Jack Tunney 26 May 2025 Ex-Ireland duo address the underlying issue threatening to dismantle Irish rugby It can be argued that Irish rugby has now gone beyond its peak, and is currently stumbling down what could easily become a dangerous downhill. Ireland
Jared Wright 21 May 2025 2025/26 URC: Five takeaways including Springboks fixture clash, Leinster’s incredibly ‘tough start’ and Judgement Day’s binning Our five takeaways from the 2025/26 fixture list. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 21 May 2025 Full 2025/26 United Rugby Championship fixture list confirmed as Stormers v Leinster kick-off the new season The full 2025/26 URC season. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 19 May 2025 URC Team of the Week: Eben Etzebeth rubbishes injury concerns while Irish livewire steers Munster to clutch victory Our URC Team of the Week from Round 18. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 19 May 2025 British and Irish Lions Watch: How Andy Farrell’s 38 fared this weekend as ‘brilliant’ Marcus Smith and Finn Russell impress We update you on the fitness and performances of the 38 players Andy Farrell has selected for the British and Irish Lions. British and Irish Lions
Adam Kyriacou 16 May 2025 URC teams: Leinster include 7 B&I Lions as Sione Tuipulotu returns for Glasgow and Eben Etzebeth recovers Check out all the teams for the final round of the regular URC season. United Rugby Championship
Jack Tunney 14 May 2025 Ex-England prospect heads to ‘proper rugby city’ after Connacht exit Former England u20s player Piers O'Conor has signed a two year deal with Edinburgh Rugby following a short stint in Ireland with Connaught. Edinburgh
Lawrence Nolan 12 May 2025 ‘Honoured’ Pete Wilkins lands a new URC job just 26 days after exiting Connacht with immediate effect Pete Wilkins has landed a new job in the United Rugby Championship just 26 days after he officially exited Irish side Connacht. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 09 May 2025 URC teams: Jordie Barrett starts for fully-loaded Leinster while Springboks star reaches milestone game The United Rugby Championship (URC) reaches Round 17 this weekend and there's two games on Friday night, five on Saturday and one on Sunday. United Rugby Championship
Louis Chapman Coombe 06 May 2025 British and Irish Lions injury woes continue as ANOTHER Ireland star suffers untimely setback The winger will be out of action for five weeks. British and Irish Lions
Lawrence Nolan 29 Apr 2025 Ex-referee delivers damning Sam Grove-White verdict, bigs up ‘impressive’ Hollie Davidson, blasts URC for Andrea Piardi ‘cop out’ Former Test referee Owen Doyle has delivered a withering put-down of Scottish whistler Sam Grove-White after the recent Stormers v Connacht match. United Rugby Championship
Lawrence Nolan 29 Apr 2025 The ‘worrying’ 10-year record broken last weekend by the Irish provinces United Rugby Championship Round 16 produced a rare run of results – all four Irish sides were beaten on the same weekend for the first time since 2015. Ireland
Jared Wright 28 Apr 2025 URC Team of the Week: ‘Outrageous’ Springboks prop as youth shines on kids round while the Irish disappoint Our Team of the Weekend following a full house of wins for South African teams in Round 16. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 26 Apr 2025 Lions v Connacht: Five takeaways as rising star ‘justifies’ Springboks interest to keep ‘slimmest’ play-off hopes alive Our five takeaways from the Lions' victory over Connacht. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 25 Apr 2025 Matt Williams: Irish Rugby ‘appears to be in decline’ and new policy cannot ‘drag down’ Leinster Matt Williams has weighed in on the IRFU's reviewed funding model for the four provinces. Ireland
Adam Kyriacou 25 Apr 2025 URC teams: Fully-loaded Sharks to face old favourite while Leinster rest several Ireland stars The URC reaches Round 16 this weekend as the race for play-off spots intensifies with three games on Friday and five on Saturday. Here's the teams. United Rugby Championship
Louis Chapman Coombe 24 Apr 2025 ‘I’m just focusing on the Lions’ – Coach addresses Connacht top job links Cullie Tucker has taken over as Connacht interim head coach until the end of the season. Connacht
Jared Wright 22 Apr 2025 URC referee pays the price for Munster mare as Nigel Owens’ call for ‘accountability’ is heard Andrea Piardi will not officiate a United Rugby Championship fixture this weekend. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 20 Apr 2025 Fuming John Dobson hits out at ‘f***ing shocking’ Stormers after brutal review of ‘appalling’ performance John Dobson was NOT happy with the Stormers' performance against Connacht. Stormers
Jared Wright 19 Apr 2025 Stormers v Connacht: Five takeaways as Springboks sensation’s efforts overshadowed by ‘shambolic’ defence in controversial finish Our five takeaways from a thrilling URC clash between the Stormers and Connacht. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 19 Apr 2025 Stormers player ratings: ‘Freakish’ Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scores a marvellous hat-trick as Evan Roos presses for Springboks recall Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu stole the show as the Stormers edged Connacht. Stormers
Adam Kyriacou 18 Apr 2025 URC teams: Leinster rotate as Jordie Barrett rested while Wales wing returns for Judgement Day After a two-week hiatus for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, the United Rugby Championship returns as the battle for play-off spots heats up. United Rugby Championship
Lawrence Nolan 16 Apr 2025 ‘Sad’ Connacht exit confirmed as search starts for a new head coach Pete Wilkins has exited his role as Connacht boss with immediate effect following a recent period of sick leave. Connacht
Louis Chapman Coombe 12 Apr 2025 WATCH: Racing 92 star sent-off for brutal tackle while Owen Farrell escapes same fate in Connacht win Wame Naituvi was sent off after just 12 minutes! Challenge Cup
Jared Wright 11 Apr 2025 Challenge Cup teams: Owen Farrell dropped as Bulls get double Springboks boost for quarter-final showdown It's the Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend as three games take place on Saturday before Bath host Gloucester on Sunday in an exciting derby. Challenge Cup
Adam Kyriacou 07 Apr 2025 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-final match officials confirmed as English ref gets Leinster v Glasgow Warriors The match officials for the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals have been announced ahead of this weekend's action. Bath
Adam Kyriacou 04 Apr 2025 Challenge Cup teams: Owen Farrell starts while Sharks rest Springboks but Jake White goes full-tilt Check on the team news for the Challenge Cup round of 16 matches. Challenge Cup
Louis Chapman Coombe 02 Apr 2025 Two Ireland legends step in for Andy Farrell and Simon Easterby for July tour but Johnny Sexton misses out Ireland will face Georgia and Portugal this summer. Ireland
Colin Newboult 29 Mar 2025 Connacht v Munster: Five takeaways as ‘utterly majestic’ Jack Crowley proves a point after Ireland forward put in hospital by nasty clearout Planet Rugby's five takeaways from Munster's victory over Connacht in the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship
Colin Newboult 28 Mar 2025 URC deprived of Springbok v All Black battle as Jordie Barrett rested while Six Nations stars return Check out the team news for Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship
