Why 5-cap Andrew Brace walked away from Test rugby to become a ref
It’s easy to see why people dub Andrew Brace a ‘United Nations’ official when you consider his back story.
Simon Thomas
26 Sep 2024, 10:08
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Interview
Duhan van der Merwe's freakish warning over athleticism in Lions year
Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe has vowed to repay Edinburgh for launching him to rugby stardom by producing his “best season …
Bryn Palmer
26 Sep 2024, 8:55
Adam Hastings handed first start since return to Glasgow
Adam Hastings will start for the first time since returning to Glasgow this summer after being handed the number 10 jersey for Fri…
PA
26 Sep 2024, 8:53
'Jasper and I didn’t grow up in a gym. We worked on the farm'
For Bulls lock Cobus Wiese, family connections are as important as his career on the rugby field.
Ian Cameron
26 Sep 2024, 8:07
Still no sign of Ciaran Frawley as Leinster name team for Dragons
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has continued to rest Ciaran Frawley following his involvement in Ireland’s tour of South Africa,…
Ian Cameron
26 Sep 2024, 7:44
Interview
'I basically don’t have a PCL now, I can play without one' - Adam Hastings
Adam Hastings wants to make one thing clear. He has never visited, and has no plans to visit, a witch doctor. Not even if the inju…
Bryn Palmer
25 Sep 2024, 5:34
Why Jake White believes this is Bulls' season to win URC title
White’s team have twice fallen at the last hurdle in the first three years of the competition, losing finals to the DHL Stormers…
URC SA
24 Sep 2024, 11:19
Dragons statement: The long-term unavailability of Ollie Griffiths
Having debuted for the region in 2014/15, the 2017 Wales Test team pick made a half-dozen URC/Challenge Cup appearances last seaso…
Liam Heagney
24 Sep 2024, 7:42
Interview
Glasgow coach left aggrieved at treatment after heroic display
When Glasgow head coach Franco Smith was accentuating the positives from a gut-wrenching injury-time defeat by Ulster in their ope…
Bryn Palmer
24 Sep 2024, 5:49
Former Ireland prop Marty Moore retires on medical advice
Former Ireland tighthead prop Marty Moore has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby to prioritise his mental …
Josh Raisey
24 Sep 2024, 4:25
Exclusive
Louis Lynagh: 'I'm surprised how many people don’t know I’m half Italian'
Back in his birthplace of Treviso, the former Quins wing is aiming high for club and country.
Alasdair Mackenzie
23 Sep 2024, 12:22
Simon Easterby receives mixed Emerging Ireland injury update
Leinster flanker James Culhane has been passed fit to team up with Emerging Ireland for their three-match tour in South Africa nex…
Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2024, 10:28
Ireland flyhalf Jack Crowley set for early recall?
Jack Crowley may return to action for Munster earlier than anticipated if there is a negative update on fellow flyhalf Billy Burns…
Ian Cameron
23 Sep 2024, 4:58
How Franco Smith rationalised Glasgow's painful loss to Ulster
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes their tough BKT United Rugby Championship opener against Ulster will stand them in good s…
PA
22 Sep 2024, 11:09
Ulster coach Richie Murphy: 'I thought it was incredible'
Ulster coach Richie Murphy hailed a “really special” win following his team’s last gasp 20-19 triumph over champions Glasgow…
Simon Thomas
22 Sep 2024, 7:32
Last gasp try sees Ulster edge reigning URC champs Glasgow
A dramatic late try with the clock well in the red from David Shanahan ensured that Ulster opened their United Rugby Championship …
PA
21 Sep 2024, 17:43
Munster claim see-saw win over Connacht in 68pt thriller
Last season’s table toppers Munster had to come from behind four times before seeing off Connacht 35-33 at Thomond Park in the U…
PA
21 Sep 2024, 15:09
Dragons upset Ospreys to get URC season off to a ripper
Dragons stunned Ospreys 23-21 in the United Rugby Championship thanks to a dramatic converted try by replacement prop Luke Yendle.
PA
21 Sep 2024, 12:35
Edinburgh bracing for bad news on Emiliano Boffelli
Edinburgh’s Argentina full-back Emiliano Boffelli has suffered a fresh injury setback with the new season in its infancy.
Bryn Palmer
21 Sep 2024, 7:11
Interview
Harri Deaves: 'It is a dream of mine to one day play for my country.'
The tearaway openside made a huge impression with the Ospreys last season and he has a Wales cap in his sights
Owain Jones
21 Sep 2024, 3:54
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