Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Aphiwe Dyantyi is eligible to play for the Sharks in August

Sharks confirm signing of former Springbok Dyantyi

South Africa's Sharks have confirmed the signing of former Springboks wing Aphiwe Dyantyi as his four-year ban for doping comes to an end later this year.

Rugby • 13 Jun 23

Jamison Gibson-Park evades the tackle of Vincent Tshituka of Cell C Sharks on his way to scoring Leinster's fifth try

Leinster ease past Sharks to secure home semi-final

Leinster earned a home semi-final in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a business-like 35-5 win over the Cell C Sharks at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 06 May 23

Recap: Leinster coast past Sharks in one-sided affair

Relive all the action from the Aviva Stadium as Leinster hosted the Sharks in the quarter-final of the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 06 May 23

Luke McGrath will captain Leinster in their URC quarter-final against the Sharks

Cullen: Leinster won't take eye off the ball v Sharks

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says complacency won't be an issue for his side in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Cell C Sharks, with last year's defeat to the Bulls still fresh in their memory.

Rugby • 05 May 23

The Sharks scored five tries in their last meeting with Leinster in Dublin

Bulls shock means Shark warning in place for Leinster

Leinster beat the Sharks by 20 points when the sides met in round four of the regular season back in October but would be well advised not to read too much in that game.

Rugby • 06 May 23

Siya Kolisi (r) pictured with Munster's Keith Earls following their recent URC meeting

Kolisi undergoes surgery and faces World Cup race

South African Rugby has confirmed that Springboks captain Siya Kolisi underwent knee surgery last week and said it is unclear if he will be fit for this year's Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 03 May 23

Charlie Ngatai: 'They just asked to give me what you've got and I pretty much did'

Nervous Ngatai pleased with seamless Leinster return

Charles Ngatai was asked to "empty the tank" and walked off the pitch on Saturday after a job well done.

Rugby • 01 May 23

Robbie Henshaw missed Saturday's win over Toulouse

Henshaw and Kelleher in mix for Sharks clash

Leinster's Robbie Henshaw and Rónan Kelleher will be given more time to prove their fitness ahead of Saturday's United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Cell C Sharks.

Rugby • 01 May 23

Munster fight back to earn crucial draw against Sharks

Munster secured a fifth-place finish in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a superb come-from-behind draw against Cell C Sharks.

Rugby • 22 Apr 23

Recap: Munster bite back against Sharks to share points

Relive all the action from Kings Park as Munster took on the Sharks.

Rugby • 22 Apr 23

RG Snyman makes his Champions Cup debut against Sharks

Snyman and Crowley start for Munster against Sharks

RG Snyman makes his first start for Munster since his debut in August 2020 Saturday's Champions Cup round of 16 clash against Sharks at King's Park, while Jack Crowley has been given the nod ahead of Joey Carbery.

Rugby • 31 Mar 23

Jake Flannery joined Ulster at the start of the season

Flannery to start for Ulster against Sharks

Jake Flannery starts for Ulster in their rearranged URC clash against the Sharks.

Rugby • 24 Feb 23

John Hodnett starred for Munster in their bonus-point win away to Benetton

URC team of the week: Clean sweep for Irish provinces

It was a clean sweep of victories for the Irish provinces in the final round of BKT United Rugby Championship fixtures before the Six Nations.

Rugby • 30 Jan 23

Jamie Osborne shone in Leinster's win against Gloucester

Champions Cup team of the week

The penultimate round of pool matches in the Heineken Champions Cup provided plenty of standout performances as the race for the last 16 heated up.

Rugby • 16 Jan 23

Ulster have lost five of their last six matches

Ulster's URC game with Sharks rescheduled for February

Ulster's BKT United Rugby Championship game against the Cell C Sharks has been rescheduled for Saturday, 25 February in Durban.

Rugby • 10 Jan 23

Forde scored two of Connacht's four tries

Friend 'proud' of two-try Forde after Sharks win

Connacht director of rugby Andy Friend expressed his pride in young centre Cathal Forde, after he inspired their bonus-point win against the Cell C Sharks at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 07 Jan 23

Connacht celebrate their opening try of the game from Conor Oliver

Connacht hold off Sharks for bonus-point win

Cathal Forde scored two tries, while Conor Oliver and Tiernan O'Halloran also crossed the line in a 24-12 win against the Sharks at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 09 Jan 23

Tom Farrell and Connacht are targeting a return to winning ways against the Sharks

Farrell focused on midfield duel against in-form Sharks

The Cell C Sharks may have sent a second-string side to Galway for Saturday's game with Connacht but Tom Farrell knows they still have plenty of bite in their midfield.

Rugby • 07 Jan 23

Siya Kolisi is bound for Top 14 later in the year

Springboks captain Kolisi to join Racing 92

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will join French club Racing 92 after the World Cup later this year.

Rugby • 03 Jan 23

Jordan Larmour scored two tries and created two more in Leinster's win over Connacht

URC team of the week: Leinster and Munster impress

Leinster and Munster impressed while the DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks lay down markers ahead of their trips north for round 12.

Rugby • 02 Jan 23

Scott Penny scored a try and made 25 tackles in Leinster's win over Munster

URC team of the week: Round 10 delivers derby drama

It is derby season in the BKT United Rugby Championship and a number of players stood out as local rivalries took centre stage over the Christmas period.

Rugby • 27 Dec 22

Josh van der Flier scored twice as Leinster claimed a big win over Racing 92

Champions Cup team of the week: Leinster lead the way

Leinster and La Rochelle were the standout performers in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup while the newcomers from South Africa also made their mark.

Rugby • 12 Dec 22

Garry Ringrose evades the tackle of Tom O'Toole on the way to scoring his second try

URC team of the week: Irish and SA teams dominate

All eight Irish and South African sides are represented in our team of the week for round nine of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 05 Dec 22

Departing Sharks head coach Sean Everitt (left), and attack coach Noel McNamara (right)

McNamara to remain at Sharks despite coaching change

Noel McNamara will remain in his role at the Cell C Sharks, despite the departure of head coach Sean Everitt.

Rugby • 29 Nov 22

Joey Carbery shone in Munster's bonus-point win over the Bulls

URC team of the week: Munster and Ulster lead the way

All four Irish provinces are represented in the BKT United Rugby Championship team of the week after some big performances in round five.

Rugby • 17 Oct 22