Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

South African Rugby Union becomes a URC shareholder

The United Rugby Championship has confirmed that the South African Rugby Union has become the league's sixth shareholder, joining the Irish, Italian, Scottish, and Welsh rugby unions, along with CVC Capital Partners, in the company that operates the league.

Rugby • 03 Sep

Badly-needed trophy helps Leinster's healing process

A four-year gap without a trophy is considered normal for most teams. For a side with the resources and homegrown talent that Leinster have, it's considered a failure if they don't come home with silverware every year.

Rugby • 17 Jun

Glasgow victory signals strength of Scottish rugby

Glasgow Warriors were crowned the URC champions after a gutsy performance away to The Bulls.

Rugby • 25 Jun 24

'The talk will be about how Leinster didn't show up, but the Bulls ensured that they couldn't'

Rampaging Bulls did not allow Leinster find a rhythm

It always felt that Leinster, while never out of reach against the Bulls in the BKT URC semi-final, were always chasing the game.

Rugby • 18 Jun 24

Ciarán Frawley is helped off the field against Zebre by Leinster physio Garreth Farrell

Frawley a doubt for top-of-the-table clash with Bulls

Leinster will make a call later in the week on whether or not Ciarán Frawley will be available for selection for Friday's visit of Vodacom Bulls in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 25 Mar 24

Ulster played Glasgow Warriors in a friendly at Kingspan Breffni in Cavan

Could provinces look to play inter-pros at GAA grounds?

Could big BKT URC inter-provincial rugby games potentially be hosted in some of the country's bigger GAA venues? That was up for discussion on Monday night's Against The Head programme.

Rugby • 28 Nov 23

The top eight teams from the URC will qualify for the Champions Cup from this season

URC announces changes to European qualification

Organisers of the BKT United Rugby Championship have announced changes to their European qualification system which they say will now offer 'full meritocracy'.

Rugby • 17 Oct 23

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