isaac
27 Apr 2026, 5:28
Stuart Lancaster's Connacht suffer play-off blow in Lions defeat
Connacht’s play-off hopes were dealt a blow when they went down 33-21 to the Lions in Johannesburg.
PA
25 Apr 2026, 10:59
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Fissler Confidential: Cardiff eye former Wallaby as ex-Scotland star heads to Paris
Cardiff are closing in on a deal to sign Samoan international loosehead Scott Sio from double-chasing Exeter Chiefs when his contr…
Neil Fissler
25 Apr 2026, 1:00
Centurions square off in front-row battle at Emirates Airline Park
A player from either side will make their 100th appearance when the Lions meet Connacht at Emirates Airline Park in the URC on Sat…
Jon Newcombe
24 Apr 2026, 6:36
Ivan van Rooyen: 'You preview these teams... it gets you humble really quickly'
Ivan van Rooyen says his players are keeping their feet firmly on the ground as they prepare to complete the regular BKT United Ru…
Simon Thomas
23 Apr 2026, 2:59
Glasgow handed brutal URC wake-up call in South Africa
Glasgow Warriors suffered a bruising URC afternoon at Ellis Park as a rampant Lions side tore into their defensive frailties, runn…
Ian Cameron
18 Apr 2026, 9:54
Opinion
Glasgow Warriors player ratings vs Lions | 2025/26 URC
Glasgow Warriors player ratings: Franco Smith's men came into this one saying they were in search of their best form but they cert…
Ian Cameron
18 Apr 2026, 8:55
LNR report reveals eye-watering Toulouse budget
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) has published its official report for the 2024/2025 season, covering Top 14 and Pro D2 club bud…
Francisco Isaac
17 Apr 2026, 2:29
Forgotten Lion's last-gasp try sees Dragons bag shock win in Paris
Wyn Jones’ last-gasp try sent Dragons into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 36-31 win over Stade Francais.At the start of…
PA
05 Apr 2026, 7:39
Lions extend winning run as Connacht deal Ospreys play-off blow
Lions extended their winning streak to four straight URC games as they ran in six tries to beat Dragons 42-26 at Ellis Park in Joh…
PA
28 Mar 2026, 10:07
'Absolutely destroying teams': URC side warned of 'train with no brakes'
The flip-side of Leinster’s return to the Aviva this weekend is the sense of foreboding for Welsh visitors Scarlets, as Premier …
Ian Cameron
27 Mar 2026, 2:35
