16 All Blacks released to play provincial rugby
The All Blacks have released 16 players from their Rugby Championship squad to join their provinces this weekend for round five of…
Ben Smith
26 Aug 2025, 14:21
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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
Watch: Leicester Fainga'anuku scores twice in barnstorming NPC return
All Blacks powerhouse Leicester Fainga'anuku hasn't wasted any time reintroducing himself to the tryline in his first game on New …
Ned Lester
09 Aug 2025, 0:03
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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
Watch: Possible All Black debutant fends off 30-Test midfielder in the NPC
It wasn’t an ideal situation for Havili, who will be trying hard to impress All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson.
Henry Lee
03 Aug 2025, 18:28
Eight All Blacks released to play opening round of NPC
Eight All Blacks have been made available for NPC duties when the season kicks off later this week, bringing more starp ower to th…
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2025, 17:36
Leicester Fainga'anuku explains loose forward role at Toulon
2023 Rugby World Cup silver-medalist Leicester Fainga'anuku is back on Kiwi soil after two seasons at Top 14 powerhouse Toulon, an…
Ned Lester
24 Jul 2025, 20:13
All Black Leicester Fainga’anuku's NPC return confirmed
The Tasman Mako have made official the return of All Blacks wrecking ball Leicester Fainga'anuku, not wanting to wait another 48 h…
Ned Lester
21 Jul 2025, 16:15
Zebre Parma sign Italy qualified fly-half Martin Roger Farias
Zebre Parma have confirmed the signing of Martin Roger Farias on a one-year deal ahead of the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship se…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2025, 3:19
'Brainiest' name in rugby handed big chance with URC club
Zebre have signed former Italy U20 and 7s international Albert Einstein Batista for the 2025/26 season.
Jon Newcombe
09 Jun 2025, 8:41
Huge signing pays off as Leinster recruit lands top URC award
Leinster and South Africa lock RG Snyman has been named the United Rugby Championship players' player of the season.
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 3:03
Free-to-air TV option being considered by URC bosses
BKT United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi says that they are exploring making some games free-to-air, but that they won’t n…
Neil Fissler
04 Jun 2025, 8:19
South African players dominate URC Elite XV vote
Nine different teams have representatives in 2024-25 URC Elite XV, with Munster and the Bulls having the biggest share.
Jon Newcombe
04 Jun 2025, 3:16
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
Paea and countryman, Fine Inisi, are two of new signings made by the Welsh region ahead of the 2025/26 URC season.
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
