'It is some win for us. It’s massive, a whole year of work'
Munster captain Peter O’Mahony hailed his team’s “incredible resilience” after they won the United Rugby Championship titl…
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Munster defy Stormers, critics and bookies to hoist URC title
Munster won their first major trophy for 12 years by landing the United Rugby Championship title following an absorbing 19-14 vict…
PA
27 May 2023, 12:12
Stormers player ratings vs Munster | 2023 URC Final
Stormers player ratings: Many thought the DHL Stormers just needed to turn up at the Cape Town Stadium to retain the title but a f…
Ian Cameron
27 May 2023, 11:51
John Dobson on the URC final threat posed by 'remarkable' Munster
Stormers head coach John Dobson has hailed as phenomenal the Munster run to the URC final on Saturday in Cape Town.
PA
26 May 2023, 6:23
Stormers, Munster name their URC grand final teams
John Dobson has made two changes to his DHL Stormers team for Saturday’s URC final versus Munster in Cape Town, recalling two Sp…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2023, 4:03
RugbyPass Plus' URC team of the season
After a frenetic campaign, RugbyPass Plus selects its United Rugby Championship team of the season.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
25 May 2023, 5:03
The 'brilliant' poetic way Munster have described travelling fans
Such is the appetite for Munster to win a first trophy since 2011, approximately 2,000 of the Irish club's fans will be in Cape To…
RugbyPass
25 May 2023, 0:54
Dobson explains why Clayton Blommetjies thrived as Gelant successor
Clayton Blommetjies is not a story of a shooting star, but rather of a player who is more akin to a Swiss army knife – versatile…
RugbyPass
25 May 2023, 0:15
Munster confirm five more players are leaving after URC final
URC finalists Munster have revealed their full list of end-of-season leavers, with five more names added to the group that already…
Liam Heagney
23 May 2023, 7:38
The human cost of Welsh rugby's austerity drive
It's been a season which has seen droves of Welsh players either retiring or leaving Wales, with some still searching for their ne…
LONG READ
Mark Orders
23 May 2023, 7:16
Andrea Piardi to become first Italian to referee URC Final
In a historic moment for Italian rugby, Andrea Piardi has been appointed to referee the URC Grand Final between DHL Stormers and M…
Ian Cameron
22 May 2023, 8:15
Munster to host Barbarians in Thomond
Munster Rugby is scheduled to host a significant double-header at Thomond Park on Saturday, September 30, where both the women's a…
Ian Cameron
22 May 2023, 7:34
Stars return as Munster confirm 30-man squad for URC Final
Malakai Fekitoa, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and RG Snyman are all available ahead of Munster's URC Final clash with the Stormers th…
Ian Cameron
22 May 2023, 5:09
Stormers address the state of their pitch ahead of URC final
Stormers head coach John Dobson is expecting some improvements in the surface at Cape Town Stadium for the United Rugby Championsh…
Warren Fortune
21 May 2023, 3:54
JJ Hanrahan signs for Connacht
JJ Hanrahan will leave the Dragons having signed on for Irish province and URC rivals Connacht. The 30-year-old scored 90 points i…
Ian Cameron
19 May 2023, 8:22
Sharks make fourth signing of the week
The Sharks have put their recruitment campaign into overdrive.
Rugby365
18 May 2023, 1:58
'Price' Stormers are risking to protect damaged pitch for URC final
Friday’s Currie Cup match between Western Province and Pumas will not take place at the Cape Town Stadium as the pitch is being …
Rugby365
16 May 2023, 1:44
Sexton to join Connacht as assistant attack coach
Ireland U20s attack coach Mark Sexton is set to join Connacht as an assistant attack coach, the province have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
15 May 2023, 7:41
Sale Sharks show true Northern pride
George Ford inspires Sale to reach their first Premiership final in 17 years and despite facing Saracens, they will have nothing t…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Owain Jones
15 May 2023, 5:23
Rowntree's URC final warning for the Stormers
After the Stormers completed their victory, their coach John Dobson wasn’t holding much hope of Munster giving his team a hand b…
RugbyPass
15 May 2023, 3:15
Ex-England coach Matt Proudfoot in line for Lions role in South Africa
Matt Proudfoot, who quit as England forwards coach, is one of the names in the hat to become the Lions' new forwards coach.
Chris Jones
15 May 2023, 1:14
Watch - Stormers lose it as Munster shock Leinster in Dublin
Watch the wild scenes as Steven Kitshoff and his Stormers teammates celebrated Munster’s win over Leinster in the United Rugby C…
Rugby365
14 May 2023, 7:53
The curious case of Joey Carbery
As raucous scenes of celebration broke out among Munster players and their travelling fans at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, one could…
Ian Cameron
14 May 2023, 5:32
The 'unbelievable' Munster verdict about decisive Jack Crowley kick
First-year head coach Graham Rowntree has paid great tribute to the youthful Jack Crowley following his dramatic match-winning dro…
Liam Heagney
13 May 2023, 13:08
Crowley summons spirit of O'Gara as Munster shock Leinster
Jack Crowley’s 77th-minute drop goal saw Munster edge out Leinster 16-15 in an epic BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final at …
PA
13 May 2023, 12:17
Leinster player ratings vs Munster | 2023 URC semi-final
Leinster players ratings live from Aviva Stadium: The expectation was that this semi-final fixture would deliver its traditional M…
Opinion
Liam Heagney
13 May 2023, 11:59
Munster player ratings vs Leinster | 2023 URC semi-final
Munster player ratings: Munster had it all to do with playing Leinster in Dublin, but if history taught us anything about this fix…
Ian Cameron
13 May 2023, 11:33
Libbok stars as Stormers defeat Connacht to reach URC final
Manie Libbok was instrumental as reigning champions the DHL Stormers overcame a nervy start to beat Connacht 43-25 and book their …
PA
13 May 2023, 9:17
Henshaw returns as Leinster and Munster name sides for URC SF
Robbie Henshaw is set to return to the Leinster's starting side as they take on Munster in their URC semi-final at the Aviva Stadi…
Ian Cameron
12 May 2023, 5:43
The proposed URC rethink that should ease South African frustrations
URC is set to return to a meritocracy-based system regarding qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup – while better travel …
RugbyPass
12 May 2023, 4:12
'Clear strategy' lures assistant Richard Hodges away from Cardiff
The managerial shake-up at Cardiff has continued on Friday with the announcement in Italy that assistant coach Richard Hodges is t…
Liam Heagney
12 May 2023, 3:36
Kiwi fullback Josh McKay decides Glasgow future
Full-back Josh McKay declared it was an easy decision to sign an extended contract with Glasgow as he loves the freedom he gets to…
PA
11 May 2023, 8:24
Dave Kearney confirms Leinster exit, pays tribute to brother Rob
Former Ireland winger Dave Kearney has called time on his near 14-year career at Leinster, announcing he will leave the Irish prov…
Liam Heagney
11 May 2023, 7:55
11 teams, including winless Zebre, make the URC Elite XV 2022/23
Eleven teams have secured representation in the just-published Elite XV for the 2022/23 URC season – including bottom club Zebre…
Liam Heagney
11 May 2023, 3:46
URC statement: Tom Jordan banned after his Glasgow red card
As expected, Glasgow out-half Tom Jordan will miss next weekend’s European Challenge Cup final after learning his disciplinary h…
Liam Heagney
11 May 2023, 0:55
Glasgow confirm five other players to exit along with Ryan Wilson
Challenge Cup finalists Glasgow have confirmed that six players will leave the club after the final next week – the already anno…
Liam Heagney
10 May 2023, 3:17
Reality bites Sharks after a season of underachievement
An underwhelming season in Durban has seen a new coach recruited and promises that brighter days lie ahead
LONG READ
Daniel Gallan
09 May 2023, 23:54
'That's a good loose': The epic Connacht signing Mack Hansen pub story
Andy Friend jetted out to Cape Town on Tuesday afternoon having left The Rugby Pod in raptures over the epic story about how he si…
Liam Heagney
09 May 2023, 7:42
Leinster issue an injury update on the absent Lowe, Henshaw
Recent Ireland Grand Slam winners James Lowe and Robbie Henshaw won’t be back in time with Leinster to face Munster in this Satu…
Liam Heagney
09 May 2023, 6:54
Confirmed: Wales back-rower Dan Lydiate names his new club
Wales forward Dan Lydiate has named his new club, confirming he has joined the Dragons 17 days after playing for the Ospreys for t…
Liam Heagney
09 May 2023, 4:57
Murray, Snyman and Fekitoa to miss URC semi-final against Leinster
Munster will face arguably European club rugby's toughest test - Leinster at home in the URC semi-final - without Conor Murray, …
Ian Cameron
08 May 2023, 7:53
Jake White was spitting after Bulls loss to Stormers
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White did his best tap-dance to put forward a humble disposition, but could not resist the temptation…
Rugby365
08 May 2023, 2:44
The silver lining for Glasgow Warriors after URC quarter-final exit
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith will take a silver lining out of their first home defeat of the season.
PA
07 May 2023, 14:54
Evan Roos: 'There is no hate or anything between us. Just respect'
It didn’t take long for the endearing Evan Roos to emit a mischievous grin when he pulled up a balcony chair to shoot the breeze…
Interview
Liam Heagney
07 May 2023, 1:23
Munster reach URC semi-finals after early red card for Glasgow
Munster reached the BKT United Rugby Championship semi-finals after Tom Jordan’s first-half red card proved costly.
PA
06 May 2023, 14:49
The Leo Cullen verdict on 'far from perfect' Leinster performance
Leo Cullen has called on double-chasing Leinster to deliver more polish next weekend after a scrappy affair limited their dominanc…
Liam Heagney
06 May 2023, 12:24
Leinster make light work of Sharks in Dublin
Leinster earned a home semi-final in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a businesslike 35-5 win over the Cell C Sharks at the …
PA
06 May 2023, 11:16
Sharks player ratings vs Leinster | 2023 URC quarter-final
Sharks players ratings live from Aviva Stadium: The South African franchise came to Dublin looking to cause a major URC upset agai…
Opinion
Liam Heagney
06 May 2023, 10:55
Leinster player ratings vs Sharks | 2023 URC quarter-final
Leinster player ratings: Just 14,000 at the Aviva Stadium thanks to Bruce Springsteen taking over the RDS and they were a pretty s…
Ian Cameron
06 May 2023, 10:52
Stormers too strong for Bulls to reach semi-finals
A dominant performance from champions Stormers set up a United Rugby Championship semi-final with Connacht after a 33-21 victory o…
PA
06 May 2023, 9:17
Wales prop Lee returns to rugby but it's not for Scarlets
After a 14-month absence from the rugby pitch due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, Scarlets' Wales tight-head prop Samson Lee is set…
Ian Cameron
06 May 2023, 4:22
Vermeulen linked with former club after Ulster's URC exit
Springbok No.8 Duane Vermeulen is being linked with a move back to the Bulls by Netwerk24, following his departure from Ulster.
Ian Cameron
06 May 2023, 2:59
Connacht into URC semi-finals after shocking Ulster
Five penalties from Jack Carty helped Connacht advance to the semi-finals of the BKT United Rugby Championship at the expense of U…
PA
05 May 2023, 14:15
Jean de Villiers: 'I’d say there’s even a bit of hate when they get together'
The North v South rivalry taken on in a sporting sense by the Bulls and the Stormers dates back to the 18th century
LONG READ
Daniel Gallan
05 May 2023, 7:08
'The size of the guys – if your technique is poor, you get found out'
Charlie John Ewels doesn’t hide the fact that he harbours hopes of making the England World Cup squad.
Interview
Jan De Koning
05 May 2023, 5:30
Leinster ring changes for URC quarter-final with Sharks
Leinster have made nine changes to their starting fifteen for the URC quarter-final showdown with the C Cell Sharks this weekend a…
Ian Cameron
05 May 2023, 4:35
'I have never won anything. It was back in school the last time'
Sione Tuipulotu is inspired by the regular reminders of Glasgow Warriors’ 2015 Pro12 triumph as this season promises a thrilling…
PA
04 May 2023, 6:34
Andy Friend: 'I’m a husband and a father. That is what defines me.'
The Connacht head coach will depart for Australia within weeks, and he hopes to leave the province with a parting gift
LONG READ
Garry Doyle
04 May 2023, 6:27
John Plumtree has a new job 10 months after leaving the All Blacks
John Plumtree has secured a new job 10 months after being released by the All Blacks, the Durban-based Sharks snapping up his serv…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2023, 1:57
Unlocking the unique gifts of Manie Libbok
The Springboks need some x-factor in France this Autumn, and the Stormers pivot offers a skill-set few can match
LONG READ
Jon Cardinelli
03 May 2023, 13:50
The midfielder who could have proved the difference for the All Blacks
One offshore-based midfielder could have been a lynchpin for the All Blacks.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
02 May 2023, 11:51
Edinburgh confirm head coach delay despite 'excellent' interest
Edinburgh have delayed the appointment of a head coach successor to Mike Blair, explaining that lead rugby consultant Steve Diamon…
Liam Heagney
02 May 2023, 9:02
The 'breath of fresh air' that has reinvigorated Glasgow
Matt Fagerson believes Franco Smith has reinvigorated Glasgow as the Scotstoun club gears up for what could be a momentous end to …
PA
02 May 2023, 5:32
Henshaw and Kelleher may be back in Leinster selection mix
Ireland internationals Robbie Henshaw and Rónan Kelleher may be back in the mix for the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-f…
Ian Cameron
01 May 2023, 6:21
Payne to join Scarlets as coaching reshuffle continues
Former Ireland centre Jared Payne is set to join Scarlets as attack coach as part of a coaching reshuffle at the region.
Exclusive
Jon Newcombe
01 May 2023, 6:03
Siya Kolisi in race to be fit for World Cup after knee surgery
South Africa flanker Siya Kolisi has had knee surgery in a bid to be fit for the Rugby World Cup.
AAP
28 Apr 2023, 19:14
Josh MacLeod: 'We may come from a small town but we have big aspirations and dreams'
The Scarlets skipper has been a shining light in a Cup run that leaves Dwayne Peel's men one game away from a final in Dublin
LONG READ
Owain Jones
28 Apr 2023, 12:58
Fiji Sevens gold getter Baber to leave Edinburgh
Gareth Baber, assistant attack coach for Edinburgh, will quit the URC side when his contract expires the following month and retur…
Ian Cameron
28 Apr 2023, 2:23
Marcus Watson: ‘I’m glad we made the move’
Out of contract with Wasps, and looking for a new challenge with a newborn, the fleet-footed wing accepted the Italian job
LONG READ
Martyn Thomas
27 Apr 2023, 7:21
Glasgow raid Sharks for Henco Venter
Glasgow Warriors have raided fellow URC side the Cell C Sharks for back rower Henco Venter.
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2023, 6:21
Cardiff and Wales hooker announces retirement
Dacey made over 200 appearances for Cardiff after joining them from Pontypridd in 2010 and won eight caps for Wales between 2015 a…
PA
26 Apr 2023, 13:54
Why are Leinster so far ahead of the chasing pack?
The brains trust of Irish Rugby is ensconced in Dublin and expressed through the brilliance of Leinster who dominate in all facets
LONG READ
Russell Forbes
26 Apr 2023, 10:09
Sione Vailanu: 'I was out of shape and lazy; I had to push myself'
Sione Vailanu talks devastating tsunamis, being coached by Jonah Lomu, and losing 15KG to become Glasgow's colossus.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
26 Apr 2023, 2:27
Wales fly-half Owen Williams extends stay at Ospreys
The Ospreys have announced a new deal for their Wales international fly-half Owen Williams.
PA
25 Apr 2023, 3:10
Siya Kolisi in doubt for World Cup after suffering knee injury
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi may miss this year's World Cup event after scans confirmed the worst after a knee injury against Mu…
Ben Smith
24 Apr 2023, 13:58
Saracens' road to redemption gathers pace
The late Premiership Final loss to Leicester Tigers will have hurt Mark McCall's men and they will be fired to reclaim their title
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
24 Apr 2023, 7:13
Wales pair Anscombe and Lydiate confirm Ospreys exits
Wales duo Gareth Anscombe and Dan Lydiate have confirmed their departure from the Ospreys after their contracts expire.
Ian Cameron
24 Apr 2023, 3:53
'They were physically better than us, there’s no getting away from that'
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PA
23 Apr 2023, 8:42
Springboks left to sweat on Siya Kolisi injury
The Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell admitted his team’s quarterfinal trip to Dublin is not mission impossible despite some …
Leezil Hendricks
23 Apr 2023, 2:40
Huw Jones injury mars Glasgow win over Connacht
Glasgow Warriors were pushed to the wire by Connacht before claiming a 29-27 win at their Scotstoun.
PA
22 Apr 2023, 23:13
Dai-less Cardiff secure Welsh Shield with victory over Ospreys
Cardiff put their off-field troubles firmly behind them as they produced a superb performance to destroy Ospreys 38-21 in the Unit…
PA
22 Apr 2023, 11:49
Sharks suffer Siya Kolisi injury blow in tense draw with Munster
Siya Kolisi’s Kings Park send-off was marred by a Sharks collapse and personal disappointment after he limped off early in the 2…
PA
22 Apr 2023, 11:41
Exeter tune up for La Rochelle test with comeback win against Bristol
Fourteen-man Exeter tuned up for their season-defining Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle next weekend with an …
PA
22 Apr 2023, 9:55
Jake White's Bulls emphatically end Leinster's unbeaten run
Leinster lost for the first time in the United Rugby Championship this season as they were put to the sword by a ruthless Bulls te…
PA
22 Apr 2023, 9:41
Dragons end 10-game losing run with victory over Scarlets
Dragons turned recent form on its head to chalk up their best result of their BKT United Rugby Championship season with a thorough…
PA
22 Apr 2023, 9:17
Cardiff prop becomes viral sensation after playground incident caught on camera
Cardiff Rugby prop Corey Domachowski has become an overnight internet sensation after getting stuck in a piece of children's playg…
Ian Cameron
22 Apr 2023, 8:25
Zebre Parma end URC season without a win
Zebre Parma ended the United Rugby Championship season without a victory after falling to a 50-35 defeat by the Lions at Loftus Ve…
PA
22 Apr 2023, 7:22
'An expensive day' - Stormers count cost of Italian job
The Stormers are counting the cost of their victory over Benetton in Stellenbosch on Friday.
Warren Fortune
22 Apr 2023, 2:37
Ulster beat Edinburgh to secure second place in URC table
Ulster secured a second-place finish in the BKT United Rugby Championship after tries from Jacob Stockdale, John Cooney and Nick T…
PA
21 Apr 2023, 14:08
Stormers cruise past Benetton in Stellenbosch
.The Stormers consolidated a top-three finish in the United Rugby Championship by defeating Benetton 38-22 at Danie Craven Stadium…
PA
21 Apr 2023, 13:59
Wales international Aaron Shingler calls time on career
Wales international Aaron Shingler has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of this season.
PA
21 Apr 2023, 10:07
Dai Young suspended by Cardiff Rugby
Dai Young has been suspended as the director of rugby of Cardiff Rugby - the BBC is reporting.
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2023, 9:20
Two Wales players among 7 more Dragons departures
Wales pair Sam Davies and Rob Evans have been added to the list of nine players that will have departed the Dragons when all is sa…
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2023, 3:52
Francke Horn: 'I could hardly breathe... my heart was damaged'
The Lions fulcrum nearly had his career ended by a heart condition but has become of the URC's top performing back-rows.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
21 Apr 2023, 0:37
Does luck balance out across the season?
Does defence win championships, and is there any such thing as a lucky team? It's time to crunch the data for answers
LONG READ
Sam Larner
20 Apr 2023, 9:34
Glasgow allow Walter Fifita to ‘pursue career elsewhere’
Walter Fifita’s underwhelming spell at Glasgow is over after the winger was released from his contract by mutual consent.
PA
20 Apr 2023, 8:52
Ospreys' Harri Morgan reveals he attempted to take his own life
Ospreys scrum-half Harri Morgan has revealed he is taking a break from the game after attempting to take his own life in February.
PA
19 Apr 2023, 14:03
Scarlets statement: The signing of Ioan Lloyd from Bristol
Much improved Scarlets have secured an eye-catching recruit for next season, Wales international Ioan Lloyd who has come through t…
Liam Heagney
18 Apr 2023, 3:22
Former Wallaby Scott Fardy joins Connacht
In a significant coup for the province, Connacht have announced the appointment of Scott Fardy as their new defence coach on a two…
Ian Cameron
17 Apr 2023, 4:35
'Leinster is a different beast' warns Pienaar
The Bulls recorded a 78-12 win over Zebre on Saturday at Ellis Park. The win means the Bulls are seventh on the overall log with 4…
Rugby365
16 Apr 2023, 8:37
Damien Hoyland admits Edinburgh exit ‘not sunk in yet’
Damien Hoyland admitted it had not sunk in that he played his last home game for Edinburgh after signing off in style.
PA
16 Apr 2023, 8:17
Connacht secure URC play-off place after victory over Cardiff
Connacht marked Andy Friend’s final home game as their director of rugby with a 38-19 bonus-point win.
PA
15 Apr 2023, 14:31
Edinburgh see off Ospreys to give Mike Blair winning send-off at home
Edinburgh gave head coach Mike Blair a fitting send-off in his last home game before stepping down as they ended a run of four def…
PA
15 Apr 2023, 14:22
Bad-tempered affair sees Munster end Stormers’ 19-game home winning run
Munster ended Stormers’ 19-game winning streak in Cape Town with a 26-24 United Rugby Championship victory at DHL Stadium.
PA
15 Apr 2023, 11:50
Cruel ending for the Lions sees Leinster extend their unbeaten run
Leinster battled back from 15 points down to preserve their unbeaten URC record this season and secure a last-gasp 39-36 victory o…
PA
15 Apr 2023, 9:53
'Shake in fear Europe' - Reaction to Nienaber to Leinster
In a bolt from the blue, South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that he will leave his role after the 2023 Rugby W…
Ian Cameron
15 Apr 2023, 7:56
Canan Moodie hat-trick stands out in Bulls' rampage versus Zebre
The Bulls closed in on the URC playoffs with a 78-12 thrashing of Zebre Parma in Johannesburg. Wing Canan Moodie claimed a hat-tri…
PA
15 Apr 2023, 6:19
Glasgow Warriors escape with narrow but crucial win over Scarlets
On a wet and windy night at Scotstoun, Glasgow Warriors did what they had to do in order to book a home draw in the URC play-off q…
PA
14 Apr 2023, 16:08
Tom Stewart hat-trick powers Ulster past Dragons
Hooker Tom Stewart claimed a second consecutive hat-trick in the BKT United Rugby Championship to help Ulster to a six-try 40-19 v…
PA
14 Apr 2023, 15:43
Sharks see off Benetton to boost United Rugby Championship play-off hopes
The Sharks boosted their bid for a top-eight spot and a place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a thrilling 43-33 vi…
PA
14 Apr 2023, 11:57
Wales hooker Ryan Elias pens new contract
Scarlets have announced that Ryan Elias has signed a new contract with the club. The 28-year-old hooker is a Wales international a…
Ian Cameron
14 Apr 2023, 9:10
Damien Hoyland to make final home appearance for Edinburgh from start
Damien Hoyland has been handed a farewell start for Edinburgh in their final home match of the season.
PA
14 Apr 2023, 8:51
Murray 1 of 5 changes as Munster take on the URC champs
Munster have made five changes to their starting lineup for their upcoming URC Round 17 match against the Stormers at DHL Stadium …
Ian Cameron
14 Apr 2023, 5:56
Tongan and Irish internationals among the eight leaving Connacht
Tonga second row Leva Fifita and Ireland winger Adam Byrne have been included on the list of eight players leaving Connacht at the…
Liam Heagney
13 Apr 2023, 8:05
From being unemployed and training alone to earning a new contract
Steff Hughes has gone from being an unemployed rugby player to becoming a key part of the Dragons set-up under Dai Flanagan in the…
Liam Heagney
11 Apr 2023, 7:07
Ryan Wilson to leave Glasgow Warriors
After 13 years of being associated with Glasgow Warriors, Ryan Wilson will be leaving at the end of the 2022/23 season.
Ian Cameron
10 Apr 2023, 11:15
Leinster sweating over Baird and Lowe injuries
Leinster are sweating on at least two major injury concerns ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against Toulouse, rev…
Ian Cameron
10 Apr 2023, 9:14
Franco Smith's advice for SA franchise coaches
Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith has celebrated the addition of South African teams to Europe, saying they have added ‘real v…
Jan De Koning
10 Apr 2023, 7:39
Johnny Sexton admits he has played his final game for Leinster
Ireland flyhalf and Leinster icon Johnny Sexton has played his final game for the province, at least according to an admission mad…
Ian Cameron
10 Apr 2023, 6:21
Dragons are 'on the right track' - Flanagan
Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan says he believes that his side are 'on the right track' despite some dire on-field performances in…
Ian Cameron
10 Apr 2023, 2:03
Renowned UK rugby scribe rips into Stormers 'excuse' making
Sunday Times rugby union correspondent Stephen Jones has lambasted the excuses being made by South African fans after the Stormers…
Ian Cameron
09 Apr 2023, 11:25
Sione Tuipulotu says Glasgow aren't getting ahead of themselves
Glasgow centre Sione Tuipulotu had his feet firmly on the ground after helping Warriors reach their first European semi-final.
PA
09 Apr 2023, 2:39
Dai Young calls Benetton 'a very good team' after Cardiff's quarter-final exit
Cardiff’s director of rugby Dai Young called Benetton “a very good team” after they made history by becoming the first Itali…
PA
09 Apr 2023, 2:30
'He blew his nose and his eye didn't pop out, but it was a horrible one'
Stormers head coach John Dobson admitted that his team missed Deon Fourie’s influence in their Champions Cup quarterfinal agains…
Warren Fortune
09 Apr 2023, 2:17
Ex-Munster player banned for ugly incident in club game
Dan Goggin has been hit with a nine-week ban after an incident that left Garryowen player Sean Rennison with facial injuries.
Ian Cameron
07 Apr 2023, 9:17
Four Scotland internationals named on list of 13 Edinburgh leavers
Edinburgh have confirmed the 13 players leaving at the end of the 2022/23 season, a list that includes four Scotland international…
Liam Heagney
07 Apr 2023, 9:00
Ross Moriarty exits Dragons with 'immediate effect'
In a shock move, Wales international Ross Moriarty has walked away from Dragons RFC with 'immediate effect' to take up a playing o…
Ian Cameron
07 Apr 2023, 2:45
How South Africa has added a cutting edge to rugby in Europe
The arrival of the four sides from South Africa has proven to be a game-changer in Europe.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
06 Apr 2023, 8:50
Edinburgh statement: Signing of 'top prospect' Ewan Ashman confirmed
Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of Scotland international Ewan Ashman on a four-year deal. The hooker is currently starring f…
Liam Heagney
06 Apr 2023, 3:24
Scott Steele seals a move taking him from the Premiership to URC
Scott Steele is excited about getting his first crack at playing professional rugby in Scotland after the Harlequins scrum-half ag…
PA
05 Apr 2023, 5:04
Wales rookie Joe Hawkins joins Exeter Chiefs
Rookie Wales international Joe Hawkins is set to be unveiled as one of a number of signings by Exeter Chiefs in the coming days, …
Exclusive
Ian Cameron
03 Apr 2023, 6:38
Johnny Matthews sets try-scoring record no hooker likely to break
Johnny Matthews ran in five tries as Glasgow hammered Dragons 73-33 at Scotstoun Stadium. The hooker was in irrepressible form as …
PA
02 Apr 2023, 1:41
New salary cap agreed as WRU sign six-year deal
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and the country's four regions have agreed to a new financial package aimed at enabling sustainability…
Ian Cameron
31 Mar 2023, 11:58
Sio Tomkinson cops ban for 'not deliberate' hit on Jack Walsh
Dragons back Sio Tomkinson has been banned as a result of a red card given to him during the team's match against Ospreys on Satur…
Ian Cameron
31 Mar 2023, 6:59
'I have had a lot people tell me to stick to rugby and not talk about politics'
Ashton Hewitt has had plenty of people tell him he should just stick to rugby and not express his opinions on anything else. But t…
Simon Thomas
31 Mar 2023, 1:43
Jack Dempsey explains his reasons for extending Glasgow contract
.Jack Dempsey believes Glasgow can continue to get his best rugby from him after extending his contract. The 28-year-old has made …
PA
29 Mar 2023, 9:27
Scarlets statement: Region defends 'bold' Llanelli RFC decision
Scarlets have withdrawn Llanelli RFC from next season’s Welsh Premiership over fears that it doesn’t have enough players to ad…
Liam Heagney
29 Mar 2023, 2:25
Leinster confirm Johnny Sexton 'likely' to miss rest of the season
Leinster have confirmed that Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton is 'likely' to miss the rest of the domestic season for the province.
Ian Cameron
27 Mar 2023, 6:28
'Delusional' league plan could see Wales become 'permanent second tier' rugby nation
Plans by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to create a new elite league below regional rugby for eight teams have been labelled as “de…
Ian Cameron
27 Mar 2023, 4:05
'Long ban' predicted after ugly targeting of young fly-half
A long ban has been predicted after the questionable targeting of Ospreys fly-half Jack Walsh.
Ian Cameron
27 Mar 2023, 1:39
Jake White calls for rugby to stamp out 'diving' after Bismarck du Plessis yellow
White's remarks come in the wake of the Bulls 32-23 loss to Ulster after hooker Bismarck du Plessis was yellow carded.
Kim Ekin
26 Mar 2023, 12:27
Ulster storm back to sink Bulls to secure three straight
A hat-trick of tries from hooker Tom Stewart helped Ulster defeat the Bulls 32-23 in the United Rugby Championship.
PA
25 Mar 2023, 15:50
Blistering Scarlets outclass Bok-laden Sharks side
Sam Costelow kicked 22 points as Scarlets kept alive their hopes of winning the Welsh Shield with an impressive 32-20 win over ful…
PA
25 Mar 2023, 12:20
Blade's Connacht hat-trick wounds Edinburgh ahead of Leicester trip
Caolin Blade scored his second hat-trick of the season as Connacht maintained their push for a top-eight finish in the BKT URC wit…
PA
25 Mar 2023, 11:04
Reds and yellow cards fly as Ospreys keep Welsh Shield hopes alive
Ospreys kept alive their hopes of winning the Welsh Shield with a 37-18 bonus-point win over ill-disciplined Dragons.
PA
25 Mar 2023, 8:37
Lions hit back from 15 points down with 18 minutes to win in Italy
The Lions kept alive their URC playoff hopes as a stunning late comeback saw them secure a 32-28 win over Benetton at Stadio Monig…
PA
25 Mar 2023, 8:26
Match-winners go awry as Leinster draw with Stormers
Leinster were guaranteed top spot in the BKT United Rugby Championship despite seeing their 15-match winning run in the competitio…
PA
24 Mar 2023, 14:57
Cardiff keep URC play-off hopes alive by surviving furious Zebre comeback
Cardiff moved level on points with Connacht, who play on Saturday, for the final play-off place but they had to cling on in Italy …
PA
24 Mar 2023, 14:32
Darcy Graham returns after 112 days on the sideline
Darcy Graham will make his eagerly-awaited return from injury after being named in the starting XV for Edinburgh’s United Rugby …
PA
24 Mar 2023, 9:08
Connacht 'thrilled' to sign Santiago Cordero
Irish United Rugby Championship (URC) side Connacht has secured the signing of Santiago Cordero, one of the most exciting full-bac…
Ian Cameron
23 Mar 2023, 6:07
Springbok prop heading home after being 'lured' by Eben
The Sharks have officially confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch for the 2023-24 season.
Kim Ekin
22 Mar 2023, 15:29
Ireland's Johnny Sexton out until tail end of season
Leinster have been dealt a major blow as Johnny Sexton is unlikely to play again until the tail end of the season at the earliest.…
Ian Cameron
22 Mar 2023, 13:54
Ospreys' gloomy update on injured Wales duo Morgan and Baldwin
Wales and Ospreys forwards Jac Morgan and Scott Baldwin are set to miss the rest of this season after suffering injuries while on …
PA
21 Mar 2023, 12:39
Mike Blair breaks his silence on Steve Diamond joining Edinburgh
Mike Blair has welcomed the arrival of Steve Diamond to support him through the closing weeks of his reign as Edinburgh head coach…
PA
21 Mar 2023, 8:42
Los Pumas back row quits Scarlets as Welsh exodus continues
It has been confirmed that Argentina international Tomás Lezana has left Welsh URC side Scarlets to take up a contract with Frenc…
Ian Cameron
20 Mar 2023, 6:42
Bok players want shot at Leinster reveals Stormers coach
There will be a huge spotlight on the Stormers’ top-of-the-table URC clash against Leinster this week, but the Capetonians will …
Rugby365
20 Mar 2023, 5:11
Giant Glasgow lock Lewis Bean off to France - reports
Reports from France suggest that Glasgow Warriors lock, Lewis Bean, will be joining Montauban for the upcoming season.
Ian Cameron
19 Mar 2023, 10:18
Mutiny in Jo'Burg? Leaked audio from inside a split Lions camp
The Lions’ boardroom saga has taken an intriguing twist, with a suggestion that the coaching staff, en masse, approach company C…
Jan De Koning
16 Mar 2023, 6:34
Ireland centre Farrell has new club just 10 days after Munster end contract
Former Ireland and Munster centre Chris Farrell has a new club just over a week after he had his contract with the URC side effect…
Ian Cameron
13 Mar 2023, 8:10
The message Olly Cracknell has for his old friends at Ospreys
Leicester back-rower Olly Cracknell has voiced his sympathy for old friends at the Ospreys caught up in the WRU contractual nightm…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2023, 4:00
Ex-England centre among players rumoured for Gloucester exit
Rumours suggest that Gloucester could be set to lose at least two players to a new club made up of Ealing Trailfinders and the Osp…
Ian Cameron
11 Mar 2023, 6:59
Polledri makes shock move to Italian URC side Zebre
Gloucester has confirmed that back-row Jake Polledri will leave the club for the URC at the end of the current season to join Ital…
Ian Cameron
11 Mar 2023, 5:34
Connacht sign Irish qualifed NZ born No.8 from Leicester Tigers
Connacht Rugby has announced the signing of Sean Jansen from the Leicester Tigers. The 23-year-old Irish-qualified No.8 hails from…
Ian Cameron
10 Mar 2023, 9:31
Edinburgh statement: The appointment of Steve Diamond
Edinburgh have confirmed that Steve Diamond has joined as lead rugby consultant until the end of the current season.
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2023, 9:20
Steve Diamond appointed Edinburgh boss effective immediately
Steve Diamond has been appointed Edinburgh head coach until at least the end of the season. Diamond was on a three-man shortlist..…
Exclusive
Jamie Lyall
09 Mar 2023, 6:46
Ex-All Black Malakai Fekitoa names the club he will join next season
Italian franchise Benetton have secured a recruitment coup, signing ex-All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa on a three-year deal.…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar 2023, 5:15
Ospreys director tweets '100 per cent' promise about merger story
Ospreys have yet to issue an official club statement in response to weekend rumours that they are to merge with English Championsh…
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2023, 7:50
'An offer that can't feed my family': Kiwi-born Wales international shares emotional contract situation
Former Hurricane turned Wales international Willis Halaholo has shared emotional details of his contract situation.
Kim Ekin
06 Mar 2023, 13:49
Glasgow Warriors sign Cordero until end of season
Glasgow Warriors have strengthened their back-three options by signing Argentinian winger Facundo Cordero until the end of the cur…
Ian Cameron
06 Mar 2023, 5:01
Steve Diamond on shortlist to replace Mike Blair at Edinburgh
Former Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond is in contention to replace Mike Blair as Edinburgh head…
Exclusive
Jamie Lyall
06 Mar 2023, 4:35
Bordeaux closing in on another giant prop in Carlu Sadie
Bordeaux-Bègles are planning to strengthen their pack ahead of next season with the potential signing of South African prop Carlu…
Ian Cameron
05 Mar 2023, 8:07
'It's a touch frustrating' - Ireland's Jacob Stockdale eyes green dream
Jacob Stockdale has been through the full range of highs and lows on and off the field during his rugby career, with plenty of fru…
Interview
Simon Thomas
05 Mar 2023, 7:11
Connacht boost play-off bid after edging to victory over 14-man Dragons
Connacht collected a valuable four points in their bid for a United Rugby Championship play-off spot over Dragons.
PA
04 Mar 2023, 15:10
Ulster stay on course for home URC quarter-final with bonus-point win
Ulster remained on course for a home quarter-final in the United Rugby Championship with a bonus-point win.
PA
04 Mar 2023, 15:02
Ospreys denied dramatic win against Benetton as last-gasp conversion hits post
Ospreys replacement fly-half Jack Walsh saw his conversion attempt to clinch a dramatic comeback win agonisingly hit the post.
PA
04 Mar 2023, 12:08
Lions pull off URC upset by stunning Bulls in Pretoria
Lions produced a shock 29-25 derby victory over Bulls in the United Rugby Championship.
PA
04 Mar 2023, 9:27
URC: Late drama in Cape Town as Stormers see off Sharks
Stormers survived two late yellow cards to strengthen their hold on second spot in the United Rugby Championship with a 29-23 vict…
PA
04 Mar 2023, 7:11
Lions pair Williams and Adams targeted by same French club
Wales' back three players Liam Williams and Josh Adams have been reportedly targeted by French Top 14 side Lyon to join their team…
Ian Cameron
04 Mar 2023, 3:13
First half hat-trick to Johnny Matthews propels Glasgow to victory over Zebre
A first-half Johnny Matthews hat-trick helped Glasgow Warriors coast to a 50-8 BKT United Rugby Championship victory over Zebre.
PA
03 Mar 2023, 14:31
Munster statement: The immediate effect release of Chris Farrell
Munster have confirmed the immediate effect release of Chris Farrell nearly six months after the midfielder was stood down by the …
Liam Heagney
02 Mar 2023, 9:59
SA Rugby statement: 'Open letter' on planned Stormers protests
SA Rugby have released an 'open letter' regarding apparent plans to picket an upcoming Stormers game by people from within the Wes…
Ian Cameron
02 Mar 2023, 4:20
The canny old-school way the Bulls are celebrating Morne Steyn
The Bulls have decided to celebrate the commitment of Morne Steyn to the South African franchise by awarding him a farewell benefi…
Liam Heagney
28 Feb 2023, 0:46
The Munster update that will pique the interest of the Springboks
It’s taken an eternity for RG Snyman to get fit but 2019 Springboks World Cup winner is finally poised to play his first match f…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2023, 9:42
Leinster statement: Leo Cullen explains latest contract extension
Leo Cullen has ended his cycle of one-year rolling deals at Leinster, committing to a two-year extension that will see him in char…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2023, 5:56
Where are they now: The last Cheetahs team to play in the PRO16
No one knew it at the time, but the February 29 loss for the Cheetahs three years ago at the Dragons was the match that marked the…
Analysis
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2023, 4:23
'I've found myself bored at times going from head coach to assistant' - Lee Blackett
Life is currently very different for Lee Blackett from what he had known as the Wasps boss. Take his commute to work.
Interview
Liam Heagney
26 Feb 2023, 1:30
Bok sent off but Lions survive Glasgow fightback to claim URC win
The Lions survived a sending-off, two sin binning and a Glasgow fightback to claim a hard-fought 35-24 win in the United Rugby Cha…
PA
25 Feb 2023, 9:04
Ulster maul their way to a valuable URC win in South Africa
Ulster bounced back from their defeat to Glasgow to register a 31-24 victory over the Sharks at Kings Park Stadium that tightens t…
PA
25 Feb 2023, 7:00
Mike Blair explains shock decision to leave Edinburgh
Mike Blair has set his sights on being a “world-class attack coach” following his surprise decision to call time on his role a…
PA
24 Feb 2023, 11:17
Sam Cross: 'I feel it's important the fans and public know the truth'
Ospreys flanker Sam Cross has claimed that the Welsh Rugby Union held out on the funding of player wages in favour of boosting the…
Ian Cameron
24 Feb 2023, 8:41
Head coach Mike Blair surprisingly reveals he's quitting Edinburgh
Edinburgh have revealed that head coach Mike Blair is to quit at the end of the current season after opting not to renew his contr…
Liam Heagney
24 Feb 2023, 4:36
Connacht statement: New boss named to succeed Andy Friend
Connacht have decided who will succeed the homeward-bound Andy Friend, naming Pete Wilkins to take over on a three-year deal when …
Liam Heagney
21 Feb 2023, 10:24
Scotland prop McCallum returning to Prem after Edinburgh stint
Former Scotland prop Murray McCallum is heading back to Gallagher Premiership after what will have been a short stay in Edinburgh.…
Ian Cameron
20 Feb 2023, 4:23
Welsh rugby players receive unreserved apology
Professional Rugby Board chair Malcom Wall has apologised unreservedly to Welsh players for the “stress and real discomfort” c…
PA
19 Feb 2023, 13:41
Jake White's reaction to Bulls home loss in front of URC record crowd
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White refused to make any excuses following his team’s 19-23 defeat to the Stormers at Loftus Versf…
Rugby365
19 Feb 2023, 6:06
Dai Young: 'Everybody wants the situation resolved sooner, rather than later'
Cardiff boss Dai Young hailed his players after they delivered a bonus-point victory over United Rugby Championship opponents Bene…
PA
19 Feb 2023, 3:16
Cardiff defeat Benetton and boost URC play-off bid
Wales international Owen Lane scored two early tries as Cardiff remained in United Rugby Championship.
PA
18 Feb 2023, 15:37
Leaders Leinster prove too strong for Dragons to maintain winning run
BKT United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster had too much for an industrious Dragons side in a 43-14 bonus point win at the RDS.
PA
18 Feb 2023, 15:30
Scarlets deliver dominant home display to overcome Edinburgh
The Scarlets players put all the contract uncertainty in Welsh rugby behind them to romp to a 42-14 bonus point win at home over E…
PA
18 Feb 2023, 11:16
Stormers eventually tame the Bulls in a nail-biting URC clash
The Stormers kept the heat up on URC leaders Leinster with a tense 23-19 victory over South African rivals the Bulls at Loftus. In…
PA
18 Feb 2023, 10:34
Connacht score nine tries but Zebre still give them a scare
Connacht survived a scare as they held off a second-half fightback by Zebre to emerge 57-34 winners from their URC clash in Parma.
PA
18 Feb 2023, 9:25
Forgotten Bok star shines as Sharks tame the Lions
The Sharks took charge in the second half to register a 29-7 victory over the Lions in their all-South African United Rugby Champi…
PA
18 Feb 2023, 7:27
Munster thrash Ospreys behind Gavin Coombes hat-trick
Munster showed no mercy as Gavin Coombes’ hat-trick of tries inspired a thumping 58-3 win over an off-colour Ospreys in their Un…
PA
17 Feb 2023, 14:49
Glasgow Warriors claim tenth straight victory with URC win over Ulster
Glasgow Warriors extended their unbeaten streak in all competitions to 10 matches with a hard-fought 17-11 BKT United Rugby Champi…
PA
17 Feb 2023, 14:24
Hamish Watson released from Scotland squad back to URC
Hamish Watson has been released from the Scotland squad to play for Edinburgh against Scarlets on Saturday.
PA
17 Feb 2023, 6:49
Bulls welcome back Bok as they aim to break URC attendance record
The Vodacom Bulls have announced their matchday 23 squad that will face off against the DHL Stormers in Round 14 of URC at Loftus …
Ian Cameron
17 Feb 2023, 4:25
Sharks fighting to keep Aphelele Fassi amongst transfer rumours
The 25-year-old’s contract expires at the end of this year and a move to Cape Town could be hard to turn down after the Stormers…
Rugby365
16 Feb 2023, 14:46
Munster recruit Maori All Blacks midfielder
Chiefs midfielder Alex Nankivell is set to play his final season of Super Rugby Pacific in 2023, with the 26-year-old signing for …
Kim Ekin
16 Feb 2023, 9:10
Tadhg Beirne to miss rest of Six Nations and much of season
The 31-year-old Munster player was due to undergo surgery on Thursday.
PA
16 Feb 2023, 5:14
'If I was still playing, I would not sign these new contracts' - Warburton
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has thrown his weight behind Wales internationals who have threatened to strike if the ongoing …
Ian Cameron
16 Feb 2023, 1:57
Munster statement: World Cup winner Malakai Fekitoa is leaving
Former All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa will exit Munster after just a single season at the club. The 30-year-old was a high-…
Liam Heagney
14 Feb 2023, 9:35
Sione Kalamafoni to exit Scarlets for the ProD2
Tongan veteran Sione Kalamafoni's departure from Welsh URC side Scarlets has been confirmed. The 34-year-old back row will join Pr…
Ian Cameron
12 Feb 2023, 6:05
'I am no lesser human being for acknowledging I am not okay'
The Bulls have today welcomed back both head coach Jake White and winger Sbu Nkosi to the fold - both returning to the team after …
Ian Cameron
09 Feb 2023, 6:06
Stormers cruise to victory over Sharks
The Stormers cut the gap on United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster with a dominating six-try 46-19 victory over the Sharks.
PA
04 Feb 2023, 8:29
Bulls statement: Alleged murder case involving player
The Blue Bulls Rugby Union have released a statement regarding an alleged charge of murder levelled at a player who represented on…
Ian Cameron
03 Feb 2023, 7:34
New Zealand stay will be brief for Ryan as Munster agree new deal
The plan to play Super Rugby Pacific by ex-Ireland prop John Ryan will be short-lived as he has decided he will come home to Munst…
Liam Heagney
31 Jan 2023, 8:19
'Some people will say it is excuses... but I've never experienced that before'
Stormers head coach John Dobson admitted that he never experienced so much bad luck with injuries before and during a game as he d…
Rugby365
30 Jan 2023, 2:30
Ospreys translate Champions Cup confidence to URC with late Parma fight back
Ospreys staged a dramatic final-quarter recovery to beat Zebre Parma 28-24 at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.
PA
29 Jan 2023, 9:20
Sebastian Cancelliere welcomes break after Glasgow Warriors stretch unbeaten run
Sebastian Cancelliere admitted Glasgow were determined to go into a mini break with their unbeaten record intact before beating Dr…
PA
29 Jan 2023, 9:14
Jack Carty sets new Connacht record as Emirates Lions hammered
Jack Carty ended Eric Elwood’s long run as Connacht’s record points scorer as they overcame the Emirates Lions 43-24 at the Sp…
PA
28 Jan 2023, 13:47
Second half Sharks attack leaves Edinburgh beaten at home
Edinburgh slipped out of the BKT United Rugby Championship playoff places after going down 22-19 to the Sharks - their first defea…
PA
28 Jan 2023, 12:32
A youthful Leinster selection make it look easy versus Cardiff
A youthful Leinster team maintained their BKT United Rugby Championship table-topping form with a 38-14 win over Cardiff at the RD…
PA
28 Jan 2023, 12:17
Fraser Brown to the fore at Dragons as Glasgow stretch unbeaten run
Hooker Fraser Brown’s two tries saw Glasgow stretch their unbeaten run to nine games with this comfortable 42-28 victory over th…
PA
28 Jan 2023, 9:56
Quizzed on Leinster future, Leo Cullen takes swipe at media
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has taken a pop at the media as speculation around his future continues.
Ian Cameron
28 Jan 2023, 9:23
Six-try Munster end Benetton's winning streak
Munster ran in six tries as they coasted to a 40-30 BKT United Rugby Championship victory over Benetton to leapfrog the Italians.
…
PA
28 Jan 2023, 8:43
Grim Roos update: 'I will be surprised if he plays for the Stormers again'
It was a trip they would want to forget, as the United Rugby Championship (URC) title-holders suffered a 5-35 defeat to the Ulster…
Rugby365
28 Jan 2023, 6:15
Ulster thump URC champions Stormers
Ulster got back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with a 35-5 thumping of defending champions the Stormers.
PA
28 Jan 2023, 2:24
Stormers flanker Dayimani commits to the club with new extension
Loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani has signed a contract extension that will see him stay at the Stormers.
Rugby365
25 Jan 2023, 23:05
Leinster lock Charlie Ryan retires at 23 with 'immediate effect'
Rookie Leinster second-row Charlie Ryan has been forced to retire at the age of 23 with 'immediate effect'.
Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2023, 3:33
The obvious question as URC sides sew up Champions Cup
If anyone doubted the strength and quality of the competition in the United Rugby Championship, the pool phase that...
RugbyPass
23 Jan 2023, 0:49
Buzzing Edinburgh bring in 3 Scotland internationals for Saracens
Mike Blair is hoping Edinburgh can continue their new year revival by defeating Saracens on Sunday to secure a home draw in the kn…
PA
20 Jan 2023, 8:46
'Everyone knows about it but no one does anything about it'
Former Ireland No.8 and Springbok U20s star CJ Stander has addressed the issue of drug use in South African schoolboy rugby.
Ian Cameron
20 Jan 2023, 7:50
Watch - Things get awkward as Glasgow coach grilled on McLean revelations
Things got pretty awkward for Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith when he was grilled about the revelations about the private…
Ian Cameron
19 Jan 2023, 9:39
Glasgow suspend Scotland international McLean
Glasgow Warriors have suspended Scotland international Rufus McLean after the player admitted to domestically abusing his partner …
Ian Cameron
18 Jan 2023, 11:56
Springbok fans worried for Makazole Mapimpi over outbursts of 'weird energy'
Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi's behaviour has come under the spotlight after South African fans grow concerned.
Kim Ekin
17 Jan 2023, 19:12
'We do have a problem in rugby': Stormers coach weighs in on red cards
Stormers head coach John Dobson says rugby is facing problems with laws relating to safety and the number of red cards.
Warren Fortune
17 Jan 2023, 17:15
Edinburgh statement: Henry Immelman takes up offer in South Africa
Henry Immelman will leave Edinburgh at the end of the current campaign to take up “a great opportunity” with URC rivals Vodaco…
PA
17 Jan 2023, 6:17
Scotland centre Tuipulotu extends time in Glasgow
Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu has penned a new contract with Glasgow Warriors - subject to visa - the club have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
16 Jan 2023, 6:57
Two red cards sink London Irish against Stormers
London Irish’s feint hopes of progressing in the Heineken Champions Cup vanished due to a pair of red cards as Stormers ran out …
PA
15 Jan 2023, 7:03
'I'm too old'- Referee Raynal's impromptu exit midway through match
The combination of playing at altitude and the stiflingly hot summer weather in Pretoria was widely tipped to be a deciding factor…
Kim Ekin
15 Jan 2023, 3:51
McCallum takes up deal in Scotland after 10-day French trial ends
Ex-Worcester prop Murray McCallum has ended a ten-day trial in France… by taking up a contract back home in Scotland with Edinbu…
Liam Heagney
14 Jan 2023, 1:07
Stormers coach says SA teams are disadvantaged by Europe's 4G pitches
Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani is of the opinion that his side struggled on Europe’s 4G synthetic pitches.
Rugby365
11 Jan 2023, 19:17
Graham Rowntree has bolstered his Munster staff with Connacht raid
Graham Rowntree has bolstered his Munster backroom staff for next season, the head coach securing the services of Connacht assista…
Liam Heagney
10 Jan 2023, 8:30
'Absolutely kidding me': Sharks owner Masotti has got the hump
South African Sharks owner Marco Masotti has tweeted his dissatisfaction that a new Major League Rugby club is set to also call th…
Liam Heagney
10 Jan 2023, 2:15
Jake White undergoes emergency abdominal surgery
The 59-year-old underwent a successful two-hour operation.
PA
09 Jan 2023, 5:38
Former Scotland dual-code player Tait lands new role
Former Scotland centre Alan Tait has been promoted to head coach at Scottish Super6 side Southern Knights.
Ian Cameron
09 Jan 2023, 4:45
Glasgow topple URC champs Stormers in ding-dong Scotstoun battle
A sensational 78th-minute try from Sebastian Cancelliere secured a dramatic bonus-point 24-17 win for Glasgow Warriors in an exhil…
PA
08 Jan 2023, 9:44
Unbeaten Leinster come from behind to see off Ospreys
Ospreys pushed leaders Leinster all the way but two late tries saw the Dubliners maintain their unbeaten record in this compelling…
PA
07 Jan 2023, 17:51
'I can't take any more of this... that rut is getting deeper'
Former British & Irish Lion Stephen Ferris has issued a scathing assessment of Ulster's latest loss, a narrow URC defeat to inform…
Ian Cameron
07 Jan 2023, 12:50
Connacht have too much bite for Sharks 'B' side
Three first-half tries laid the foundations for Connacht’s much-needed 24-12 BKT United Rugby Championship win over the Sharks a…
PA
07 Jan 2023, 12:03
Edinburgh just about snap 4 game losing streak against Zebre
Edinburgh brought a run of four BKT United Rugby Championship defeats to an end with a last-minute try from Patrick Harrison helpi…
PA
07 Jan 2023, 9:36
Benetton upset Ulster as Irish side's mid-season wobble worsens
A late penalty from Rhyno Smith saw Benetton move into the top five of the United Rugby Championship following a 31-29 victory ove…
PA
07 Jan 2023, 7:21
Munster table substantial offer for Malcolm Marx
Irish heavyweights Munster have tabled a sizeable deal in a bid to land Springbok World Cup winner Malcolm Marx - RugbyPass unders…
Ian Cameron
07 Jan 2023, 7:09
Liam Coombes claims brilliant late bonus-point try as Munster beat Lions
Liam Coombes crossed over for a brilliant 74th-minute bonus-point try as Munster recorded a comprehensive 33-3...
PA
06 Jan 2023, 14:14
Superior forwards play sees Bulls claim bonus-point win in Wales
The Bulls moved up to third in the United Rugby Championship with a bonus-point 29-14 victory against a spirited Dragons side.
PA
06 Jan 2023, 13:48
Injury haunted Edinburgh welcome back Scotland internationals
Mike Blair is delighted to see Edinburgh’s lengthy injury list offset slightly by the return to action of Scotland...
PA
06 Jan 2023, 12:13
Smith relishing facing 'one of the toughest teams in the league'
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith is relishing the chance to test their improving form against the BKT United Rugby Championship.
PA
06 Jan 2023, 11:50
Records broken and milestones reached across festive weekend of rugby
A record number of fans included rugby in their festivities over the weekend as both attendance and TV audience records were broke…
Ned Lester
05 Jan 2023, 19:51
Scarlets statement: Ross Moriarty social media post
Scarlets have said that they are 'extremely disappointed' to learn of an incident involving the cousin of Wales back row Ross Mori…
Ian Cameron
05 Jan 2023, 5:31
Edinburgh statement: The signing of Ben Healy from Munster
Edinburgh boss Mike Blair has secured the signature of the Scottish-qualified out-half Ben Healy from Munster on a two-year deal. …
Liam Heagney
04 Jan 2023, 5:24
Long-awaited RG Snyman comeback has encountered yet another delay
The long-awaited return of RG Snyman to action with Munster has again been put on the long finger following their latest squad upd…
Liam Heagney
04 Jan 2023, 1:31
Dragons' 38-word statement officially confirms Dean Ryan's exit
Dragons, the Newport-based URC franchise, have finally officially confirmed the departure of Dean Ryan nearly four months after th…
Liam Heagney
03 Jan 2023, 13:05
Leinster statement: Johnny Sexton injury update
Leinster have issued a worrying update about Johnny Sexton, the veteran Ireland skipper who failed to finish last Sunday night’s…
Liam Heagney
03 Jan 2023, 6:35
Watch - Tongan international throws hands with Lions back row
It's rare you see anything approaching actual punches being thrown in professional rugby these days but that's exactly what Tongan…
Kim Ekin
02 Jan 2023, 3:49
Dramatic Munster win has major ramifications for URC table
An absorbing and pulsating double round of festive season Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches was ended on New Year’s Day.…
RugbyPass
02 Jan 2023, 2:04
Sexton goes off injured as Leinster handle Connacht
United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster began the new year in familiar fashion with a 41-12 bonus-point win over Connacht at th…
PA
01 Jan 2023, 13:39
Scarlets survive red card punch-up to claim Dragons derby win
The Scarlets survived a red card to number eight Sione Kalamafoni in the first half to secure a much-needed 33-17 victory over the…
PA
01 Jan 2023, 12:07
Scotland target Ben Healy earns Munster dramatic victory at Ulster
A late Ben Healy try and conversion saw Munster stage a remarkable comeback to shade the Irish derby 15-14 at Ulster.
PA
01 Jan 2023, 11:45
Struggling Edinburgh boss Mike Blair makes frank admission
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair admits he is not getting the best out of his players at present.
PA
01 Jan 2023, 2:11
Stormers close in on Leinster after win over Lions
Stormers closed the gap on United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster to just three points after beating Lions 40-8 in Cape Town.
PA
31 Dec 2022, 12:22
Sharks heap more misery on Jake White's Bulls
Cell C Sharks recorded their sixth United Rugby Championship victory from nine starts this season after they brushed aside the Vod…
PA
31 Dec 2022, 9:17
Federico Ruzza hat-trick helps Benetton to comfortable victory
Benetton completed a quickfire United Rugby Championship double against their Italian rivals Zebre Parma.
PA
31 Dec 2022, 7:03
Glasgow rally in the second half to win 1872 Cup
Glasgow produced a dominant second-half performance at BT Murrayfield to claim a 32-25 victory over Edinburgh and secure the 1872 …
PA
30 Dec 2022, 13:58
2022's top international points scorer extends stay with Edinburgh
Edinburgh Rugby has been handed a significant boost ahead of tomorrow night’s 1872 Cup decider at BT Murrayfield with the re-sig…
Online Editors
29 Dec 2022, 6:44
Scotland stars return for Edinburgh ahead of Glasgow rematch
Edinburgh will welcome back Scotland quartet Blair Kinghorn, Mark Bennett, Sam Skinner and Luke Crosbie for tomorrow night’s 187…
Online Editors
29 Dec 2022, 6:39
'That wasn't meant to be': Former Wales centre announces retirement
Centre Cory Allen has today announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
Sam Smith
29 Dec 2022, 6:06
Glasgow make just two changes for 1872 Cup decider
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith has made two changes to his starting XV for tomorrow night’s 1872 Cup decider at BT Murrayfield,…
Online Editors
29 Dec 2022, 5:54
Leinster edge Munster to win Thomond thriller
Leinster scored two tries during Max Deegan’s sin-binning to edge out Munster 20-19 and win the first Christmas inter-provincial…
PA
26 Dec 2022, 13:54
Puma red carded as Ospreys record bonus-point win against Scarlets
Ospreys recorded a bonus-point victory over a 14-man Scarlets side after Argentina flanker Tomas Lezana was red-carded.
PA
26 Dec 2022, 12:02
Cardiff snatch Welsh derby victory over Dragons with last-gasp try
Cardiff maintained their impressive winning run over Dragons with a hard-fought 29-24 win in a thrilling derby at Rodney Parade.
PA
26 Dec 2022, 8:50
Benetton beat Zebre after week dominated by racist joke scandal
Benetton ended a difficult week with a victory as they eased to a comfortable 38-5 win over Italian rivals Zebre in the United Rug…
PA
24 Dec 2022, 6:56
Connacht's comeback falls short as Ulster claim dramatic derby win
Connacht captain Jack Carty missed a last-gasp conversion as Ulster clung on for a 22-20 United Rugby Championship derby win at th…
PA
23 Dec 2022, 14:28
Glasgow seize 1872 Cup control with bruising win over Edinburgh
Glasgow seized the initiative in the 1872 Cup as a solid first-half display laid the foundations for a 16-10 first-leg victory ove…
PA
23 Dec 2022, 13:59
Mapimpi brace helps Sharks claim bonus-point win over rivals Lions
The Sharks secured a bonus-point win in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 37-10 victory over the Lions in Durban.
PA
23 Dec 2022, 10:10
Leinster and Munster name sides for Irish Christmas derby
Munster and Leinster have revealed their starting lineups for the upcoming interprovincial derby at Thomond Park on St Stephen's D…
Kim Ekin
23 Dec 2022, 5:29
Benetton suspend player, federal prosecutor opens Traore race case
The racism storm surrounding Benetton Rugby was elevated to a legal matter on Thursday when the Federation of Italian Rugby confir…
Liam Heagney
22 Dec 2022, 9:20
URC statement: The Cherif Traore racism incident at Benetton
URC officials have issued a 96-word statement confirming they are investigating the racist incident that took place against Cherif…
Liam Heagney
22 Dec 2022, 6:51
Genge and Odogwu condemn 'tick box' Benetton reaction to Traore row
England vice-captain Ellis Genge has called for action to be taken after condemning the weak response to the racial abuse of prop …
PA
22 Dec 2022, 5:41
Leinster's James Tracy has retired with immediate effect
Leinster hooker James Tracy has retired with immediate effect after failing to recover from a neck injury suffered in April 2022.
Liam Heagney
22 Dec 2022, 3:17
'I'd lose my s**t': Ashton Hewitt wades into the Traore racism row
Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt has waded into the Cherif Traore racism row, claiming there would be scenes at Rodney Parade if any of …
Liam Heagney
22 Dec 2022, 2:12
Cherif Traore posts follow-up message on racist secret Santa row
Out-of-favour Ireland international Simon Zebo has waded into the Cherif Traore racism row, calling on Benetton to name and sack t…
Liam Heagney
21 Dec 2022, 14:30
Edinburgh statement: Ben Vellacott contract extension
Ben Vellacott is excited by the direction in which Edinburgh are heading after the scrum-half signed a new multi-year deal with th…
PA
21 Dec 2022, 8:57
Benetton issue statement following racist Secret Santa gift
Benetton Rugby have issued a public statement following a post from Cherif Traore on social media.
Sam Smith
21 Dec 2022, 7:20
Send South Africa back to Super Rugby to end Champions Cup woes
The Champions Cup has seemingly inherited the problems that plagued Super Rugby in its latter years.
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
21 Dec 2022, 3:58
Glasgow pair Zander Fagerson and Ryan Wilson face lengthy spell on sidelines
Scotland and Glasgow forward Zander Fagerson has been ruled out until February while Ryan Wilson faces months on the sidelines.
PA
19 Dec 2022, 11:23
'I want Malcolm Marx' - Three Prem players on Jake White's wishlist
The only way South African teams will be a major threat in the Champions Cup and United Rugby Championship, is when the country’…
Rugby365
19 Dec 2022, 3:56
Challenge Cup: Pat Lam's Bristol ease past Zebre
Bristol ran in five tries as they recorded a comfortable 35-19 European Challenge Cup victory over Zebre.
PA
18 Dec 2022, 8:39
Stormers claim first Champions Cup win
London Irish suffered a second defeat in two Heineken Champions Cup Pool B matches as they were beaten 34-14 by the Stormers at DH…
PA
17 Dec 2022, 12:28
Saracens performance has set the bar for Edinburgh
Mike Blair has called on Edinburgh to “maintain the standards” they set in last weekend’s spirited defeat by Saracens when t…
PA
16 Dec 2022, 6:23
Los Puma's prop Thomas Gallo facing lengthy spell on the sidelines
Rising Argentina and Benetton prop Thomas Gallo is out for at least two months after injuring himself playing Connacht in the URC.
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2022, 4:41
Players to be offered 'conditional contracts' in Wales
Amid fears of a player exodus in Wales, the Professional Rugby Board has confirmed that negotiations will begin in the new year on…
Kim Ekin
14 Dec 2022, 4:35
What Exeter can expect from Jake White's Bulls selection
The Bulls head off to England on Tuesday for the next assignment on their European Cup journey, where they will face former champi…
Jan De Koning
12 Dec 2022, 6:42
French side hot in pursuit of Wales star Gareth Anscombe
Injured Wales and Ospreys star Gareth Anscombe is said be the latest signing target of a French side as a predicted exodus from Wa…
Ian Cameron
12 Dec 2022, 4:30
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.
Sam Smith
10 Dec 2022, 13:34
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
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