URC side emerge as shock favourites to land James O'Connor
The Sharks have emerged as shock favourites to land veteran Wallabies fly-half James O’Connor when his contract with Gallagher P…
Neil Fissler
27 Apr 2026, 4:36
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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
Edinburgh damage Sharks play-off hopes, Welsh bragging rights claimed
Cardiff survived a late fightback by Welsh derby rivals Ospreys as they held on to win 24-21 and boost their United Rugby Champion…
PA
24 Apr 2026, 14:22
Opinion
‘You can’t build a dynasty without a strong DNA - Toulouse’s is stronger than Bordeaux’s'
Are Bordeaux able to build sustained success like their great rivals, or will they go the way of La Rochelle?
Gavin Mortimer
24 Apr 2026, 7:57
Siya Kolisi makes timely return as Sharks reel from catastrophic injury list
Siya Kolisi will return to matchday duty for the first time since sustaining a nasty calf injury when the Hollywoodbets Sharks fac…
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2026, 4:22
Opinion
Five legendary European semi-final upsets: Ronan O'Gara features heavily
We are a few days away from more European drama, as the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals are about to go …
Francisco Isaac
23 Apr 2026, 3:38
JP Pietersen furious as Wales wing defends action that injured Bok Ethan Hooker
Ospreys wing Luke Morgan has said that his attempted tackle, which resulted in South Africa and Sharks wing Ethan Hooker dislocati…
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2026, 3:15
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
Brutal Eben Etzebeth blow confirmed as Sharks name team for Ospreys
The Sharks head into this weekend's URC clash with the Ospreys knowing their margin for error is gone, but they will do so without…
Ian Cameron
16 Apr 2026, 6:43
Dorian Aldegheri's costly red card results in ban
Toulouse and France tighthead prop Dorian Aldegheri has been banned for three weeks following his 20-minute red card against Borde…
Josh Raisey
15 Apr 2026, 7:40
Analysis
Why UBB are edging the battle of dynasties in European rugby
Bordeaux's Champions Cup win over Toulouse was the latest chapter in an unfolding storyline between the two French rivals.
Nick Bishop
15 Apr 2026, 0:57
Opinion
Six England internationals make our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - QFs
The Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals produced a weekend of tight contests and high-quality performances, with several games h…
Josh Raisey
13 Apr 2026, 3:59
Bordeaux roar into Champions Cup semis as Toulouse self sabotage
Investec Champions Cup holders Bordeaux battled past Toulouse 30-15 to set up a semi-final against Bath.
PA
12 Apr 2026, 9:13
Damian Penaud switches position for UBB, Toulouse make one change
Damian Penaud will line up in the centre for Union Bordeaux Bègles after switching position for the visit of Stade Toulousain in …
Ian Cameron
10 Apr 2026, 7:05
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'Are we about to witness two of the greatest Champions Cup quarter-finals?'
Even those with the longest memories will struggle to recall better ties in prospect than Bath v Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles v…
Mick Cleary
10 Apr 2026, 3:34
Opinion
Is Antoine Dupont no longer undroppable?
The iconic Frenchman has taken time to recover from a serious knee injury and there are murmurs he is no longer an automatic pick
Gavin Mortimer
10 Apr 2026, 3:05
