Leinster Rugby

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...

Connacht tipped to make big waves under Lancaster

Connacht Rugby have been tipped to make a major impact in the BKT URC this season under new boss Stuart Lancaster.   Former England coach Lancaster has taken the helm at the Galway-based province...

Leo Cullen names Leinster team for season opener against Stormers

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on DHL Stormers in the opening round of the 2025/26 BKT United Rugby Championship on Friday at DHL Stadium (KO: 7pm local time / 6pm...

URC Introduces Independent TMO Process to Deliver Faster, More Accurate Decisions

An independent TMO process will be introduced to the United Rugby Championship, designed to improve the accuracy of key decisions and speed up the game.   Backed by Hawk-Eye technology, the Television...

Continuity the Call as Erasmus Prepares for Argentina Showdown

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, making...

URC Round 1 | Match Officials, Broadcasters and Kick Off details

ROUND 1 The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings...

Leinster give AIL star Jerry Cahir short-term contract and issue injury update

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen announces a short-term senior contract for Jerry Cahir.The former Cistercian College, Roscrea prop has made a name for himself over the last few years in the Energia...