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URC
Last week
3rd December 2023 - 9th December 2023
Champions Cup
'It's as good as it gets' - Leinster raring for latest crack at La Rochelle
Leinster head to France for their Champions Cup opener this weekend.
16
5.7k
Dec 4th 2023, 6:30 AM
This month
December 2023
Reaction
'I thought we deserved it this evening' - Connacht boss Wilkins
The Connacht head coach was proud of his team’s efforts despite defeat in Galway.
14
6.2k
Dec 2nd 2023, 10:41 PM
Derby
Frawley's late try breaks Connacht hearts as Leinster win in Galway
The fullback crossed with the last play of the game.
16
16.0k
Dec 2nd 2023, 9:58 PM
Derby
Frawley's late try breaks Connacht hearts as Leinster win in Galway
The fullback crossed with the last play of the game.
51
8.9k
Dec 2nd 2023, 9:47 PM
Away Win
Ulster sink to third defeat of URC season as Edinburgh claim deserved win
Former Munster out-half Ben Healy kicks 12 points in 27-24 victory for the visitors to Kingspan.
9
5.4k
Dec 2nd 2023, 7:36 PM
URC
Steven Kitshoff makes Kingspan debut as Ulster face Edinburgh
Dan McFarland’s squad weakened by absence of Henderson, Marshall, Flannery and Herring.
6
6.1k
Updated
Dec 1st 2023, 12:41 PM
Last month
November 2023
Team news
Nankivell returns for Munster with Jager set to debut against Glasgow
The province host the Warriors in Cork on Friday night.
16
6.8k
Nov 30th 2023, 12:23 PM
Big Stu
'I feel like I've proved a lot of people wrong in the last 18 months' - McCloskey
The centre is hoping to kick on with Ulster this season after a strong campaign with Ireland.
2
2.1k
Nov 29th 2023, 6:30 AM
return of the mack
Connacht set to welcome back Hansen for Leinster clash
Bundee Aki will not be available for Saturday’s game at The Sportsground.
10
4.2k
Nov 28th 2023, 12:55 PM
Meet the new boss
Nienaber 'hits the ground running' on first day at Leinster
The World Cup winning coach started his new role with the province today.
4
6.2k
Nov 27th 2023, 6:56 PM
Back in Blue
'The first week was brutally tough' - Conan happy to finally move on from World Cup pain
The 31-year-old made his first apperance of the season for Leinster in the win against Munster.
5
3.6k
Nov 27th 2023, 6:30 AM
Big boots to fill
'I'm not rushing that' - Rowntree undecided on O'Mahony's successor as Munster captain
O’Mahony announced his decision to step aside as Munster captain last week.
2
4.2k
Nov 27th 2023, 6:00 AM
Reaction
Rowntree proud of 'massive' performance after Munster come up short in Dublin
The Munster boss felt there was a lot to like about his team’s display despite defeat to Leinster on Saturday.
17
7.1k
Nov 26th 2023, 6:00 AM
stepping up
'I thought he was excellent' - Leinster's Frawley takes his chance at 10
The versatile back came in for the injured Ross Byrne early in the first half.
22
8.4k
Nov 25th 2023, 10:14 PM
FREE
AS IT HAPPENED
Leinster v Munster, United Rugby Championship
Join us for minute-by-minute updates of this evening’s blockbuster
URC
interpro at the Aviva Stadium.
30
28.6k
Nov 25th 2023, 6:00 PM
release
'I don’t know why, after the Bulls game when we won, I started crying for some reason'
Ulster’s James Hume has had ‘personal stuff’ to deal with but feels his mentality ‘has changed for the better’.
1
4.1k
Nov 25th 2023, 7:45 AM
ANALYSIS
The spark is back in Leinster-Munster rivalry, and both teams are the better for it
Over 48,000 tickets have been sold for today’s
URC
clash in Dublin.
5
2.0k
Nov 25th 2023, 6:15 AM
URC
John Cooney makes first start of season as Ulster seek to follow up Lions win in Glasgow
Out-half Billy Burns set to make 100th appearance for the province.
5
3.0k
Nov 24th 2023, 12:49 PM
Team news
Irish-qualified Sean Jansen to debut for Connacht against Bulls
The number eight joined from Leicester Tigers over the summer.
5
8.8k
Nov 24th 2023, 12:39 PM
Team news
Henshaw and Conan return for Leinster as Munster welcome back World Cup winner Kleyn
The two provinces meet at Aviva Stadium tomorrow.
49
8.6k
Nov 24th 2023, 12:21 PM
FREE
ANALYSIS
'If Munster could beat them twice in a row, that's a serious achievement'
Leinster will be out for revenge at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.
26
12.3k
Nov 20th 2023, 12:44 PM
One-sided
Osborne and Deegan to the fore in emphatic win for Leinster over Scarlets
Six different try-scorers help eastern province to summit of
URC
table.
9
12.3k
Nov 18th 2023, 9:53 PM
One-sided
Osborne and Deegan to the fore in emphatic win for Leinster over Scarlets
Six different try-scorers help eastern province to summit of
URC
table.
14
7.6k
Nov 18th 2023, 9:52 PM
SUAF
Munster made to dig deep to overcome Stormers
First-half try from Edwin Edogbo proves crucial at Thomond Park.
5
12.8k
Nov 18th 2023, 9:14 PM
SUAF
Munster made to dig deep to overcome Stormers
First-half try from Edwin Edogbo proves crucial at Thomond Park.
26
8.1k
Nov 18th 2023, 8:14 PM
URC
Tenacious Connacht grind out statement victory against Sharks
Western province hold on for one-point win in Durban.
3
10.9k
Nov 18th 2023, 5:54 PM
URC
Tenacious Connacht grind out statement victory against Sharks
Western province hold on for one-point win in Durban.
18
6.9k
Nov 18th 2023, 5:45 PM
URC
Ulster hold on for victory over Lions with unconvincing display
A fourth win from five league games so far for Dan McFarland’s men.
25
4.8k
Nov 17th 2023, 9:55 PM
Team news
Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne return to Munster side for Stormers clash
Southern province meet South African rivals for the first time since last season’s
URC
final.
16
7.3k
Nov 17th 2023, 12:25 PM
Jimmy O'Brien
'The first moment settled me down... Johnny told me the call and to just kind of get into it'
Jimmy O’Brien on his Rugby World Cup experience, the injury that nearly cost him his place, and the competition at Leinster.
9
4.9k
Nov 17th 2023, 6:00 AM
URC
Jake Flannery back in at 10 for Ulster while Marty Moore returns after 11 months out
Scott Wilson is rewarded with a start while Reuben Crothers also returns following his short-lived debut against Connacht two weeks ago.
5
3.7k
Nov 16th 2023, 12:52 PM
recharged
Van der Flier excited to form part of Nienaber's 'edge-of-your-seat' defence at Leinster
The 2022 World Player of the Year is moving forward after struggling to move past Ireland’s World Cup exit for the first few weeks.
0
3.5k
Nov 16th 2023, 6:00 AM
John Ryan
'My mindset has changed a lot about how I approach the game... I’m a smarter rugby player for it'
John Ryan played 34 games for four sides across two hemispheres in a remarkable 2022/23 season.
0
5.8k
Nov 15th 2023, 9:23 PM
URC
Ulster confirm Ethan McIlroy suffered facial fracture and concussion in win over Munster
The 23-year-old was injured by a Shane Daly scramble tackle as he ducked towards the line early in the first half.
23
4.8k
Updated
Nov 14th 2023, 4:00 PM
ANALYSIS
23-year-old McCann makes mark to show his quality for Ulster
The Ulster back row has started the season in impressive form.
6
5.4k
Nov 13th 2023, 8:00 PM
Squad News
Bundee Aki in race to be fit for Connacht's Champions Cup games
Aki and Mack Hansen have not been included in 29-man squad to face the Sharks and Bulls, but Finlay Bealham will travel to South Africa.
4
5.2k
Updated
Nov 13th 2023, 4:45 PM
emphatic
Leinster jump up to second on URC table with five-try performance against Dragons
Dan Sheehan captained the side to a third win on the bounce.
7
6.0k
Nov 12th 2023, 3:49 PM
Edinburgh
Ben Healy's late drop goal brings Connacht winning start to dramatic end
Late drama in the Scottish capital.
20
9.5k
Nov 11th 2023, 9:58 PM
suftum
Ulster make late push to dominate closing stages against Munster
Introduction of Henderson and Herring adds heft to the Ulster pack as they secure win.
61
9.0k
Updated
Nov 10th 2023, 9:43 PM
Back in Blue
Sheehan named captain for first time as Leinster and Dragons welcome back internationals
Joe McCarthy, Ryan Baird, Ross Byrne and Jimmy O’Brien also start for Leo Cullen’s side in Newport.
22
5.1k
Nov 10th 2023, 1:29 PM
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