URC

Pressure rises for South African sides in URC

The pressure on the South African United Rugby Championship franchises will strike a new level this weekend as the competition hits the fourth-last pool round and the race for playoff spots moves up a...

URC High-Flyer McNicholl Believes He Has Plenty to Offer at Test Level

Johnny McNicholl has been leading the way in the BKT United Rugby Championship this season and is adamant he still has plenty to offer at international level.   The Scarlets back three man has made...

Munster Squad Update | Preparations Continue for Scarlets In Cork

The Munster squad resumed preparations at the HPC on Monday ahead of Friday night’s URC round 15 clash against Scarlets at Musgrave Park (7.35pm).   There were seven Munster players in international...

27 Players Retained for Ireland Mini Camp and Aviva Open Session

Andy Farrell and the Ireland Coaching Team have retained a group of 27 players to partake in a two day mini-camp later this week which culminates in an Open Training Session against Richie Murphy’s...

Leo Cullen agrees contract extension with Leinster

The IRFU and Leinster Rugby have confirmed a two-year contract for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen.   Cullen, who won 221 caps for Leinster as a player, as well as 32 caps for Ireland, has...

Mixed fortunes in rescheduled URC clashes

The Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks enjoyed some mixed fortunes in their rescheduled sixth round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures on Saturday, with the Johannesburg side ending a five-match...

Emirates Lions battle to hard-fought home win over Glasgow Warriors

Emirates Lions produced a strong home performance to overcome Glasgow Warriors 35-24 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Tries from Sanele Nohamba, Francke Horn, Manuel Rass, Edwill Van Der Merwe...

Ulster return to winning ways at Cell C Sharks

Ulster bounced back from their defeat to Glasgow Warriors to register a 31-24 victory over the Cell C Sharks at Kings Park Stadium that tightens their grip on third place in the Vodacom United Rugby...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Lions v Glasgow Warriors

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Sharks v Ulster Rugby