Leinster Rugby

SA teams Aiming to keep winning records streaks in the URC

The Sharks and Lions will try to remain unbeaten against their respective opponents this weekend as the United Rugby Championship picks up steam in round two, with the Stormers and Bulls keen to build...

URC Match Officials | Round 2

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 DHL Stormers v Ospreys DHL...

URC Stats | Three most efficient attackers after Round 1

The home teams dominated the opening round of the URC with just Munster securing an away win after the opening eight fixtures to start the season. We crunched the numbers and have put together the...

Erasmus makes minimal changes for London decider

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, which will...

United Rugby Championship – Round 1 Review

Champions hurting after heavy defeat There were victories for all five countries on the opening weekend of the BKT URC, with the reigning champions suffering “a proper punch in the nose”. Title...

Larmour sent for further assessment, Foley and Jamie Osborne ruled out

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (KO: 6.30pm local...

URC Round 1 Review

Champions hurting after heavy defeat   There were victories for all five countries on the opening weekend of the BKT URC, with the reigning champions suffering “a proper punch in the nose”.   Title...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Stormers v Leinster Rugby

Shane and Shanks make their pre-season predictions

Shane Williams and Tom Shanklin have picked out the Welsh team they believe will finish highest in the BKT URC this season - and they are in agreement!   The Wales greats, who played together in...

Venter to start as Nche withdraws due to niggle

Springbok prop Boan Venter will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas at Kings Park, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench, following the withdrawal of Ox Nche...