Poor crowd turnouts in South Africa for European fixtures under the spotlight
It was the jarring emptiness of the large stadiums in South Africa that stood out to viewers back in Europe.
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10 Dec 2022, 13:34
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Clermont hit back to deny Stormers debut win
Clermont roared back in the second half to open their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a 24-14 victory over the Stormers in Fr…
PA
10 Dec 2022, 9:57
New entrant Cheetahs shock Pau in France
The Cheetahs made a huge statement when they started their Challenge Cup campaign with a 21-16 win over Section Paloise in France.…
Rugby365
10 Dec 2022, 8:52
Graham-less Edinburgh welcome back Puma star for Saracens clash
Argentina full-back Emiliano Boffelli returns to the Edinburgh team for Sunday’s Heineken Champions Cup opener against Saracens …
PA
09 Dec 2022, 7:09
Jake White radically overhauls his Bulls side for European bow
Bulls director of rugby Jake White has revealed a new-look team for their Champions Cup opener against Lyon in Pretoria on Saturda…
Rugby365
09 Dec 2022, 4:38
What Jake White has been telling his players about the Champions Cup
Vodacom Bulls boss Jake White has been giving his players a crash course in the Heineken Champions Cup as his BKT United Rugby Cha…
RugbyPass
09 Dec 2022, 2:15
Cian Healy free to play in Champions Cup after red card overturned
Leinster have received a boost heading into the opening rounds of the Champions Cup after Cian Healy's red card at the weekend was…
Josh Raisey
07 Dec 2022, 8:45
Darcy Graham faces Six Nations fitness race after knee injury
Scotland and Edinburgh winger Darcy Graham is set to be out of action until February, meaning he faces a race to be fit in time fo…
Josh Raisey
07 Dec 2022, 7:21
'It's almost like Test-match rugby': Schoeman on facing Saracens
Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman believes facing in-form Saracens can get his side back to their best.
PA
07 Dec 2022, 5:57
Will Rowlands to leave Dragons at the end of the season
Wales lock Will Rowlands is set to leave the Dragons at the end of the season and has agreed terms with a club outside of Wales fr…
Josh Raisey
06 Dec 2022, 1:59
Welsh URC regions issue statement amid fears of player exodus
The Welsh regions have responded to reports that there could be an exodus of players from the regional sides if a continued freeze…
Ian Cameron
05 Dec 2022, 10:08
'I can't believe he hasn't played 50 Tests'
White was extremely pleased with the way Goosen opened up gaps for players around him in the Blue Bulls win over Cardiff.
Ben Smith
04 Dec 2022, 19:35
'My players are not safe': Ex-All Black at the centre of high shot controversy
Former All Black Vaea Fifita was at the centre of controversy in the Scarlets 32-15 loss to the Lions in South Africa.
Sam Smith
04 Dec 2022, 13:57
Watch: Springbok duo Canan Moodie and Kurt-Lee Arendse dispatch Cardiff
The Springboks pair of talented outside backs returned to the Blues Bulls against Cardiff and helped the side pile on the points i…
Kim Ekin
03 Dec 2022, 20:38
Mannie Libbok lays claim to South Africa's best No 10 with absolutely world class try
Recently capped Springbok Mannie Libbok returned to action with the Stormers after the November internationals and made the Dragon…
Kim Ekin
03 Dec 2022, 14:32
Ringrose leads 14-man Leinster from 19 points down to victory over Ulster
Leinster produced a stunning response to Cian Healy’s first-half sending-off as captain Garry Ringrose’s classy second-half br…
PA
03 Dec 2022, 14:06
Bulls bring Cardiff down to earth with a bump
Cardiff came up well short in their bid to complete a South African double as they suffered a 45-9 defeat to the Bulls in Pretoria…
PA
03 Dec 2022, 12:26
Ugly red card mars Connacht victory over Benetton
Replacement Caolin Blade claimed a 66th-minute bonus point as Connacht overcame Benetton 38-19 at the Sportsground.
PA
03 Dec 2022, 9:43
'Panicky' Edinburgh deserved to be beaten by Munster
Mike Blair admitted “panicky” Edinburgh deserved all they got after failing to turn the screw on Munster on Friday.
PA
03 Dec 2022, 8:34
Glasgow claim first away win in nearly a year against Zebre
Glasgow survived an early period of Zebre Parma pressure to emerge with a 45-17 bonus-point victory from their match in Italy.
PA
03 Dec 2022, 7:33
Stormers blow past Dragons in Cape Town
The Stormers extended their unbeaten home record to 15 games after a ruthless first-half performance helped them defeat the Drago…
PA
03 Dec 2022, 6:33
Munster battle back to claim bonus point victory at Edinburgh
Munster produced a storming fightback to claim a bonus-point 38-17 victory away to Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship.
PA
02 Dec 2022, 13:46
Sharks overcome slow start to beat Ospreys as international stars return
The Ospreys left Durban empty-handed despite overcoming illness and international unavailability to push the Sharks hard in a 25-1…
PA
02 Dec 2022, 12:43
Giant lock Will Rowlands to exit Welsh rugby - report
Giant lock Will Rowlands appears to be turning his back on his Test career in order to pursue a career in France with Racing 92.
Ian Cameron
02 Dec 2022, 9:54
'Too small' Kurt-Lee Arendse happy to prove people wrong
Kurt-Lee Arendse enjoys nothing more than proving all those people who told him he was too small to play rugby wrong.
RugbyPass
02 Dec 2022, 7:31
Glasgow boosted by return of 5 Scotland internationals for Zebre
Franco Smith is delighted to be able to add five returning internationals to Glasgow’s starting XV for Saturday’s United Rugby…
PA
02 Dec 2022, 6:56
How Kolisi and Etzebeth stepped up after Sharks coaching bombshell
Senior Springboks Siyamthanda Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth played a significant role in helping the Sharks through their tumultuous co…
Rugby365
02 Dec 2022, 2:46
Stransky on URC: 'I just think it works better for us'
Springboks World Cup winner Joel Stransky is predicting a South African clean sweep in this weekend’s second round of BKT United…
RugbyPass
02 Dec 2022, 2:07
Edinburgh to pay tribute to Doddie Weir at Munster clash
Mike Blair is hoping Edinburgh can produce a fitting tribute to Doddie Weir when they host Munster on Friday.
PA
01 Dec 2022, 7:43
Cell C Sharks head coach steps down after Cardiff loss
The Sharks today announced that by mutual consent, the Cell C Sharks Head Coach, Sean Everitt has stepped down from his role.
Sam Smith
28 Nov 2022, 18:54
Mike Blair assessing Edinburgh's Scotland internationals
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair is assessing his Scotland internationals before deciding which of them to restore to the team for …
PA
28 Nov 2022, 9:11
URC shock: Cardiff rout the Sharks in Durban
Thomas Young starred for Cardiff as they thrived in the Durban rain to claim a famous 35-0 victory over the Sharks.
PA
27 Nov 2022, 10:30
Wasteful Dragons give Lions a scare in Johannesburg
The Dragons were made to rue wasted opportunities as they suffered their first defeat in three matches in a battling 33-25 United …
PA
27 Nov 2022, 8:32
Academy product's hat-trick helps Leinster to comfortable win over Glasgow
Rob Russell ran in a hat-trick of tries as United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster outgunned Glasgow Warriors 40-5 at the RDS.
PA
26 Nov 2022, 10:32
Bulls show ruthless streak before Ospreys grab a crumb of comfort
.Winger David Kriel scored a brace of tries as the Bulls claimed a 43-26 home win over Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship.
PA
26 Nov 2022, 8:14
Edinburgh fall to 14-man Benetton despite red card for former Wasp
Edinburgh failed to take advantage of the early sending-off of Benetton debutant Matteo Minozzi as they were beaten 24-17 by the I…
PA
26 Nov 2022, 8:03
'Rory's walking without a limp but I don't want to go too deep into that'
Franco Smith has called on Glasgow to improve their away form as they attempt to topple rampant URC leaders Leinster.
PA
26 Nov 2022, 1:14
Untidy Ulster performance claims big win over Zebre Parma
Ulster, who were dominant but error-strewn, had their bonus point wrapped up by half-time when Stewart Moore scored.
PA
25 Nov 2022, 14:23
Scarlets beaten again after Stormers dominate first-half scoring in Cape Town
The Scarlets’ first-half failings cost them dear as they slipped to a 36-19 defeat against a weakened Stormers side.
PA
25 Nov 2022, 11:28
Kelleher returns for Leinster as Glasgow welcome back 9 Scotland campers
Injury-plagued British & Irish Lions tourist Ronan Kelleher play his first game for Leinster in two months as the Irish province w…
Kim Ekin
25 Nov 2022, 4:52
'The idea of being part of a World Cup is a dream of mine'
Jamie Hodgson insists he is not allowing thoughts of potential World Cup involvement to distract him from performing consistently.…
PA
25 Nov 2022, 1:24
Ex-Springboks skipper's bold prediction with all 4 Welsh clubs in SA
Former Springboks captain believes the hoodoo that has seen clubs from Wales fail to win in South Africa in the URC is set to be b…
Sam Smith
23 Nov 2022, 6:15
Welsh clubs face daunting task this weekend amid crisis
The four Welsh clubs will head to South Africa for the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship eager to salvage some o…
RugbyPass
21 Nov 2022, 3:24
Director of rugby Andy Friend to leave Connacht
Connacht director of rugby Andy Friend will leave the province at the end of the season, the United Rugby Championship outfit have…
PA
14 Nov 2022, 8:10
Jacob Umaga signs for Italian URC side Benetton
In a major coup for the Italian URC side, Benetton have signed England prospect Jacob Umaga. Umaga has signed a deal that will see…
Ian Cameron
14 Nov 2022, 2:36
Munster end 50-year wait for South African scalp
Munster ended a 50-year wait to get their first win over a South African representative team.
PA
10 Nov 2022, 13:57
Neil de Kock: Libbok can make Springbok statement with World Cup looming
With test match rugby, it’s always more comforting for a team to go in with an 80-90 percent goalkicker. Would I have preferre…
Opinion
Neil de Kock
10 Nov 2022, 13:20
Munster and Springboks lock Snyman remains out until 2023
Munster will have to wait until next year to see World Cup winner RG Snyman on the field again after the lock had a consultation w…
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2022, 6:18
Bok legend pours petrol on hype around Henco van Wyk
Seals of approval don't come much bigger in South African rugby than that of Springboks great Bakkies Botha, that's what he's done…
Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2022, 5:28
Jake White's Bulls up to third after bossing Sharks
Vodacom Bulls climbed to third place in the United Rugby Championship after holding off a Cell C Sharks fightback to record a puls…
PA
30 Oct 2022, 9:08
Carty score decisive as Connacht fight back to beat Ospreys
Jack Carty’s second-half drop-goal proved just enough for Connacht to edge out Ospreys 22-19 in an entertaining clash in Swansea…
PA
29 Oct 2022, 14:46
Dragons run riot in buoyant bonus-point win over Zebre
The Dragons’ revival continued in emphatic fashion at Rodney Parade with a five-try 47-7 trouncing of Zebre Parma.
PA
29 Oct 2022, 12:18
Frenetic finish sees Ulster hold on for rare away win over Munster
A second-half comeback from Munster was not enough as provincial rivals Ulster edged them 15-14 in the URC to win at Thomond Park …
PA
29 Oct 2022, 12:05
Stormers arrest their brief slump with victory over Lions
The Stormers rediscovered their winning touch but were made to fight hard for a 31-22 bonus-point victory over the Lions in Johann…
PA
29 Oct 2022, 9:24
No stopping Leinster as they make it seven URC wins from seven
Leinster made it seven wins from seven in their first block of United Rugby Championship fixtures by beating the Scarlets 35-5 in …
PA
28 Oct 2022, 14:16
Glasgow hold Benetton to goose-egg in bonus-point win at Scotstoun
Not only did Warriors score six good tries, they did not allow their opponents to trouble the scoreboard at Scotstoun.
PA
28 Oct 2022, 14:10
Paul O'Connell's 18-year-old nephew primed to make Munster debut
Evan O’Connell, the 18-year-old nephew of legendary Ireland and Lions skipper Paul, is set to become the youngest player to play…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2022, 7:22
'Joining in the prime of his career': Bulls celebrate Louw signing
Jake White’s big-name recruitment at the Bulls continued on Wednesday with the Pretoria-based URC franchise confirming the signi…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct 2022, 6:22
Glasgow statement: 32 travelling party members became unwell
The entire Glasgow squad have returned home safely to prepare for Friday’s URC match with Benetton after illness wreaked havoc o…
PA
25 Oct 2022, 9:01
'The only way' Rio Dyer is going to get a cap
The Dragons wing could make a mark in autumn Tests.
PA
24 Oct 2022, 9:31
Munster sign Irish qualified Worcester centre and Wasps prop
Munster have confirmed the signing of Irish-qualified former Worcester Warriors centre Oli Morris until the end of the current sea…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2022, 9:19
Ulster confirm root cause of squad's gastroenteritis
Irish province Ulster stoutly defended their decision to call off their scheduled Round Six United Rugby Championship match with t…
Rugby365
24 Oct 2022, 3:23
Rio Dyer scores brace as Dragons beat Ospreys in Welsh thriller
Flying wing Rio Dyer scored two tries as Dragons won a thrilling Welsh derby with a 32-25 United Rugby Championship victory over O…
PA
23 Oct 2022, 9:37
Stormers trio earn Springboks call up
The Stormers trio of Manie Libbok, Sacha Mngomezulu and Evan Roos will travel to Stellenbosch to join up with the Springbok traini…
Stefan Frost
23 Oct 2022, 7:49
Harlequins set to lose Wilco Louw to Jake White's Bulls
The Bulls have strengthened their front five with the acquisitional of Wilco Louw, who will leave Harlequins in July. The tighthea…
Stefan Frost
23 Oct 2022, 1:50
Cardiff inflict first loss of season on champions Stormers
Cardiff inflicted a first defeat of the United Rugby Championship season on defending champions the Stormers with a thrilling 30-2…
PA
22 Oct 2022, 22:40
Wasteful Leinster survive Munster scare in Dublin
Replacement Rob Russell’s late bonus-point try ended a youthful Munster’s valiant effort as Leinster claimed a 27-13 derby win…
PA
22 Oct 2022, 11:50
Red card helps Edinburgh claim BP victory at Zebre Parma
Edinburgh picked up a 38-19 victory over Zebre Parma in Italy but will perhaps head home frustrated that they could not inflict mo…
PA
22 Oct 2022, 7:48
'That's a piledriver' - Yellow for ugly incident at ruck branded lenient
A yellow card for Connacht's Peter Boyle for what has been described by one ex-pro as a 'piledriver' has been labelled lenient by …
Ian Cameron
22 Oct 2022, 7:00
Sharks boss blasts URC in swiftly deleted Tweet
Cell C Sharks boss Marco Masotti has blasted the URC on Twitter before quickly deleting the post following the cancellations of tw…
Ian Cameron
22 Oct 2022, 6:31
Mack Hansen strikes twice as Connacht see off injury hit Scarlets
Mack Hansen hunted down a Jack Carty kick for Connacht’s fifth and final try in a runaway 36-14 victory over the Scarlets.
PA
21 Oct 2022, 13:57
Bulls claim first win of northern tour
The Bulls scored five second-half tries to pick up the first win of their northern hemisphere tour.
PA
21 Oct 2022, 11:43
URC statement: Plug pulled on two games in SA
The URC have been forced to postpone two games in South Africa after an outbreak of gastro in a number of camps in South Africa.
…
Ian Cameron
21 Oct 2022, 6:13
Leinster and Munster name two very different sides for URC clash
Irish provincial heavyweights Leinster and Munster have named their teams for the Irish URC derby that will be played out in front…
Ian Cameron
21 Oct 2022, 6:02
Bristol loanee Dan Thomas immediately selected for Scarlets
Bristol Bears have loaned Dan Thomas on a two-game loan to Welsh URC side Scarlets, who are suffering a fresh injury crisis.
Ian Cameron
20 Oct 2022, 4:32
Sharks roll out the big guns for Ulster
The Sharks are rolling out the heavy hitters for the arrival of Ulster to the Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
Ian Cameron
20 Oct 2022, 2:54
Jake White denies his Bulls were 'outmuscled' in Limerick
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White once again preferred to focus on the positives after his team produced another poor performance…
Warren Fortune
16 Oct 2022, 12:35
Blair on Big Duhan's return and Edinburgh's 'ruthless' edge
Mike Blair was pleased to see Edinburgh display their “ruthless” side as they scored eight tries in an emphatic 53-8 win over …
PA
16 Oct 2022, 10:36
Attack coach admits Glasgow were 'tactically a bit off'
Glasgow attack coach Nigel Carolan admitted his side did not do enough to give themselves a chance of victory after they crashed t…
PA
16 Oct 2022, 8:27
Cardiff sanction players after 'unacceptable' pub incident
Cardiff have issued sanctions against a “small number” of players following an investigation into a disturbance at a local pub…
PA
16 Oct 2022, 3:30
Scarlets secure first win of season after dominant victory over Zebre Parma
Scarlets secured their first BKT United Rugby Championship victory of the season as they beat Zebre Parma 36-12 in Llanelli.
PA
15 Oct 2022, 14:16
Josh Adams injury mars Cardiff win over Dragons
Cardiff continued their impressive record against the Dragons by taking their winning run in the fixture to 15 matches with a 31-1…
PA
15 Oct 2022, 12:06
Watch - Duhan van der Merwe makes try-scoring return for Edinburgh
Duhan van der Merwe scored two tries on his return to Edinburgh colours as the Scottish club triumphed 53-8 over Benetton in the U…
PA
15 Oct 2022, 11:56
Glasgow swallowed whole by Sharks in Durban
Two tries from Tom Gordon were not enough to prevent Glasgow from slipping to a heavy 40-12 defeat to the Sharks in Durban.
PA
15 Oct 2022, 9:23
URC shock: Ulster tame Lions in South Africa
Ulster piled on the points during a Lions sin-binning before holding off a home fightback to win 39-37 in Johannesburg.
PA
15 Oct 2022, 7:35
Ospreys draw with Stormers in relentless Swansea rain
A late Scott Baldwin try salvaged a 16-16 draw for the Ospreys against the Stormers in a hard-fought game in the relentless Swanse…
PA
14 Oct 2022, 18:25
James Ryan injured as Leinster battle past wasteful Connacht
Ciaran Frawley’s 76th-minute penalty ensured Leinster beat a wasteful Connacht 10-0 at the Sportsground.
PA
14 Oct 2022, 15:12
Franco Smith 'unable to fly to South Africa' Glasgow confirm
Glasgow have announced that head coach Franco Smith has been unable to return to his native South Africa because of visa delays.
PA
14 Oct 2022, 9:39
Nick Williams issues update after suffering cardiac arrest at 38
Former Cardiff Blues and Auckland Blues No.8 Nick Williams has thanked well-wishers after he suffered a cardiac arrest in recent w…
Ian Cameron
14 Oct 2022, 5:11
Van der Merwe makes Edinburgh return as part of 'ridiculous' back three
Scotland international and British & Irish Lion Duhan van der Merwe is set to make his ‘second debut’ for Edinburgh against Be…
Ian Cameron
14 Oct 2022, 4:43
Etzebeth to play his first club match in South Africa since 2019
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth is set to play his first club game in South Africa in more than three years when he debuts for the C…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2022, 3:14
The gloves are off in rugby's newest rivalry
Last week I sobbed through Kenneth Branagh’s ode to his home town of Belfast. It doesn’t take much to move me to tears...
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
13 Oct 2022, 6:08
Stormers detail plan for using new prodigy flyhalf and Baby Bok captain
South Africa Under-20 captain Sacha Mngomezulu’s future is at flyhalf. However, for the foreseeable future, he will feature at i…
Jan De Koning
10 Oct 2022, 12:47
Emerging Ireland accused of gamesmanship after 3-nil tour of SA
The Emerging Ireland team will celebrate an unbeaten three-match tour of South Africa. However, their hosts are fuming over the ob…
Jan De Koning
10 Oct 2022, 5:43
Munster's dire start to season a warning for the Bulls?
For long-time supporters of top Irish provincial team Munster, a glance at the current Vodacom United Rugby Championship log must …
RugbyPass
10 Oct 2022, 3:05
South African pundits pour water on Kolbe-clone Abrahams after stunning show against Leinster
Sharks winger Thaakir Abrahams produced a stunning individual effort against Leinster but South African pundits questioned his def…
Sam Smith
09 Oct 2022, 13:56
Benetton move fourth in URC after smiting Dragons
Impressive Benetton beat the Dragons 34-14 to climb into fourth place in the United Rugby Championship.
PA
09 Oct 2022, 13:31
Bok prop Steven Kitshoff to join Ulster - report
Fresh after securing the signature of British & Irish Lions prop Rory Sutherland, it is being reported that World Cup winner Steve…
Ian Cameron
09 Oct 2022, 9:26
'I just instinctively threw the arm up, then realised 'jeez I haven't put it down yet'
Josh McKay was thrilled to score a try on his long-awaited return from injury as Glasgow put Bulls to the sword in Saturday’s Un…
PA
09 Oct 2022, 7:58
'Sexton is a petulant child' - Leinster flyhalf under fire
Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton started his first Leinster game of the season on Saturday and he was very much the returning maestro…
Ian Cameron
09 Oct 2022, 3:45
Former Wallabies lock claims brace as Ulster see off Ospreys
A brace of tries from Luke Marshall and Sam Carter helped Ulster to a 47-17 victory over the Ospreys at the Kingspan Stadium.
PA
08 Oct 2022, 15:44
All Black's red card costs Scarlets as Cardiff pinch Welsh derby
A moment of madness from Scarlets flanker Vaea Fifita helped Cardiff see out a morale-boosting 16-10 win in Llanelli after a week …
PA
08 Oct 2022, 12:04
Leinster surge hands Sharks first loss in 88 point Dublin thriller
The Sharks played their part in a scintillating 13-try United Rugby Championship tussle which Leinster clinically closed out for a…
PA
08 Oct 2022, 11:40
Ulster statement: Sutherland deal and talks with a Springboks prop
Dan McFarland’s Ulster have confirmed they have signed Rory Sutherland on a short-term deal, adding that negotiations are at an …
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2022, 9:33
Sacha Mngomezulu shines as Stormers beat Zebre Parma
Sacha Mngomezulu starred for the Stormers as they chalked up their third bonus-point win in three matches with a 37-20 victory ove…
PA
08 Oct 2022, 9:13
Nigel Owens explains 'illegal trends' URC want to stamp out
Nigel Owens has revealed why he recently accepted an invite from URC referees boss Tappe Henning to become part of the four-strong…
Liam Heagney
08 Oct 2022, 4:21
Rowntree's Munster fall to Connacht in game dubbed 'desperation derby'
Connacht crowned their first appearance on the Sportsground’s new 4G pitch with a dogged 20-11 United Rugby Championship derby w…
PA
07 Oct 2022, 14:11
Edinburgh edged by Lions on return to DAM Health Stadium
Edinburgh went down to a third successive defeat by a South African side in the United Rugby Championship.
PA
07 Oct 2022, 13:51
Sione Tuipulotu named captain as Glasgow welcome Bulls to Scotstoun
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith hailed the passion of Sione Tuipulotu after naming the centre as his skipper for Saturday’s visi…
PA
07 Oct 2022, 9:59
Sexton starts as Leinster face first SA opponents of the season
Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton is to make his first start of the season for Leinster as they welcome the Cell C Sharks to the RDS t…
Ian Cameron
07 Oct 2022, 4:18
Cardiff statement: 'False information on social media sites'
Dai Young’s Cardiff have issued a statement criticising social media speculation that some players have had their contracts term…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2022, 14:38
Stormers prop Sandi cops ban for red card hit on Jamie Ritchie
Stormers prop Sazi Sandi has been hit with a ban after receiving a red card for a head clash hit on Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie.
Ian Cameron
06 Oct 2022, 10:02
Emiliano Boffelli set to make first Edinburgh appearance of season
Argentina winger Emiliano Boffelli will make his first appearance of the season for Edinburgh when they host Lions on Friday night…
PA
06 Oct 2022, 9:49
Joey Carbery handed an exciting new role at Munster
Ireland hopeful Joey Carbery has been handed a potentially exciting new role at Munster as the out-half regular has been named to …
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2022, 5:51
'Can't wait to get started': Edinburgh sign Duhan van der Merwe
Edinburgh have moved quickly to re-sign Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe after he became a free agent on Wednesday following an…
Liam Heagney
05 Oct 2022, 9:27
Ex-England player doesn't want 'bang average' Welsh in Premiership
Former England international Andy Goode has explained why he doesn’t want Welsh clubs joining the Gallagher Premiership now or a…
Liam Heagney
04 Oct 2022, 4:48
Glasgow sign 2 players including a 124kg Puma and a heavyweight hooker
Glasgow Warriors have added some beef to their front row options with the signing of two forwards this afternoon.
Kim Ekin
03 Oct 2022, 9:07
Cardiff Rugby statement: Alleged incident in pub
Cardiff Rugby have confirmed that they are investigating allegations relating to an incident in a city centre pub which involved a…
Ian Cameron
02 Oct 2022, 11:56
South African teams are utterly dominating this season's URC
South African teams continue to dominate the URC with all four franchises populating the top eight of the league table. This comes…
Stefan Frost
02 Oct 2022, 3:04
Evan Roos' latest off the ball skirmish as players 'try and get into his head'
Evan Roos is one of the most exciting young players in South Africa, but his temperament has been under the spotlight.
Warren Fortune
02 Oct 2022, 2:58
Edinburgh boss cries foul over Stormers scrum
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair revealed his frustrations with the referee Frank Murphy’s scrum decisions in his side’s 18-34 …
Warren Fortune
02 Oct 2022, 2:35
Sharks stage second-half recovery to claim victory over Dragons
The Sharks overturned a 13-point deficit in the second half to beat Dragons 20-19 in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
PA
02 Oct 2022, 0:35
Scarlets fightback in vain as Tomas Albornoz-inspired Benetton hold on
A second-half Scarlets fightback fell short as the Welsh region suffered a 34-23 defeat to Benetton in Italy.
PA
01 Oct 2022, 12:46
Munster up and running after victory over Zebre Parma
Munster’s superior maul delivered their opening win of the season as they overcame Zebre Parma 21-5.
PA
01 Oct 2022, 12:09
Giles gives Pivac a selection nudge in Ospreys' win over Glasgow
Keelan Giles scored a pair of tries as the Ospreys registered a 32-17 bonus-point victory over Glasgow in Swansea - their first wi…
PA
01 Oct 2022, 10:31
Stormers prevail as Edinburgh let lead slip in Cape Town
Edinburgh failed to make the most of their early dominance as they slipped to a 34-18 defeat to United Rugby Championship title ho…
PA
01 Oct 2022, 7:41
Ryan Caldwell on the training ground punch that nearly took his life
Ireland legend Paul O'Connell described the incident as the worst moment in his career in his autobiography and now his former tea…
Ian Cameron
01 Oct 2022, 4:46
OTD: Cardiff Blues sign Jonah Lomu
Lomu had starred for the All Blacks in the 1995 and 1999 World Cups.
PA
01 Oct 2022, 1:43
Contentious call helps Leinster pip Ulster in top-of-the-table clash
A dominant first half helped Leinster triumph 20-13 and go three wins from three in a top-of-the-table Irish derby clash with Ulst…
PA
30 Sep 2022, 13:56
Edinburgh to field 14 Scotland players against Stormers
Edinburgh will send out a team featuring 14 Scotland internationals as a raft of big guns are added to the mix for Saturday’s sh…
PA
30 Sep 2022, 12:11
In-form Bulls inflict third straight loss on Connacht
Connacht’s poor start to their United Rugby Championship campaign continued with a 28-14 defeat against the Bulls in Pretoria.
PA
30 Sep 2022, 11:52
Scotland duo join Glasgow injury list ahead of Ospreys clash
Kyle Steyn and Matt Fagerson both join Rory Darge on the sidelines through injury as Glasgow head coach Franco Smith makes five ch…
PA
30 Sep 2022, 10:51
'Perfect fit' ex-All Black touted to replace Lancaster at Leinster
Former Leinster boss Matt Williams has suggested the Irish province should cast their net wide and tease out the situation regardi…
Liam Heagney
30 Sep 2022, 1:23
'Underwhelming' to 'cult hero': Joseph Dweba's journey is only just beginning
Dweba’s proverbial ‘fall from grace’ started when the 26-year-old featured in the 12-13 second Test loss to Wales in Bloemfo…
Rugby365
29 Sep 2022, 14:29
Graham Rowntree reveals RG Snyman setback
Springbok lock RG Snyman’s injury woes were compounded this week when his Munster coach Graham Rowntree confirmed he would not b…
RugbyPass
29 Sep 2022, 2:10
South African teams have made URC 'way more competitive'
Edinburgh winger Damien Hoyland believes the addition of four South African teams to the United Rugby Championship has proven to b…
PA
29 Sep 2022, 1:49
Rory Sutherland: Glasgow among suitors for Worcester and Scotland prop
A return to Scotland could be on the cards for Rory Sutherland, but not to the prop's former club, Edinburgh.
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Jamie Lyall
28 Sep 2022, 6:53
Nigel Owens is back in rugby after landing new role
The United Rugby Championship’s Head of Match Officials Tappe Henning has added a new element to the competition with the introd…
Rugby365
26 Sep 2022, 9:25
Leinster confirm Stuart Lancaster will join Racing 92
Leinster have confirmed that Stuart Lancaster will leave Dublin at the end of the current season to join Racing 92.
Ian Cameron
26 Sep 2022, 6:19
'He is distraught about it' - Mike Blair defends kicker in agonising loss
Mike Blair praised an “outstanding effort” from his Edinburgh side in their agonising 33-31 defeat to the Bulls in the United …
PA
25 Sep 2022, 5:18
Jack Walsh misses late penalty as Lions hold on to claim shock win over Ospreys
Ospreys fly-half Jack Walsh missed a straightforward penalty three minutes from time as the Lions held on.
PA
25 Sep 2022, 1:38
Agonising loss for Edinburgh as Immelman wide with last-gasp kick
Henry Immelman sent a last-gasp penalty wide as Edinburgh suffered an agonising 33-31 defeat in their United Rugby Championship cl…
PA
24 Sep 2022, 8:15
Connacht's Bundee Aki sees red and confronts referee
Bundee Aki was sent off as Connacht suffered a 38-15 defeat to defending United Rugby Championship winners the Stormers in Stellen…
PA
24 Sep 2022, 8:00
Darge injury takes shine from eight-try Glasgow win over Cardiff
Glasgow bounced back from their opening-round defeat at Benetton by racking up eight tries in a 52-24 bonus-point victory over Car…
PA
24 Sep 2022, 2:14
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan scores 4 tries as Leinster thrash Benetton
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan helped himself to four tries as Leinster had little trouble in beating Benetton 42-10 in the United Rug…
PA
23 Sep 2022, 13:46
Zebre fall just short in comeback bid as Sharks triumph in Parma
Zebre Parma had a late try disallowed as they fell agonisingly short of completing a second-half fightback for the second week run…
PA
23 Sep 2022, 12:12
'I think this is going to be one of our toughest games of the season'
Mike Blair has braced Edinburgh for one of their “toughest games of the season” when they face Bulls in Pretoria.
PA
23 Sep 2022, 9:12
Ireland's fastest rugby player to make first Ulster start
Ireland's fastest rugby player - Aaron Sexton - is set to make his first start for Ulster when they take on Scarlets in the URC th…
Ian Cameron
23 Sep 2022, 8:14
Report - Stuart Lancaster has now signed for Racing 92
French media have reported that Stuart Lancaster has signed a contract with Racing 92 and will take over as head coach ahead of th…
Ian Cameron
23 Sep 2022, 6:36
Dragons sack Dean Ryan one game into new season
Dragons RFC have made the bold move of sacking director of rugby Dean Ryan just one game into the new season.
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Ian Cameron
23 Sep 2022, 6:00
Franco Smith demands brave Glasgow display after dire start to season
Franco Smith has challenged his players to show bravery when they host Cardiff as they bid to bounce back from a poor start to the…
PA
23 Sep 2022, 2:30
Jake White makes 'I'll buy their first beer' promise to Bulls fans
World Cup-winning coach Jake White has committed to buying a round of drinks for 1,000 Bulls fans following Saturday’s home URC …
Liam Heagney
23 Sep 2022, 1:52
Chris Farrell stood down by Munster over French court case
Ireland midfielder Chris Farrell has been stood down with immediate effect by Munster after the Bordeaux Court of Appeal confirmed…
Liam Heagney
23 Sep 2022, 1:17
'He's the hooker version of his dad - tough, high speed, intense'
Andre-Hugo Venter is being tipped for great things at the DHL Stormers after playing 13 games off the bench in their title-winning…
Kim Ekin
20 Sep 2022, 8:47
Leiua secures URC contract seven weeks after Pro D2 deal torn up
Former Samoan international Alapati Leiua has secured a deal at the Stormers for the new URC season seven weeks after he had a two…
Liam Heagney
20 Sep 2022, 4:24
Stuart Lancaster to Racing 92 may have hit a snag
The long-rumoured courting of Stuart Lancaster by Top 14 giants Racing 92 may have hit a bump in the road - or rather the Parisian…
Ian Cameron
19 Sep 2022, 4:22
Dean Ryan blames Dragons players for Edinburgh mauling
Dean Ryan has hammered the performance of his Dragons side after they conceded seven tries against Edinburgh in the opening round …
Stefan Frost
18 Sep 2022, 4:43
'It doesn't look good' - Cardiff dented by Liam Williams injury news
Liam Williams could face a long stint on the side-line after he suffered a collarbone injury in Cardiff’s impressive 20-13 win a…
Stefan Frost
18 Sep 2022, 3:30
Late drama sees Ospreys earn draw at Scarlets
Jack Walsh held his nerve to convert a last-minute try from Rhys Davies and earn the Ospreys a 23-23 draw in a pulsating derby aga…
PA
17 Sep 2022, 13:45
Liam Williams' injury takes shine off rare Cardiff win over Munster
Cardiff kicked off their new URC campaign with a first victory over Munster in four years, winning 20-13 at the Arms Park despite …
PA
17 Sep 2022, 10:00
Bulls celebrate Jake White contract extension by taming the Lions
The Bulls celebrated director of rugby Jake White getting a new long-term contract by opening their URC campaign with a 31-15 win …
PA
17 Sep 2022, 9:35
Leaky Leinster survive Zebre Parma scare
Leinster were left clinging on for a 33-29 United Rugby Championship victory over Zebre Parma in Italy after last season’s botto…
PA
17 Sep 2022, 7:13
Poor start to Franco Smith's Glasgow rebuild
Glasgow’s rebuild under new head coach Franco Smith got off to a rocky start as they suffered a 33-11 defeat at Benetton.
PA
16 Sep 2022, 12:14
Mascot receives tweak as part of Sharks franchise rebrand
The Cell C Sharks have revealed that they moved Sharkie's fin slightly further up his back as part of a franchise rebrand.
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2022, 4:05
Jake White pens huge, multi-year contract with Bulls
Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, has committed his long-term future to Pretoria after penning a contract extension that will s…
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2022, 2:29
Martin Anayi: 'As a rugby fan, I would like it all to be in one place. I can't be the only one.'
The URC has added the South African provinces and sought investment as far afield as India and Qatar, its CEO Martin Anayi says ru…
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Owain Jones
16 Sep 2022, 0:56
Franco Smith names 3 debutants in Glasgow side to face Benetton
New Glasgow coach Franco Smith has named three debutants in his starting XV for Friday’s United Rugby Championship opener away t…
PA
15 Sep 2022, 8:42
'He is still among the top three or four players in our fitness tests'
Bulls head coach Jake White has given a glowing report on veteran hooker Bismarck du Plessis, who starts this season's BKT URC sea…
Kim Ekin
15 Sep 2022, 4:09
Lions back row Sean O'Brien barred from rugby return
Former Ireland back row Sean O'Brien has been told he will not be allowed to play for his home town club due to 'safety concerns'.
Ian Cameron
15 Sep 2022, 1:55
Edinburgh name 'two of the most committed players' as co-captains
Scotland pair Grant Gilchrist and Jamie Ritchie have been named as the Edinburgh co-captains for the upcoming season. The long-ser…
PA
14 Sep 2022, 8:46
Leinster add two more staff, including an ex-Gaelic footballer
Leo Cullen has completed his backroom staff ahead of the new URC season with Leinster, confirming that ex-Dublin and Leitrim Gaeli…
Liam Heagney
13 Sep 2022, 3:18
'What has transpired over the last six years has been a disgrace'
Legendary Munster out-half Tony Ward has slammed the downturn in the province’s fortunes in recent times, describing the past si…
Liam Heagney
13 Sep 2022, 2:22
Monty Ioane makes the shift to Super Rugby
Monty Ioane is coming home.
Online Editors
13 Sep 2022, 2:10
URC forced to reschedule Cardiff versus Munster
The BKT URC have rescheduled the Cardiff versus Munster fixture - that was due to take place on Friday - due to the visit of King …
Ian Cameron
12 Sep 2022, 6:11
Marco van Staden names his new club 67 days after exiting Leicester
Springboks back-rower Marco van Staden has named his new club 67 days after it was confirmed by Leicester that they had agreed on …
Liam Heagney
06 Sep 2022, 10:09
'Can you help Qatari rugby?': The 'super-corny' URC debate
The United Rugby Championship (URC) views staging non-competitive games in Qatar as the first step towards establishing itself in …
PA
06 Sep 2022, 9:28
Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins sidelined following problems with knee surgery
Cardiff director of rugby Dai Young has revealed that flanker Ellis Jenkins has not trained all summer after a knee operation at t…
Sam Smith
04 Sep 2022, 7:50
Edinburgh statement: Stadium emergency results in abandoned match
Edinburgh have issued a statement after “an emergency situation inside the stadium” resulted in the abandonment of their home …
Liam Heagney
03 Sep 2022, 2:06
New Glasgow skipper's 'ridiculous' target after Leinster thrashing
New Glasgow skipper Kyle Steyn has set a bold target just months after the humiliating URC quarter-final loss at Leinster.
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 2:05
Leinster departee O'Brien retires with 'immediate effect'
Now departed Leinster centre Conor O’Brien has announced his retirement from rugby with "immediate effect" due to injury - the p…
Kim Ekin
29 Aug 2022, 8:41
Fekitoa makes Munster bow, Quins soar and Bath win big
The Premiership and URC seasons are edging ever closer, which means teams in both leagues are slowly building up their pre-season …
Stefan Frost
28 Aug 2022, 9:39
Farrell to spring last minute Emerging Ireland tour to SA - report
It is being reported that head coach Andy Farrell is set to bring an Emerging Ireland team for a last-minute tour of South Africa …
Ian Cameron
28 Aug 2022, 7:11
Ex-Ireland forward lands Munster job one season after retirement
Former Ireland back-rower Tommy O’Donnell has secured a Munster coaching role one year after his retirement from playing. It was…
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 6:54
'We will be challenging James': Retired Davies' new Scarlets job
Ex-Wales back-rower James Davies is back in the game just over 20 weeks since his retirement as a Scarlets player was confirmed be…
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 4:00
Scotland duo could miss start of Glasgow's URC season
Huw Jones and Ollie Smith could both miss the start of the United Rugby Championship season following an injury update from Glasgo…
PA
22 Aug 2022, 9:31
Safety and security concerns scupper a money-spinning Kolbe deal
Springboks superstar Cheslin Kolbe has reportedly said no to the opportunity of re-joining the Stormers. According to Netwerk24, t…
Rugby365
20 Aug 2022, 1:58
RG Snyman to miss start of URC season
Springboks secondrow RG Snyman will miss the start of Munster's URC season it has been revealed.
Ian Cameron
19 Aug 2022, 6:07
URC statement: 'Blown away' by TV audiences for the 2021/22 season
URC champions DHL Stormers were the most viewed team in the league last season with a total TV audience coming in at over 7.2milli…
Liam Heagney
17 Aug 2022, 8:14
The unheralded Welsh prop that left Mako Vunipola in a heap
Harri O'Connor is relaxing in sunny Lanzarote after a long hard season when his phone rings unexpectedly.
Steffan Thomas
07 Aug 2022, 2:44
Scarlets issue 'truly overwhelming' Phil Bennett family statement
The family of the late Phil Bennett, the former Lions and Wales star out-half who sadly passed away in June at the age of 73, have…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 2:44
'Adapting' Hidalgo-Clyne checks in at seventh club in four years
Well-travelled Scotland scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne has revealed first impressions of his new life in Italy, the soon-to-be 29-ye…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 7:45
'Depth of knowledge stood out': Glasgow appoint Franco Smith
Glasgow have appointed Franco Smith as their new head coach on an initial two-year contract. The 50-year-old joins from the Italia…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 3:27
Leinster recruit from Google to replace retiring CEO Mick Dawson
Leinster have recruited Google managing director Shane Nolan as their new CEO to replace Mick Dawson, the official who is retiring…
Liam Heagney
28 Jul 2022, 3:36
South African sides skip opening weekend as URC fixtures unveiled
The United Rugby Championship (URC) has unveiled its fixtures for the new 2022/23 season which begins in 50 days’ time - on Sept…
Liam Heagney
28 Jul 2022, 2:57
Munster medical bulletin provides latest RG Snyman injury update
Munster have provided an injury update on RG Snyman, the Springboks lock who has played just four times in two seasons for them du…
Liam Heagney
27 Jul 2022, 4:02
The promise Rowntree has made in first interview as Munster boss
Graham Rowntree has given his first interview since starting work as the new Munster head coach, welcoming the Irish province’s …
Liam Heagney
26 Jul 2022, 9:02
Ronan O'Gara on the 'difficult conundrum' facing Ciaran Frawley
Ireland great Ronan O'Gara believes that Irish utility back Ciaran Frawley faces a difficult decision if he wants to pursue a Test…
Ian Cameron
23 Jul 2022, 9:24
'Change is hard, all the old habits exist. Rugby's old and stodgy'
Big-spending Marco Masotti is banking that a massive shake-up in rugby around the world will eventually generate profits after his…
Liam Heagney
22 Jul 2022, 7:09
'It is very early' - English clubs yet to agree on Club World Cup
European rugby chiefs are driving plans to create a Club World Cup to be played every four years involving eight teams from the No…
Chris Jones
21 Jul 2022, 4:46
'He'll fit in well': Ulster sign Irish-qualified Aussie scrum-half
Ulster have bolstered their squad for the upcoming 2022/23 season with the signing of 23-year-old Irish-qualified scrum-half Micha…
Liam Heagney
20 Jul 2022, 5:54
Latest on Ritchie, Mata as Edinburgh issue pre-season injury update
Recent URC quarter-finalists Edinburgh have started their pre-season for the 2022/23 campaign and head coach Mike Blair has now pr…
Kim Ekin
20 Jul 2022, 3:14
Israel Dagg: 'I was really close to signing for Leinster'
Former All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg has said he was really close to signing for Irish giants Leinster.
Ian Cameron
18 Jul 2022, 9:28
Glasgow Warriors sign Lions prop Dell
Glasgow Warriors have signed British and Irish Lion and Scotland international prop Allan Dell, who has joined the club ahead of t…
Ian Cameron
15 Jul 2022, 3:54
'It was a no-brainer when Scotland suggested I spend the summer in New Zealand'
Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Jamie Dobie is “buzzing” with excitement at his move to Bay of Plenty.
PA
13 Jul 2022, 6:06
Wales and Lions great Jamie Roberts announces his retirement
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 35.
Josh Raisey
12 Jul 2022, 10:47
Leinster face battle to hold on to Lancaster
Irish giants Leinster appear to have a battle on their hands if they want to keep senior coach Stuart Lancaster.
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2022, 1:27
Jake White's Bulls sign Lions centre Simelane
Jake White's Bulls have confirmed that they have signed utility back Wandisile Simelane from URC rivals the Lions.
Kim Ekin
08 Jul 2022, 4:10
Bulls sign 'one of the most exciting players in the country'
Promising loose-forward Phumzile Maqondwana has been signed by Jake White's Bulls, a player they describe as 'one of the most exci…
Kim Ekin
07 Jul 2022, 5:27
Sharks confirm new coaching structure
The Sharks have confirmed their new coaching structure following the appointment of Neil Powell as their new DoR back in February.
Kim Ekin
03 Jul 2022, 2:08
Bulls confirm departure of defence coach Mongalo
The Bulls have confirmed the departure of defence coach Joey Mongalo, who departs after two years with the Jake White coached side…
Kim Ekin
27 Jun 2022, 4:26
Ashton Hewitt applauds Luther Burrell for speaking out against racism
Dragons player Ashton Hewitt has applauded Luther Burrell after the former England centre spoke out against racism in rugby union.…
PA
27 Jun 2022, 3:42
Edinburgh sign Scotland qualified Nick Auterac
Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of Scotland qualified former England U20s prop Nick Auterac from Northampton Saints.
Ian Cameron
27 Jun 2022, 2:32
'I think it's awful' - Social reacts to leaked images of Dragons rebrand
Welsh rugby circles has been reacting to leaked images of what appears to be a rebrand by Welsh URC outfit Dragons.
Ian Cameron
25 Jun 2022, 8:11
'I went in early one morning, packed up all my stuff and left'
By early evening, after a few sangrias, and with the sun setting, Devin Toner may gift himself a few precious moments to reflect. …
Owain Jones
25 Jun 2022, 1:36
Evan Roos completes URC award haul with Player of the Season gong
Stormers No.8 Evan Roos has won the United Rugby Championship Player of the Season Award, his fourth URC award of what has been a …
Ian Cameron
24 Jun 2022, 5:18
'I've failed you guys, I won't make it to day seven!'
Hacjivah Dayimani has finally brought a halt to his lengthy celebrations following last Saturday’s URC title win by the Stormers…
Liam Heagney
23 Jun 2022, 5:38
'I think it cheapens everything' - Call for ban on overseas Boks
Bulls director of rugby Jake White has once again slammed SA Rugby for not doing enough to keep talented players in South Africa.
…
Rugby365
20 Jun 2022, 12:00
'I came out to my teammates in January... I'm really happy that I did'
Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy admits he previously contemplated quitting professional rugby due to his sexuality after announc…
PA
20 Jun 2022, 7:34
Connacht sign Bristol 'club legend' Joe Joyce
Bristol Bears secondrow Joe Joyce has signed for Connacht in the URC, and is set to leave his hometown club after 11 seasons and 1…
Kim Ekin
20 Jun 2022, 5:59
Assistant coach Gareth Williams to leave Wales for Scarlets
Wales assistant coach Gareth Williams is set to leave Wayne Pivac’s backroom team to become the Scarlets’ new defence guru.
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Steffan Thomas
20 Jun 2022, 2:10
Every URC transfer ahead of the 2022/23 season
Every team in the URC has been busy sorting transfers ahead of the upcoming summer break. The Irish provinces have been using thei…
Stefan Frost
19 Jun 2022, 7:16
'There was talk we'd be pulled out of the URC and replaced by Cheetahs'
Stormers head coach John Dobson can see a bright future ahead for Western Province and the Stormers after they won the inaugural U…
Rugby365
19 Jun 2022, 4:11
'Outstanding - Jake White takes sarcastic swipe at referee Andrew Brace
Despite saying some kind words about Andrew Brace, Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White didn’t hide his frustration with the refer…
Rugby365
19 Jun 2022, 3:39
'Don't let your career slip by like we did'
Rory Best has issued a stark warning to Ulster’s young stars, insisting the team have a finite amount of time to break their tro…
Stefan Frost
19 Jun 2022, 2:01
Wales wing Alex Cuthbert signs new two-year contract with the Ospreys
Wales wing Alex Cuthbert has signed a new contract with the Ospreys. The Welsh region said that 32-year-old Cuthbert had agreed a …
PA
17 Jun 2022, 6:39
Ulster give McFarland contract extension to take care of 'unfinished business'
Ulster have confirmed that their longest-serving coach of the professional era - Dan McFarland - has extended his contract with th…
Kim Ekin
17 Jun 2022, 6:28
'It's not about revenge' - Bulls name team for URC Final
DoR Jake White has named an unchanged Bulls side for United Rugby Championship Grand Final against the Stormers.
Ian Cameron
17 Jun 2022, 4:55
Leinster confirm signing of former All Black Charlie Ngatai
Leinster have confirmed the signing of former All Black centre Charlie Ngatai from European Challenge Cup winners, Lyon.
Ian Cameron
16 Jun 2022, 3:13
'Welcome': Pro D2 club confirms signing of Scotland forward Harley
Record Glasgow appearances holder Rob Harley has secured himself a two-year deal to extend his career in France.
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2022, 2:18
Leinster raid Crusaders to source a replacement for Contepomi
Leinster have announced a replacement for departing assistant coach Felipe Contepomi, signing another former player of theirs, And…
Liam Heagney
14 Jun 2022, 1:58
Van Heerden signs for the Chiefs
The Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Ruben van Heerden from the Sharks, bringing in a much needed second row. The 24-ye…
Stefan Frost
13 Jun 2022, 8:54
Bok and Italy pair released from contracts by Benetton
Benetton have confirmed that both Luca Morisi and Andries Coetzee have both been been granted an early release from their contract…
Ian Cameron
13 Jun 2022, 5:38
Evan Roos voted URC fans 'Player of the Season'
Stormers looseforward Evan Roos has been voted the United Rugby Championship (URC) fans 'Player of the Season'.
Kim Ekin
13 Jun 2022, 4:21
Jackman posits interesting theory as to why Leinster's season flopped
The Bulls 27 - 26 victory over Leinster on Friday night blew apart the established URC pecking order and there will have been plen…
Ian Cameron
12 Jun 2022, 9:12
Stormers not happy despite drama-filled win over Ulster
Stormers head coach John Dobson said he was frustrated with his team’s performance in their United Rugby Championship semifinal …
Rugby365
12 Jun 2022, 8:14
'Genuinely looks wide': Questions hang over Stormers match-winning conversion
With a pressure kick to win the game from out wide, Libbok's effort looked online to start and then began to fade high, over the p…
Sam Smith
11 Jun 2022, 18:37
Nerveless 14-man Stormers grab dramatic last-gasp win over Ulster
Warrick Gelant scored an 85th-minute try and Manie Libbok struck a nerveless winning conversion as the Stormers clinched a dramati…
PA
11 Jun 2022, 8:41
Bulls skipper Marcell Coetzee on finally beating Leinster
Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee achieved a ‘career high’ when his team managed to upstage Irish giant Leinster at the RDS Arena …
Jan De Koning
11 Jun 2022, 4:08
'Guys must understand it's a proper bloody challenge for us now'
The world was a very different place when Leo Cullen last pulled up a chair and shared his thoughts after a Leinster URC semi-fina…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2022, 3:55
'La Rochelle's pack is 1,000kgs, so I learned a lot of things'
Jake White was keen to emphasise how one swallow doesn’t make a summer, that a URC semi-final win over Leinster can’t be the b…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2022, 2:11
Leinster player ratings vs Bulls | URC semi-final
Leinster player ratings live from The RDS: Exeter boss Rob Baxter sprung to mind in the closing minutes of this shock URC semi-fin…
Opinion
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2022, 0:40
Massive shock in Dublin as Bulls dethrone URC champions Leinster
Defending champions Leinster were dramatically knocked out of the United Rugby Championship courtesy of a brilliant Bulls ambush i…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2022, 13:38
Nathan Doak: 'I fell out of love with the game'
Ulster's young sensation Nathan Doak is astonishingly candid on Gary Neville, Tom Brady, and how covid leeched his love of rugby.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
10 Jun 2022, 13:32
MacRae to leave Edinburgh due to 'family circumstances'
Edinburgh defence coach Calum MacRae will leave the club later this month due "to family circumstances" and will take up a positio…
Kim Ekin
10 Jun 2022, 7:21
Munster confirm 12 players exiting the province
Munster have confirmed the names of twelve players that are leaving the province as the season draws to a close.
Kim Ekin
10 Jun 2022, 3:18
Eddie Butler thinks Welsh rugby should divorce URC
Eddie Butler has thrown the cat among the pigeons by suggesting that Welsh rugby might be best placed to walk away from the United…
Ian Cameron
10 Jun 2022, 2:08
Why Alex Cuthbert no longer speaks to Andy Powell
Ospreys and Wales winger Alex Cuthbert admits he 'has no time' for players turned commentators who dish it out to their former tea…
Ian Cameron
09 Jun 2022, 7:12
Sexton only makes bench as Leinster change just two for semi-final
Defending champions Leinster have made just two changes to their XV for this Friday’s URC semi-final at home to the Bulls, Leo C…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2022, 5:33
Evan Roos scoops prestigious URC gong
Stormers standout and Springboks prospect Evan Roos has been awarded a top United Rugby Championship award for players under the a…
Kim Ekin
09 Jun 2022, 4:27
Gustard breaks quit silence after Benetton appoint ex-Exeter coach
Ex-England assistant Paul Gustard has broken his silence over his decision to quit Benetton, the Italian URC franchise who have ap…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2022, 1:00
South Africa dominate URC dream team XV with 10 players picked
Three clubs from South Africa have provided ten picks in a URC dream team XV padded out by five more players from three of the Iri…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun 2022, 5:44
Danny Wilson sacked as Glasgow head coach
Glasgow Warriors head coach Danny Wilson has been sacked. The decision was taken by the club and Scottish Rugby following a meetin…
PA
06 Jun 2022, 8:23
Michael Lowry undergoes facial surgery
Michael Lowry has undergone surgery for a facial injury he sustained at the end of the regular season and will not be available fo…
Stefan Frost
06 Jun 2022, 7:54
South Africans dominate URC's try-scoring charts
South Africans have dominated the URC’s try scoring charts, making up five of the top six come the end of the regular season. St…
Stefan Frost
06 Jun 2022, 6:50
Scarlets confirm backroom staffer returning to England set-up
Scarlets have confirmed that their head of technical performance, Joe Lewis, is to return to the England Rugby set-up ahead of the…
Kim Ekin
06 Jun 2022, 4:26
Stormers to call up 34-year-old Springbok veteran as injury crisis hits
The Stormers are likely to call up a 34-year-old Springbok to plug a gap in their midfield for their United Rugby Championship sem…
Jan De Koning
06 Jun 2022, 3:18
Bulls DoR Jake White starts the mindgames ahead of Leinster in Dublin
Bulls director of rugby Jake White questioned the consistency of refereeing in his side’s dramatic URC quarter final victory ove…
Stefan Frost
06 Jun 2022, 2:06
Leinster set to add serious muscle ahead of hosting Bulls
Tournament favourites Leinster, fresh from a 12-try rout of Glasgow Warriors, looks set to receive a boost ahead of the arrival of…
Rugby365
06 Jun 2022, 1:14
Peter Stringer puts boot in on Munster's lame URC exit
Peter Stringer slammed the lukewarm performance of Munster on Friday as they crashed out of the URC playoffs following a 36-17 los…
Stefan Frost
05 Jun 2022, 4:12
Edinburgh fall away in Cape Town as Stormers grab semi spot
Edinburgh fell away in the second half as they suffered a 28-17 defeat to the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship quarter-…
PA
04 Jun 2022, 12:22
'It takes a bit to get used to new norm of playing rugby in June'
Leo Cullen has played down the significance of Leinster hammering Glasgow in the URC quarter-finals at the RDS, the Irish province…
Liam Heagney
04 Jun 2022, 10:39
Glasgow humiliated by Leinster in a 76-point, 12-try URC mauling
A fifth European star eluded Leinster with last week’s Heineken Champions Cup showcase showpiece final defeat to La Rochelle in …
Liam Heagney
04 Jun 2022, 9:07
Late drama as Bulls secure URC semi-final spot with win over Sharks
Chris Smith kicked a last-gasp drop-goal to send the Bulls into the United Rugby Championship semi-finals with a dramatic 30-27 vi…
PA
04 Jun 2022, 7:12
'Abject... shocking at times' - Ire mixed with relief as Munster's Van Graan era ends
Any hope that Johann van Graan might have been holding to that he could end his thoroughly mediocre rein as Munster head coach on …
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2022, 5:28
Van Graan era ends in a whimper as Ulster ease past Munster
Two first-half tries from full-back Stewart Moore helped Ulster book their place in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals
PA
03 Jun 2022, 14:05
Stuff the traditionalists, SA inclusion in Europe has no downside - Andy Goode
The addition of the South African sides to Europe’s premier club competitions has made a few waves this week but it is undoubted…
Opinion
Andy Goode
03 Jun 2022, 6:45
No Johnny Sexton as Leinster change seven for visit of Glasgow
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton is among the absentees after Leinster decided to make seven changes for Saturday’s URC quarter-fin…
Liam Heagney
03 Jun 2022, 5:07
Jake White's Bulls boom reflected in attendances
The entry of the Bulls into the United Rugby Championship (URC) has seen a boom in ticket sales, despite the franchise only being …
Ian Cameron
02 Jun 2022, 10:34
URC quarter-final: Munster make four changes, Ulster just one
Ulster and Munster have named their side's for tomorrow inaugural United Rugby Championship Quarter-Final.
Kim Ekin
02 Jun 2022, 5:48
Ospreys confirm six players leaving along with assistant James
Toby Booth has confirmed that six players are leaving the Ospreys along with assistant coach Brock James now that their 2021/22 ca…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2022, 5:08
How Joe Schmidt will make his mark on All Blacks
Joe Schmidt is not the kind of coach to take a 'hands off' approach to his work.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
31 May 2022, 9:10
Ulster sign All Black tighthead from Wasps
Ulster have announced the signing of one-cap All Black Jeff Toomaga-Allen from Wasps on a one year deal from next season.
Josh Raisey
30 May 2022, 3:23
South African URC sides indebted to La Rochelle after Champions Cup final
South African teams will have learnt a lot from watching French powerhouse La Rochelle beat Leinster in an epic European Champions…
RugbyPass
30 May 2022, 2:45
'Seems like a perfect fit': Edinburgh confirm Wes Goosen signing
Edinburgh have completed the signing of Hurricanes winger Wes Goosen, who will join the Scottish capital club ahead of the 2022/23…
Kim Ekin
26 May 2022, 5:15
'Focus is to get back to my best': Lydiate agrees new Ospreys deal
Wales international Dan Lydiate has agreed on a new contract with the Ospreys, who said that the 34-year-old flanker’s deal will…
PA
25 May 2022, 5:01
Fijian Drua's star winger is heading to the United Rugby Championship
Fijian Drua wing Onisi Ratave is heading overseas after just one season with the new Super Rugby Pacific side.
Sam Smith
25 May 2022, 4:57
'Skillset will compliment Glasgow's style': Warriors sign Manjezi
Bulls forward Sintu Manjezi has signed for Glasgow Warriors, bolstering the Scottish club’s pack ahead of the 2022/23 campaign s…
Kim Ekin
25 May 2022, 4:47
Will the Premiership go to war with the URC?
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
25 May 2022, 4:26
Two key Leinster players face race against time for Marseille
Two of Leinster biggest names are being 'continually assessed' ahead of the province's Heineken Champions Cup final this weekend a…
Ian Cameron
23 May 2022, 6:34
Springboks handed road-map to beating Wales
The Bulls and Stormers gave the Springbok coaching staff some big pointers ahead of South Africa’s three-Test series against Wal…
Jan De Koning
22 May 2022, 3:32
'Leinster Light' deny Munster a home URC quarter with Dublin win
An understrength Leinster side rose to the occasion to win 35-25 at the Aviva Stadium and deny Munster a home quarter-final in the…
PA
21 May 2022, 13:45
Leinster player ratings vs Munster | URC
The inclusion of the fit-again Jordan Larmour and Ryan Baird to take on Munster did give Saturday evening’s game with Munster so…
Liam Heagney
21 May 2022, 13:20
Edinburgh beat Glasgow to 1872 Cup glory and Champions Cup spot
Edinburgh booked their place in next season’s Heineken Champions Cup and reclaimed the 1872 Cup by overcoming a 13-point first-l…
PA
21 May 2022, 12:58
Drama as Scarlets miss out on Champions Cup after loss to Stormers
A late Ruhan Nel try saw the Scarlets miss out on Heineken Champions Cup qualification as they were beaten 26-21 by the Stormers i…
PA
21 May 2022, 11:59
Connacht survive Zebre Parma scare
Departing flanker Eoghan Masterson scored as Connacht closed out their season with a ragged 22-20 United Rugby Championship win ov…
PA
21 May 2022, 11:47
Dragons end abject season on a low with loss to Lions
The Dragons completed their dismal season without winning a game at home as they went down 21-11 to the Lions at Rodney Parade.
PA
21 May 2022, 10:05
'Shambolic' Cardiff shredded as Dai Young gives players ultimatum
Cardiff head coach Dai Young has branded his side's thrashing at the hands of Benetton Treviso as “just wasn’t good enough for…
Ian Cameron
21 May 2022, 2:59
Ospreys strengthen Champions Cup prospects despite Bulls defeat
The Ospreys moved a step closer to Heineken Champions Cup qualification despite suffering a defeat to the Bulls in Swansea.
PA
20 May 2022, 14:35
Ulster hold on for victory over Sharks to secure home quarter-final
Tries from Michael Lowry, Stuart McCloskey and James Hume enabled Ulster to claim a home URC quarter-final after they defeated the…
PA
20 May 2022, 14:06
Eight internationals among 20 players Dragons confirm are leaving
Dragons have confirmed a mass exodus of players from the club which now amounts to a total of 20 athletes since the season began.
Ian Cameron
20 May 2022, 9:49
European finalists Leinster name entirely changed XV for URC derby
Fresh from beating Toulouse last Saturday in Dublin, Heineken Champions Cup finalists Leinster have named an entirely different st…
Liam Heagney
20 May 2022, 5:04
The on-field incident 10 years ago that's still a no go for Marcell Coetzee
Ulster scrumhalf John Cooney has described what it is like to play with former Springboks and current Bulls No.8 Marcell Coetzee -…
Ian Cameron
20 May 2022, 4:18
Why John Cooney never really 'felt part' of Leinster
Ireland scrumhalf John Cooney admits that he never quite felt part of Leinster in the same way he has done at fellow Irish provinc…
Interview
Ian Cameron
19 May 2022, 7:15
Dragons sign Wales prop Rob Evans
The Dragons have confirmed the signing of Wales international prop Rob Evans from the Scarlets. The 30-year-old says it was 'time …
Kim Ekin
19 May 2022, 4:21
Ex-Harlequins boss Gustard gives verdict on first year in Italy
Former Harlequins boss Paul Gustard has delivered his verdict on how he has fared as the defence coach in his first year working a…
Liam Heagney
18 May 2022, 8:53
'URC licking their lips that it's all come down to the final game'
Nigel Carolan believes Glasgow can benefit from the fact they do not have to visit Edinburgh’s compact DAM Health Stadium this S…
PA
18 May 2022, 1:33
The 5 players Edinburgh could bring back for Glasgow clash
Edinburgh could have five players back in their ranks for Saturday’s crunch match with Glasgow.
PA
16 May 2022, 11:08
Scarlets confirm 4 Wales internationals among 9 players departing
Scarlets have confirmed the nine senior players who will be leaving the region at the end of the current season.
Kim Ekin
16 May 2022, 10:42
Felipe Contepomi is leaving Leinster
Leinster have confirmed that Felipe Contepomi will leave the province at the end of the season to link with Los Pumas in his nativ…
Kim Ekin
16 May 2022, 4:25
The 21 biggest Premiership and URC signings ahead of 2022/23
Numerous blockbuster trades have already been confirmed and below RugbyPass takes a look at some of the biggest in the Premiership…
Stefan Frost
16 May 2022, 2:06
Lions boss issues warning to rival over player poaching
Lions Rugby Company Chief Executive Officer Rudolf Straeuli is ‘hoping’ for an amicable settlement, but has not ruled out the …
Jan De Koning
14 May 2022, 4:09
Reports: Banned Springboks wing targets comeback with Sharks
Banned Springboks wing Aphiwe Dytantyi could soon be set for a career lifeline, three years after being suspended from all rugby.
Sam Smith
13 May 2022, 17:12
Dragons suffer more URC misery
The Dragons’ young fly-half Will Reed missed a last-minute penalty from 45 metres to maintain his side’s miserable record agai…
PA
13 May 2022, 14:03
Scotland's Saffa project prop commits to long-term contract with Edinburgh
Edinburgh and Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman has pledged his “long-term future” to the club.
PA
12 May 2022, 10:50
Munster unveil Kyriacou as second Rowntree appointment
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has revealed that Andi Kyriacou will join his coaching team as forwards coach from the beginnin…
Kim Ekin
12 May 2022, 6:43
Bulls confirm signing of World Cup winner Sbu Nkosi
Jake White's Bulls have confirmed the signing of Sbu Nkosi from the United Rugby Championship rivals the Sharks.
Kim Ekin
12 May 2022, 3:29
'Really difficult job': Edinburgh confirm the seven who are leaving
Edinburgh have used their free week following their Challenge Cup exit last weekend to Wasps to confirm the names of the seven pla…
Kim Ekin
11 May 2022, 5:54
Connacht name the 12 players leaving at the end of their season
Connacht have confirmed the names of all twelve players leaving them at end of the current season, adding that a squad of 44 has s…
Liam Heagney
10 May 2022, 8:03
Edinburgh raid RFU Championship for 'immediate effect' signing
Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of loosehead prop Jamie Jack, who joins the club with immediate effect from English Champions…
Ian Cameron
09 May 2022, 6:57
Zebre Parma sign former Springboks U20s star Visser
Zebre Parma have confirmed that they have signed former South African U20s star Dennis Visser.
Kim Ekin
09 May 2022, 5:29
Ospreys boss Toby Booth questions URC's integrity
Ospreys boss Toby Booth has questioned the integrity of the United Rugby Championship (URC) after stating that the staging of the …
Ian Cameron
09 May 2022, 2:05
Morgan Morris hat-trick gives Ospreys victory over Dragons
Morgan Morris scored a hat-trick of tries as Ospreys collected a bonus-point 50-31 victory over Dragons to maintain the pressure o…
PA
08 May 2022, 9:23
McGeechan wades in on potential axeing of Welsh region
Sir Ian McGeechan has waded in on the speculation that one of Wales' four regional sides to be binned next season.
Ian Cameron
08 May 2022, 4:22
'A big mistake': Ruddock wades into row over bombshell WRU report
Grand Slam-winning coach Mike Ruddock has explained why it would be a big mistake if the WRU followed through on a recommendation …
Liam Heagney
07 May 2022, 4:02
WRU and regions issue joint statement in bid to ease fears
The WRU and the regions have issued a joint statement through the Professional Rugby Board (PRB) in an attempt to ease fears aroun…
Ian Cameron
07 May 2022, 3:22
Bulls sign Springboks star Sbu Nkosi
Bulls director of rugby Jake White has confirmed that the franchise have signed Springboks flyer Sbu Nkosi from the Sharks.
Ian Cameron
07 May 2022, 2:45
Five-try first half sees Cardiff to bonus-point victory over Zebre Parma
Cardiff scored five first-half tries on their way to a 42-14 bonus-point victory over Zebre Parma at the Arms Park.
PA
06 May 2022, 14:27
No Andrew Conway as Munster name side for Toulouse in Dublin
Andrew Conway didn't win his race for fitness ahead of Munster's vital Heineken Champions Cup clash with Toulouse at the Aviva Sta…
Ian Cameron
06 May 2022, 5:01
George North switches position for first Ospreys start in a year
George North returns to the Ospreys' starting line-up for the first time in a year and is positioned at centre as they take on the…
Kim Ekin
06 May 2022, 4:46
'Easy decision': Myler extends for his 21st season as a pro player
Stephen Myler is set to play his 21st season as a professional rugby player after extending his stay at the Ospreys for another ye…
Kim Ekin
06 May 2022, 3:19
Ospreys statement: 'Bullish about the future of rugby in Wales'
Threatened Ospreys have issued a statement in response to reports that they or Dragons are in the firing line if the Welsh Rugby U…
Kim Ekin
06 May 2022, 1:44
Dean Ryan's warning after seismic Welsh rugby leak
Dragons boss Dean Ryan insists a reduction in the number of regions from four to three would be a damaging step for Welsh rugby to…
PA
05 May 2022, 9:24
'We want to do something special, we want to win silverware'
Jamie Hodgson has challenged Edinburgh to cap an impressive season with silverware. Mike Blair’s side have thrived since moving …
PA
05 May 2022, 9:17
Stormers set to lure Bok hooker back from France
South African United Rugby Championship side the DHL Stormers look set to lure a Springbok hooker back from France.
Kim Ekin
05 May 2022, 7:21
'Surreal': Amos posts retirement note after season-ending injury
Wales back three player Hallam Amos has played his final rugby match as a professional following a season-ending hamstring injury …
Kim Ekin
05 May 2022, 2:54
'Never yield to force': Turmoil in Wales over latest bombshell plan
The Welsh Rugby Union have issued a statement after it emerged that a bombshell recommendation in the Oakwell Sports Advisory repo…
Kim Ekin
05 May 2022, 2:26
Mike Prendergast coming home to Munster after nine years in France
Ex-Munster scrum-half Mike Prendergast is to rejoin the Irish club as its new attack coach from Racing 92. The soon-to-be 45-year-…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2022, 9:20
'A big draw for me': Jack Walsh swaps Exeter for a Welsh region
Ospreys have signed ex-Australia U18s out-half Jack Walsh on a two-year deal from Exeter. The 22-year-old American-born graduate o…
Kim Ekin
04 May 2022, 5:13
'Rugby can be ruthless': Matt Healy announces his retirement
Former Ireland international Matt Healy has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season following a …
Kim Ekin
03 May 2022, 10:17
'Petulent' Springbok hopeful pilloried for 'trying to be a hard man'
Aspiring Springbok Evan Roos has been branded as 'looking like a turkey' after he instigated an off-the-ball incident in the Unite…
Kim Ekin
02 May 2022, 7:00
Leinster's view on the South African sides in the URC
The South African franchises have played a huge role in the reboot of European Rugby, says Leinster coach Leo Cullen.
Rugby365
02 May 2022, 3:44
Two Bulls locks heading to the door in Pretoria
Jake White's Bulls are set to suffer a double whammy of losses at the franchise with reports in South Africa indicating a mini exo…
Kim Ekin
01 May 2022, 12:03
Stormers' frank admission despite win over 'Leinster B'
The objective of reaching the United Rugby Championship Final Eight has been accompanied by a sense of disappointment for Stormers…
Rugby365
01 May 2022, 5:52
Ulster cling on for valuable victory over Edinburgh
Ulster withstood a late home onslaught to secure a narrow win which lifts them to fifth in the United Rugby Championship table and…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 15:25
90pt Welsh derby sees Ospreys keep Champions Cup hopes alive
The Ospreys kept their Heineken Champions Cup qualification hopes alive with a thrilling 54-36 victory over the Scarlets in Swanse…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 12:24
Leinster 'Light' fall to Stormers but secure URC top ranking
Leinster confirmed their place as top seeds in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals despite being beaten 20-13 by the Stor…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 11:57
Zebre claim first win in 14 months
Zebre Parma claimed their first United Rugby Championship victory since February last year as they defeated the Dragons 23-18 at S…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 9:58
Sharks boost top-four prospects with comeback win over Connacht
Connacht were blown away in the second half by the Sharks as they fell short of completing a clean sweep of the United Rugby Champ…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 9:53
Bok centre Am is returning to South Africa
Springboks centre Lukhanyo Am is set to return to the Sharks set-up in the coming weeks when he completes his short stint in Japan…
Kim Ekin
30 Apr 2022, 7:37
Lions battle back after Benetton scare
The Lions claimed a bonus point victory as they defeated United Rugby Championship opponents Benetton 37-29 in Johannesburg.
PA
30 Apr 2022, 7:18
Glasgow URC play-off bid could go down to Edinburgh showdown after loss to Bulls
Glasgow’s United Rugby Championship play-off hopes could go down to a season-ending clash with Scottish rivals Edinburgh.
PA
29 Apr 2022, 14:42
Munster secure URC play-off spot with bonus-point win over Cardiff
Munster guaranteed a play-off berth in the United Rugby Championship and boosted their hopes of a home quarter-final.
PA
29 Apr 2022, 14:19
George North to make along awaited return to rugby
Wales star George North is set to make his comeback on Saturday after a year out of rugby. North has been named among the replacem…
PA
29 Apr 2022, 8:02
Academy scrumhalf gets first start as Leinster 'B team' takes on Stormers
After coming within inches of beating the Sharks last weekend in Durban, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has heavily rotated his te…
Kim Ekin
29 Apr 2022, 5:10
URC chief delivers the latest blow in Cheetahs' fight for survival
United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi has dismissed talks of a possible B division for the new URC competition that would o…
Chris Jones
28 Apr 2022, 8:24
Stormers enlist Cheetahs help ahead of Leinster game
The Stormers have received much-needed help from one of their fellow South African franchises. With the hooker position being a ma…
Rugby365
25 Apr 2022, 8:42
Ronan Kelleher has been flown home by Leinster
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher has been flown home from South Africa by Leinster - a decision branded as precautionary by the provi…
Ian Cameron
25 Apr 2022, 5:23
'I loved having South Africa in the competition': Foster on South Africa's Super Rugby exit
In Ian Foster's "ideal world", the All Blacks head coach would love to have South African franchises competing in Super Rugby.
Sam Smith
24 Apr 2022, 21:26
Claims of underhand tactics levelled at Connacht in wake of Ellis Park win
Connacht coach Andy Friend was the picture of innocence, claiming in his post-match media briefing that every injury stoppage was …
Jan De Koning
24 Apr 2022, 7:33
Calls for league style scrum 'shot clock' in union
Rugby pundit Matt Williams has implored rugby union’s governing bodies to consider introducing a shot clock at scrum time.
Stefan Frost
24 Apr 2022, 4:26
Second-half display earns Ospreys comfortable win at Cardiff
The Ospreys pulled clear in the second half to earn a 22-6 victory over Cardiff in their Welsh derby at the Arms Park.
PA
23 Apr 2022, 22:29
Pressure mounting on Willie le Roux to retain Springboks fullback jersey over young stars
Aphelele Fassi at the Sharks and the Stormers pair Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant continue to make outstanding plays from the …
Sam Smith
23 Apr 2022, 22:20
Sharks edge Leinster at the death in Durban thriller
The Sharks denied Leinster an opportunity to wrap up top spot in the United Rugby Championship with two games to spare in a hard-f…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 11:45
Scarlets keep top-eight hopes alive with bonus-point win at Dragons
The Scarlets stayed in the hunt for the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a 38-19 bonus-point win over the Dragons at Rodne…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 10:06
Connacht become only the second Euro side to win on South African soil
Connacht moved one win away from completing a clean sweep of the United Rugby Championship’s South African sides as they edged t…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 9:32
Bulls too strong for Benetton
The Bulls were made to work hard for a 46-29 United Rugby Championship victory over Benetton in Pretoria.
PA
23 Apr 2022, 7:17
Rassie Tweets shock Springboks omission Evan Roos
Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has reached out publically to snubbed Stormers back row Evan Roos.
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2022, 5:24
Stormers pay dear price for Glasgow win as Bok suffers 'significant' injury
Hooker has become a ‘flash point’ for the Stormers, after yet another injury. The Stormers scored a convincing 32-7 bonus-poin…
Jan De Koning
23 Apr 2022, 4:44
Edinburgh survive Zebre Parma scare to boost play-off bid
Edinburgh were pushed all the way by basement club Zebre Parma in a 29-26 victory that strengthens their grasp on a United Rugby C…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 3:08
Munster sack Ulster in Belfast for first time since 2016
Ulster fell to their first home defeat in the United Rugby Championship as Munster came away from Belfast.
PA
22 Apr 2022, 14:30
Glasgow fall behind Stormers in bid for home URC quarter-final following defeat
Glasgow fell behind the Stormers in the race for a home United Rugby Championship quarter-final as they suffered a 32-7 defeat in …
PA
22 Apr 2022, 11:55
'Promising' Steffan Thomas to stay at Scarlets
Loosehead Steffan Thomas has signed a new contract committing his future to the Scarlets.
Kim Ekin
22 Apr 2022, 8:11
Ospreys pair humiliated homeless man in 'totally unacceptable' video
The Ospreys have confirmed that two players who made a humiliating video of a homeless man in Cardiff will now work with a homeles…
Ian Cameron
22 Apr 2022, 4:56
Cammy Hutchison and Freddie Owsley to start for Edinburgh
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair has handed Cammy Hutchison and Freddie Owsley starts against Zebre as the push for silverware cont…
PA
21 Apr 2022, 7:18
URC statement: Where the 2022 final will be played
United Rugby Championship officials have finally ended speculation that South Africa was poised to stage the final of the 201/22 U…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 5:49
'Huge attacking threat': Highlanders' Tomkinson signs for Dragons
URC strugglers Dragons have confirmed the major signing of Super Rugby Pacific back Sio Tomkinson from the Highlanders in New Zeal…
Kim Ekin
21 Apr 2022, 5:23
Jake White's Bulls deny 'revenge' for 2021 shock loss a motivation
The Vodacom Bulls deny they are trying to avenge last year's shock loss to Benetton in the final of the 2021 Rainbow Cup.
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2022, 4:49
Giant prop to face his former side as Glasgow name 32-man squad for SA
Glasgow Warriors have named a squad of 32 players to travel to South Africa for this month’s crucial United Rugby Championship d…
Rugby365
18 Apr 2022, 7:13
Leinster send largely second string 31-man squad to South Africa
Leinster are sending a mostly second-string squad on a two week tour of South Africa in the United Rugby Championship.
Kim Ekin
18 Apr 2022, 3:34
URC looking at 'B Division' that will include Cheetahs
A crucial meeting of the minds at the end of the month could pave the way for the Cheetahs to return to international competition …
Jan De Koning
17 Apr 2022, 6:51
Fighting Dan Biggar for 10 jersey gave Sam Davies 'competitive edge'
Dragons fly-half Sam Davies believes his time spent playing with Dan Biggar early in his career had a formative role in helping hi…
Interview
PA
17 Apr 2022, 2:13
Dragons stun Scarlets with thrilling win in Llanelli
The Dragons secured only their second victory of the season as they beat the Scarlets 38-27 in Llanelli.
PA
16 Apr 2022, 15:39
Scotland back-row forward signs new contract with Edinburgh
Scotland international Luke Crosbie has signed a new contract with Edinburgh ahead of his comeback from injury.
PA
14 Apr 2022, 8:44
Wales scrumhalf Williams to stay at Dragons
Wales scrum half Rhodri Williams is set to stay at the Dragons, the region have confirmed today.
Kim Ekin
14 Apr 2022, 6:28
'Appalling, shameful' - Cardiff slammed in open letter from fan group
A significant portion of Cardiff's supporter base have slammed the management of the team, branding its performance against local …
Ian Cameron
11 Apr 2022, 10:15
'Rob is an exceptional talent': Ulster lock in hero of Toulouse Baloucoune
Ulster have moved fast to lock in Rob Baloucoune, whose three tries helped seal Ulster's historic win over European champions Toul…
Kim Ekin
11 Apr 2022, 9:22
Leinster recall Ireland trio but James Ryan not one of them
Leinster will welcome back three Ireland internationals ahead of the second leg of their Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 clash …
Kim Ekin
11 Apr 2022, 6:31
Graham Rowntree to be named Munster head coach
Former England forwards coach Graham Rowntree is set to be confirmed as the new Munster head coach, according to reports in Irelan…
Kim Ekin
11 Apr 2022, 5:04
Jake White's Bulls sign Dylan Smith
The Vodacom Bulls have secured the signing of prop Dylan Smith from Stade Francais.
Kim Ekin
11 Apr 2022, 4:37
'How do you get a yellow card for a head-high tackle with an open try line?'
Bulls fullback Kurt Lee Arendse raced away down the left hand touchline after fielded a kick only to be hit with a high coat hange…
Sam Smith
09 Apr 2022, 20:14
Bulls run out of steam as Stormers clinch heavyweight URC derby
The Stormers claimed bragging rights in their heavyweight all-South African URC clash with the Bulls in Cape Town. The hosts ran o…
PA
09 Apr 2022, 7:20
Watch: The Stormers breakout wing who is taking over the URC
The 26-year-old has bagged nine tries so far, including two against Ospreys on the weekend. He does not just possess finishing pro…
Sam Smith
06 Apr 2022, 18:54
'Huge gulf': Welsh coach worried by the power imbalance with South Africa
The Wales national team has never won a Test against the Boks in South Africa and as it stands none of their regional sides has wo…
Jan De Koning
05 Apr 2022, 14:21
'What I'm hearing is the final is going to be in South Africa'
The inaugural season of the United Rugby Championship is poised to have an intriguing twist as it is rumoured that the June 18 URC…
Liam Heagney
05 Apr 2022, 3:00
Tensions boiling over treatment of referees in URC games hosted in South Africa
With the opening up of international borders, European teams have been able to travel to South Africa regularly for the first time…
Sam Smith
04 Apr 2022, 20:10
'Sorry for not responding sooner' - Bulls and Stormers go at it on social
Shots have been fired between the Stormers and the Bulls on social media ahead of their huge United Rugby Championship clash at Ca…
Rugby365
04 Apr 2022, 8:12
Johnny McNicholl double powers Scarlets win over Cardiff in Welsh derby
A brace of tries from Johnny McNicholl along with scores from Sam Costelow and Sione Kalamafoni, who was later red-carded, earned …
PA
02 Apr 2022, 19:08
'When have you last seen a South African 10 like that?': Exciting Stormers flyhalf hailed
The ball skills of Stormers players were on show as left wing Leolin Zas scored a brace, including a brilliant chip chase recovery…
Sam Smith
02 Apr 2022, 18:57
'It's an absolute joke. It's a complete joke...for me, that isn't even a penalty'
Former Irish international Stephen Ferris has blasted the decision-making in the United Rugby Championship clash between the Bulls…
Sam Smith
02 Apr 2022, 17:18
Clinical Leinster pick Munster apart in Limerick
Leinster outscored Munster by four tries to one to earn a 34-19 bonus-point win at Thomond Park which extends their lead at the to…
PA
02 Apr 2022, 13:25
Ospreys blown away by Stormers despite the return of 8 Test players
The Stormers completed a clean sweep of victories for South African teams in the United Rugby Championship this weekend by dispatc…
PA
02 Apr 2022, 11:37
Pathetic, embarassing, inexcusable: Steve Diamond rips Worcester apart
Worcester’s lead rugby consultant Steve Diamond admitted he felt humiliated after seeing his side crushed 45-10 by Newcastle at …
PA
02 Apr 2022, 10:45
Edinburgh fall short of South African double
Edinburgh failed to complete a South African double as they slipped to a 15-9 defeat by the Lions in Johannesburg.
PA
02 Apr 2022, 9:44
Ulster fade in Pretoria heat as Coetzee and Bulls go on the charge
Marcell Coetzee emerged as the chief tormentor of Ulster by blasting over for the crucial try against his old teammates as the Vod…
PA
02 Apr 2022, 7:34
Watch: Giant prop Tietie Tuimauga saves Connacht's skin
Tietie Tuimauga rescued a vital win for Connacht after they looked to have thrown away victory in a 21-17 triumph at Benetton.
PA
02 Apr 2022, 6:45
'The last 2 weeks we got an education in power... there is a huge gulf'
Wales’ hope of winning a Test against the Springboks in South Africa for the first time appears to be fading fast.
Jan De Koning
02 Apr 2022, 6:18
Hooker hat-trick helps Glasgow to big win over Zebre Parma
Glasgow hooker Johnny Matthews grabbed a hat-trick during a 40-12 win over Zebre Parma on an emotional night at Scotstoun.
PA
01 Apr 2022, 14:06
Wales star Ross Moriarty suffers serious injury as Dragons thrashed in South Africa
Wales back-row Ross Moriarty suffered a serious-looking injury on a chastening night for the Dragons in Durban.
PA
01 Apr 2022, 12:55
Leinster name side for Munster but no sign of Sexton
Leo Cullen has named a powerful side for Leinster's derby game with Munster this weekend in Limerick, although Ireland talisman Jo…
Ian Cameron
01 Apr 2022, 4:22
Edinburgh name side laden with Scottish internationals for Jo'burg mission
Mike Blair has named an Edinburgh side heavy with Scottish internationals for their United Rugby Championship (URC) showdown with …
Ian Cameron
01 Apr 2022, 4:07
Glasgow Warriors to pay tribute to murdered former player Federico Aramburu
Glasgow will pay tribute to their former player Federico Aramburu at Friday’s United Rugby Championship match against Zebre.
PA
31 Mar 2022, 9:46
Giant Wales forward Davies to stay at Ospreys
Former Wales stalwart Bradley Davies is to stay on at United Rugby Championship side Ospreys at the age of 35.
Ian Cameron
31 Mar 2022, 6:56
Former Ireland wing Kearney set for months on sideline
Former Ireland wing Dave Kearney is set for months on the sideline after undoing surgery on a hamstring injury.
Ian Cameron
28 Mar 2022, 6:54
Four more Scotland internationals sent to South Africa
Four Scotland internationals have been flown to South Africa to join Edinburgh in their United Rugby Championship (URC) tour of th…
Ian Cameron
28 Mar 2022, 2:56
Bulls set to lose Madosh Tambwe to France?
Bulls winger Madosh Tambwe has been linked with a move to the Top 14 - at least according to reports from France.
Kim Ekin
27 Mar 2022, 11:45
Leinster set to sign former All Blacks centre Charlie Ngatai
United Rugby Championship side Leinster have been linked to former All Blacks centre Charlie Ngatai.
Ian Cameron
27 Mar 2022, 10:02
Ben Muncaster wants another South African scalp after history making win
Edinburgh forward Ben Muncaster targeted a South Africa double after his side created United Rugby Championship history with victo…
PA
27 Mar 2022, 3:45
'I have to be really careful what I say here' - McFarland furious over decision
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland was not happy with a late referee and TMO decision that denied his team a victory over the Stormer…
Rugby365
27 Mar 2022, 2:50
Watch: Leinster tear Connacht apart after former teammate red carded just 2 minutes in
Fourteen-man Connacht were floored by six second-half tries as Leinster ran out 45-8 winners of a bruising United Rugby Championsh…
PA
26 Mar 2022, 15:23
Bulls continue their charge up the URC table by trouncing Dragons
The Bulls continued their charge towards a possible URC playoff place by claiming an emphatic 55-20 victory over the Dragons in Pr…
PA
26 Mar 2022, 13:40
High-flying Glasgow left stunned by second-half Cardiff comeback
Theo Cabango scored two tries as Cardiff produced a second-half URC comeback to stun high-flying Glasgow at the Arms Park.
PA
26 Mar 2022, 13:30
Edinburgh acclimatise brilliantly to sink Sharks in South Africa
Edinburgh became the first northern hemisphere team to win a United Rugby Championship game in South Africa this season as they su…
PA
26 Mar 2022, 12:54
Stormers hold on as late Ulster try is disallowed in Cape Town
Ulster had a 78th-minute try disallowed as they slipped to a 23-20 URC defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town.
PA
26 Mar 2022, 9:32
Scarlets too good as Zebre slump to a 12th successive URC defeat
The Scarlets claimed their first away win of the season as they defeated URC opponents Zebre Parma 41-24 at Stadio Sergio Lanfranc…
PA
26 Mar 2022, 8:08
Munster return to winning ways against Benetton in United Rugby Championship
Fly-half Ben Healy kicked 21 points as Munster got back to winning ways with a 51-22 United Rugby Championship victory over Benett…
PA
25 Mar 2022, 15:48
URC sacks its social media agency after appalling concussion gaffe
The United Rugby Championship (URC) has sacked the social media agency responsible for posting a TikTok on its official account mo…
PA
24 Mar 2022, 10:34
URC branded 'irresponsible' over damaging video mocking concussion
Long-serving Cardiff winger Aled Summerhill has called out the United Rugby Championship (URC) after they published a video on soc…
Kim Ekin
24 Mar 2022, 2:51
'I'd multiple opportunities': Sione Vailanu signs for Glasgow
Glasgow have signed Tongan No8 Sione Vailanu from Worcester for the 2022/23 campaign subject to medical and visa. The 27-year-old,…
Kim Ekin
23 Mar 2022, 6:52
'Big Dev' Toner announces retirement from rugby
Leinster have confirmed that former Ireland second row Devin Toner is set to retire at the end of the current season.
Kim Ekin
21 Mar 2022, 3:40
Italian international Zanon makes mid-season transfer to Pau
Pau have signed Italian international Marco Zanon with immediate effect from Benetton Treviso.
Ian Cameron
20 Mar 2022, 12:43
Cardiff the latest side thrashed in South African rout
Stormers ran in six tries to deal Cardiff’s hopes of reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs a heavy blow with a 40-3 w…
PA
20 Mar 2022, 8:47
Sharks too strong for Zebre Parma
The Sharks pulled clear in the second half to earn a 38-6 United Rugby Championship victory over Zebre Parma in Durban.
PA
19 Mar 2022, 12:50
Lions roar back in second half to sink Munster
Munster faded after making a strong start as they slipped to a 23-21 United Rugby Championship defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg…
PA
19 Mar 2022, 7:27
Tom Gordon scores twice as Glasgow claim 1872 Cup victory over Edinburgh
Glasgow flanker Tom Gordon scored a double before limping off as Warriors beat Edinburgh 30-17 at Scotstoun.
PA
18 Mar 2022, 15:42
Outclassed Scarlets suffer heavy defeat to Bulls in Pretoria
The Scarlets fell victim to a rampant Bulls performance as they suffered a 57-12 United Rugby Championship defeat in Pretoria.
PA
18 Mar 2022, 12:45
Scarlets fly home Wales international Lee after brutal training injury
The Scarlets will have the added boost this Friday of Los Pumas back row Tomas Lezana who returns from injury for their trip to th…
Kim Ekin
17 Mar 2022, 5:30
Stormers recall Springbok RWC winner for visit of Cardiff
Captain Steven Kitshoff returns for the Stormers’ United Rugby Championship clash with Cardiff at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.
Rugby365
17 Mar 2022, 2:52
Connacht sign Irish qualified ex-Aussie U20s star Ralston
Connacht have signed an ex-Australia U20s star from Super Rugby's Western Force. Winger/centre Byron Ralston has made 14 Super Rug…
Kim Ekin
14 Mar 2022, 3:48
Seabelo Senatla bags hat-trick as Stormers hammer Zebre
Seabelo Senatla scored a hat-trick of tries as the Stormers claimed a comfortable 55-7 United Rugby Championship victory over Zebr…
PA
13 Mar 2022, 12:15
Cardiff pay for a slow start in Johannesburg
Cardiff paid for a slow start as they suffered a 37-20 United Rugby Championship defeat to the Lions in Johannesburg.
PA
13 Mar 2022, 10:26
Ulster beat Leinster back-to-back for first time since 2013
Ulster made it a rare double over Leinster after beating the reigning URC champions 18-13 on a rain-swept night in Belfast which b…
PA
13 Mar 2022, 1:07
Video: Du Plessis sent off for needless ruck incident with Munster No.8
Munster fell just short of completing a stunning second-half comeback as they suffered a 29-24 United Rugby Championship defeat to…
PA
12 Mar 2022, 8:41
Video: Absurd Hendrikse skill as depleted Scarlets eaten by Bok-laden Sharks
The Scarlets put on a spirited display but were left empty-handed as they fell to a 37-20 United Rugby Championship defeat to the …
PA
11 Mar 2022, 11:51
Scarlets to face 'star-studded' Sharks side bristling with 9 Springboks
The Scarlets face a daunting task as they travel to South Africa and Sharks side packed with Springboks at the Hollywoodbets Kings…
Sam Smith
10 Mar 2022, 5:53
Claims URC referees are neutering South African scrum advantage
Tappe Henning has his work cut out for him as the debate around refereeing interpretations continues to pop up ahead of matchdays.…
Warren Fortune
10 Mar 2022, 2:24
After walking out on Dragons ex-Wales star takes aim at Dean Ryan
Tarvis Knoyle has taken aim at Dragons head coach Dean Ryan during an appearance on a Welsh language television show in Wales over…
Ian Cameron
06 Mar 2022, 9:02
Ospreys made to work for win over gutsy Zebre Parma
The Ospreys picked up a fourth successive home victory in the United Rugby Championship but were made to work for their 27-22 win …
PA
06 Mar 2022, 8:23
Recent winning Glasgow run shattered by second-half Scarlets show
The Scarlets triumphed 35-10 over Glasgow in Llanelli to bring the visitors’ five-match winning run in the United Rugby Champion…
PA
05 Mar 2022, 11:51
Dreadful Dragons have no answers as Munster run in ten tries
Munster were in complete control as they handed the Dragons a ten-try 64-3 defeat in the United Rugby Championship at Thomond Park…
PA
05 Mar 2022, 11:40
Leinster back on top in the URC after their nine-try Italian job
Leinster reclaimed the top spot in the United Rugby Championship with a 61-17 Saturday thrashing of Benetton in Treviso.
PA
05 Mar 2022, 7:38
Ulster move top of United Rugby Championship after cruising past Cardiff
Ulster hit top spot in the United Rugby Championship after running in seven tries to ease past Cardiff 48-12 and register their si…
PA
04 Mar 2022, 14:00
Edinburgh rack up eight tries in Connacht demolition job
Edinburgh ended their three-game losing run in some style against Connacht, scoring eight tries in a 56-8 United Rugby Championshi…
PA
04 Mar 2022, 13:54
Rob Harley returns from injury for Glasgow at Scarlets
Rob Harley returns from injury as Glasgow travel to Wales to face Scarlets. The Warriors’ record appearance holder will play his…
Ian Cameron
04 Mar 2022, 11:23
Ruhan Nel learns fate after 'gobsmacking' citing that infuriated Stormers
Stormers Ruhan Nel has avoided a ban after facing a disciplinary panel for the yellow card he received playing against Connacht in…
Ian Cameron
04 Mar 2022, 8:27
Exeter to sign one-time Ireland centre and a lock from Leinster - report
The mini-exodus at Leinster is set to continue with a total of five players now linked with imminent moves away from the province.…
Ian Cameron
04 Mar 2022, 2:08
Sharks show teeth in Italy in first meeting with Benetton
The Sharks claimed a bonus-point 29-7 victory over Benetton in the first meeting between the two sides.
PA
26 Feb 2022, 10:02
Ill-discipline costs Stormers as Connacht unleash winning comeback
Connacht moved into sixth place in the United Rugby Championship following a hard-fought 19-17 victory over the Stormers at a bree…
PA
26 Feb 2022, 7:23
Leinster tame Lions to strengthen United Rugby Championship lead
Leinster moved four points clear at the top of the United Rugby Championship following a 21-13 win over the Lions at the RDS Arena…
PA
25 Feb 2022, 14:54
Bulls hit winless Zebre for six
The Bulls ran in six tries to beat Zebre Parma 45-7 and ensure the Italians’ winless run in the United Rugby Championship will e…
PA
25 Feb 2022, 11:54
Leinster sign one time Springbok Jason Jenkins
Leinster have confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in Irish rugby circles, announcing the signing of one-time Springbok Jason J…
Ian Cameron
24 Feb 2022, 4:38
Ulster sign an Irish giant from the second tier of French rugby
Ulster have gone shopping in the French Pro D2, confirming the signing of lock Frank Bradshaw Ryan from Nevers on a one-year deal.
Kim Ekin
23 Feb 2022, 2:53
SA teams to have mettle tested by URC heavyweights
Although the South African sides have yet to make waves in the current Vodacom United Rugby Championship table, Munster coach Joha…
RugbyPass
22 Feb 2022, 4:51
URC confirm new dates for Welsh derbies with Cardiff caveat
The United Rugby Championship (URC) have released new dates for three Welsh derbies which were postponed over the Christmas period…
Kim Ekin
21 Feb 2022, 6:10
Lions slayer Morn Steyn cops ban for red card hit on fellow Bok
Bulls flyhalf Morne Steyn has copped a ban after being cited for a tackle with a 'high degree of danger; during their recent Unite…
Ian Cameron
21 Feb 2022, 5:49
Ulster overcome Dragons at wet and windy Rodney Parade
Ulster moved back up to second in the United Rugby Championship table with a 12-0 victory over the Dragons at a wet and windswept …
PA
20 Feb 2022, 8:21
Jake White's Bulls to lose Arno Botha to France - report
The Vodacom Bulls are reportedly set to lose Arno Both to Lyon, just a year after he returned to Pretoria.
Kim Ekin
20 Feb 2022, 4:03
Connacht break 17-year hoodoo in Wales
Connacht pulled off a historic first ever win at Parc y Scarlets by beating the Welsh region 29-23 on Saturday night.
PA
20 Feb 2022, 1:20
Glasgow get the better of Benetton on wet night at Scotstoun
Glasgow overcame the rain and some determined opposition to pick up a hard-fought 13-3 victory over Benetton which lifts them to s…
PA
20 Feb 2022, 1:12
James Lowe wonder try sends message to Andy Farrell's Ireland
James Lowe was back with a bang as his electric 56th-minute try lit up Leinster’s 29-7 United Rugby Championship win over the Os…
PA
19 Feb 2022, 11:40
Lood de Jager in talks with URC side - report
While his exit from Sale Sharks has been viewed as a done deal for some time, the exact destination of Springboks' lock Lood de Ja…
Ian Cameron
19 Feb 2022, 6:38
Simon Zebo hat-trick sees Munster to bonus-point victory over Edinburgh
Simon Zebo stole the show with a hat-trick of tries in Munster’s 34-20 United Rugby Championship win over Edinburgh at Thomond P…
PA
18 Feb 2022, 14:07
Storm Eunice claims URC fixture as Met Office issue red weather warning
Cardiff’s United Rugby Championship clash with Italian club Zebre has been postponed due to Storm Eunice.
PA
17 Feb 2022, 11:28
Scotland quartet back for Edinburgh against Munster
Edinburgh have four Scotland internationals back in their team for the trip to face Munster. Centre Mark Bennett, stand-off Blair …
PA
17 Feb 2022, 7:03
'Tank's a whole lot more dangerous': Eben Etzebeth joins Sharks
Springboks enforcer Eben Etzebeth will join the Durban-based Sharks from Toulon at the end of the current season in Europe.
Liam Heagney
17 Feb 2022, 3:38
'Vital piece of the puzzle': Leo Cullen extends his Leinster deal
Leinster and the IRFU have confirmed that Leo Cullen is staying put after agreeing to a one-year contract extension at the Irish p…
Kim Ekin
16 Feb 2022, 3:14
It's a special moment - Charlie Savala signs new Edinburgh deal
Stand-off Charlie Savala has expressed his delight after signing a new deal with Edinburgh.
PA
16 Feb 2022, 1:32
'Always had great ambitions': Dragons confirm JJ Hanrahan signing
Welsh strugglers Dragons have confirmed the expected signing of Irish out-half JJ Hanrahan on a long-term deal from Clermont.
Kim Ekin
15 Feb 2022, 5:27
Facial surgery sidelines Ireland prospect for 4 to 6 weeks
Ireland prospect Ciaran Frawley has been ruled out for four to six weeks after sustaining a nasty facial injury.
Ian Cameron
14 Feb 2022, 6:32
Warrick Gelant the latest Bok picked off by French heavyweights - report
Stormers back Warrick Gelant looks set to fill the void left by Teddy Thomas when he leaves Racing 92 at the end of the season.
Stefan Frost
14 Feb 2022, 3:07
Sharks confirm Neil Powell as new DoR
Neil Powell, who has guided the Blitzboks to a record-equalling 34-match winning streak, will end his nine years in charge by tryi…
Chris Jones
14 Feb 2022, 2:46
Red cards mar Sharks' URC win over Bulls
Both teams had a man sent off as the Sharks claimed a 29-22 bonus-point victory over the Bulls in Pretoria.
PA
12 Feb 2022, 10:07
Former player heaps misery on Lions teammates
The Stormers strengthened their grip on top spot in the United Rugby Championship’s South African Shield with a 32-10 bonus-poin…
PA
12 Feb 2022, 7:29
Glasgow edge out Munster as Jack Crowley miss proves decisive
Young Munster fly half Jack Crowley missed a crucial conversion that allowed Glasgow to escape with the narrowest of wins.
PA
11 Feb 2022, 14:47
Leinster climb above Edinburgh with bonus-point victory in Dublin
Max Deegan’s 70th-minute try delivered maximum points for Leinster in a scrappy 26-7 United Rugby Championship win over Edinburg…
PA
11 Feb 2022, 13:58
Former Wales scrumhalf Knoyle leaves Dragons with 'immediate effect'
Former Wales scrumhalf Tavis Knoyle departs the Dragons with 'immediate effect' - the region have confirmed.
Kim Ekin
11 Feb 2022, 7:23
Hurricanes boss Jason Holland responds to speculation over Munster job
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has replied to suggestions that he will look to apply for the vacant Munster job over the comi…
Alex McLeod
10 Feb 2022, 20:35
'Mindset is to be the No1 hooker': Ospreys sign Scott Baldwin
Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin has re-signed for Ospreys after his departure from Worcester on compassionate grounds last week. The…
PA
09 Feb 2022, 12:51
URC statement: European teams playing in South Africa next month
The United Rugby Championship says it has taken measures to avoid a repeat of the repatriation issues that surrounded the postpone…
PA
09 Feb 2022, 4:25
Leinster confirm Ireland flanker out for '8 to 10 weeks'
Ireland flanker Will Connors has been ruled out of action for '8 to 10 weeks' Leinster have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2022, 8:01
Struggling Lions set to lose centres to Prem and Top 14 - reports
The Lions are reportedly set to lose two of their senior centres. According to the Rapport, Wandisile Simelane and Burger Odendaal…
Rugby365
07 Feb 2022, 3:27
Stormers storm to the top of the table with victory over Sharks
The Stormers climbed to the top of the United Rugby Championship’s South African Shield with a 20-10 victory over the Sharks in …
PA
05 Feb 2022, 9:31
Bulls claim back-to-back wins over the Lions in United Rugby Championship
The Bulls made it back-to-back United Rugby Championship wins over the Lions with a 21-13 victory in Pretoria.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 7:13
Ulster go top of United Rugby Championship with victory over Connacht
Ireland squad member Robert Baloucoune touched down twice as Ulster climbed to the top of the United Rugby Championship table with…
PA
04 Feb 2022, 15:00
Craig Gilroy hit with ban for 'reckless' horror tackle on Tom Rogers
Ulster's Craig Gilroy has been hit with a ban for his horror tackle on Scarlets' winger Tom Rogers in the United Rugby Championshi…
Ian Cameron
04 Feb 2022, 7:57
Gilroy cited for 'the tackle everyone is trying to get away from'
Former Ireland winger Craig Gilroy escaped with just a yellow card for a high tackle during last Friday night’s United Rugby Cha…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 11:00
Josh Murphy becomes latest Leinster forward to up sticks
Leinster utility forward Josh Murphy has become the latest forward to head to the exit, with Connacht confirming his signing.
Ian Cameron
31 Jan 2022, 6:09
Local paper piles pressure on '£284,012 Dean Ryan'
Pressure has been piled on Dragons boss Dean Ryan by the regional side's local paper the South Wales Argus.
Paul Smith
31 Jan 2022, 4:26
'There's definitely still more to come. There are boys dying to have a crack'
Kyle Steyn banished his birthday blues with a try double against Connacht and declared the future was bright for him and Glasgow.
…
PA
30 Jan 2022, 11:00
Written off over his size, Michael Lowry is an example for smaller players
Ulster star Michael Lowry represents a “real beacon” for smaller players and has been backed to shine on the international sta…
PA
30 Jan 2022, 2:42
Tunnel or funnel: Leinster's official statement after claims players 'disrespected' Cardiff
However after the celebrations died down, Cardiff fans begun to fume over suggestions that Leinster's players failed to appropriat…
Sam Smith
29 Jan 2022, 21:50
'SA Rugby can't afford passengers': Lions latest URC 'diabolical' showing a cause for concern
It is clear they have become South Africa's worst pro franchise with the Southern Kings entering liquidation and the Free State Ch…
Sam Smith
29 Jan 2022, 20:52
'Let's hope they are taking note': The fullback-wing combination Springbok fans want to see
The Stormers and the Sharks latest draw in the United Rugby Championship put on show some of the most talented fullbacks in South …
Sam Smith
29 Jan 2022, 17:28
Five-try Munster maintain their perfect record against Zebre Parma
Munster maintained their perfect record against Zebre Parma by winning 34-17 to make it 18 wins from as many meetings between the …
PA
29 Jan 2022, 11:50
Prop hattrick can't save Edinburgh from Ospreys bird strike
The Ospreys overturned an 11-point half-time deficit to beat Edinburgh 23-19 at the Swansea.com Stadium.
PA
29 Jan 2022, 11:43
'Absolutely sickening' - Jaco Peyper in dock after yellow for 'horrific' collision
A decision that saw Ulster winger Craig Gilroy shown a yellow for a 'horrific collision' with Tom Rogers face has left Scarlets fa…
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2022, 10:40
Scotland pair star in big win for Glasgow at Connacht
Rufus McLean and Kyle Steyn both touched down twice in Glasgow’s runaway 42-20 United Rugby Championship win over Connacht at th…
PA
29 Jan 2022, 9:56
Stormers snatch draw thanks to some profligate Sharks ill-discipline
The Sharks were denied victory over the Stormers by a penalty try in the last action of the match, drawing 22-22 in Durban.
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2022, 9:46
'I take full responsibility' - Wales hooker makes public apology
Wales hooker Elliot Dee has made a public apology after copping a red-card in Dragons' URC draw with Benetton Treviso in Rodney Pa…
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2022, 2:37
Dragons and Benetton clash ends in United Rugby Championship stalemate
Dragons were unable capitalise on Benetton’s raft of absentees as they were forced to settle for a 13-13 draw in a match they co…
PA
28 Jan 2022, 14:32
Ulster topple Scarlets to rise up United Rugby Championship table
Ulster returned to United Rugby Championship action with a 27-15 bonus-point win over Scarlets in Belfast.
PA
28 Jan 2022, 14:08
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