Connacht conquer Cardiff to reach Challenge quarters Connacht did more than enough to see off Cardiff at Dexcom Stadium in Galway to advance to the last eight in the Challenge Cup. Rugby • 05 Apr
Connacht conquer Cardiff to reach Challenge quarters Connacht did more than enough to see off Cardiff at Dexcom Stadium in Galway to advance to the last eight in the Challenge Cup. Rugby • 05 Apr
Champions Cup Round of 16: All You Need to Know After two fascinating weeks of URC rugby, the Investec Champions Cup takes over for a couple of weekends, as we look to whittle down 16 teams to the final four across the next fortnight. Rugby • 05 Apr
Champions Cup Round of 16: All You Need to Know After two fascinating weeks of URC rugby, the Investec Champions Cup takes over for a couple of weekends, as we look to whittle down 16 teams to the final four across the next fortnight. Rugby • 05 Apr
Old friends and new rivalries in Champions Cup last 16 After another pool stage that failed to deliver in the Investec Champions Cup, the EPCR would have been rubbing their hands with glee after the Round of 16 threw up the game that pretty much everyone has wanted to see for the last four years. Rugby • 05 Apr
Old friends and new rivalries in Champions Cup last 16 After another pool stage that failed to deliver in the Investec Champions Cup, the EPCR would have been rubbing their hands with glee after the Round of 16 threw up the game that pretty much everyone has wanted to see for the last four years. Rugby • 05 Apr
Team news: Nankivell two-match ban, Leinster 15 changes Alex Nankivell has failed in his appeal against his red card in last weekend's BKT United Rugby Championship win against Connacht, and will miss Munster's Investec Champions Cup last-16 meeting with La Rochelle in France. Rugby • 04 Apr
Team news: Nankivell two-match ban, Leinster 15 changes Alex Nankivell has failed in his appeal against his red card in last weekend's BKT United Rugby Championship win against Connacht, and will miss Munster's Investec Champions Cup last-16 meeting with La Rochelle in France. Rugby • 04 Apr
Prendergast ruled out but Connacht get injury boost Connacht captain Cian Prendergast will miss Saturday's EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 meeting with Cardiff following the serious head injury he sustained against Munster. United Rugby Championship • 01 Apr
Prendergast ruled out but Connacht get injury boost Connacht captain Cian Prendergast will miss Saturday's EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 meeting with Cardiff following the serious head injury he sustained against Munster. United Rugby Championship • 01 Apr
Costello thrilled with Munster half-back masterclass Ian Costello praised his side's management of the conditions as they gave their BKT United Rugby Championship season a shot in the arm with a bonus-point 30-24 win at Connacht. Rugby • 29 Mar
Costello thrilled with Munster half-back masterclass Ian Costello praised his side's management of the conditions as they gave their BKT United Rugby Championship season a shot in the arm with a bonus-point 30-24 win at Connacht. Rugby • 29 Mar
Connacht look to entertain wider fanbase in Castlebar Connacht players and coaches appreciate the significance of bringing their game with Munster to a bigger audience. Rugby • 29 Mar
Connacht look to entertain wider fanbase in Castlebar Connacht players and coaches appreciate the significance of bringing their game with Munster to a bigger audience. Rugby • 29 Mar
Connacht and Munster welcome back Ireland players Connacht and Munster welcome back a host of Ireland internationals as they named their teams for Saturday's historic URC derby in Castlebar. Rugby • 28 Mar
Connacht and Munster welcome back Ireland players Connacht and Munster welcome back a host of Ireland internationals as they named their teams for Saturday's historic URC derby in Castlebar. Rugby • 28 Mar
Prendergast and Connacht determined to put on a show Cian Prendergast is hoping Saturday's highly anticipated derby with Munster will be the perfect medicine after his frustration with Ireland during the Guinness Six Nations. United Rugby Championship • 28 Mar
Prendergast and Connacht determined to put on a show Cian Prendergast is hoping Saturday's highly anticipated derby with Munster will be the perfect medicine after his frustration with Ireland during the Guinness Six Nations. United Rugby Championship • 28 Mar
URC Round 14: All you need to know The novel derby clash of Connacht and Munster at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park is the standout fixture in round 14 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 29 Mar
URC Round 14: All you need to know The novel derby clash of Connacht and Munster at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park is the standout fixture in round 14 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 29 Mar
'Must-win' URC derby adds to Connacht-Munster clash A novel Connacht-Munster derby at MacHale Park probably didn't need much more spice added to the mix but with both teams treating it as "must-win" it's set to be another full-blooded affair. Rugby • 27 Mar
'Must-win' URC derby adds to Connacht-Munster clash A novel Connacht-Munster derby at MacHale Park probably didn't need much more spice added to the mix but with both teams treating it as "must-win" it's set to be another full-blooded affair. Rugby • 27 Mar
O'Brien: 'It was a massive part of my childhood' Sean O'Brien's GAA background means the Munster back won't be out of place at Mayo GAA's MacHale Park on Saturday. Rugby • 27 Mar
O'Brien: 'It was a massive part of my childhood' Sean O'Brien's GAA background means the Munster back won't be out of place at Mayo GAA's MacHale Park on Saturday. Rugby • 27 Mar
McMillan's 'meet-and-greet' reveals Munster intentions Two days after overseeing a big Chiefs win against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific, incoming Munster head coach Clayton McMillan touched down in Limerick to check out what will be his new home for the next three years. Rugby • 26 Mar
McMillan's 'meet-and-greet' reveals Munster intentions Two days after overseeing a big Chiefs win against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific, incoming Munster head coach Clayton McMillan touched down in Limerick to check out what will be his new home for the next three years. Rugby • 26 Mar
No timeline on Crowley Munster deal as rumours swirl Munster hope to have an update on Jack Crowley's situation at the club soon but wouldn't get drawn on speculation about the Ireland out-half, who has been linked with a move to Leicester Tigers. Rugby • 25 Mar
No timeline on Crowley Munster deal as rumours swirl Munster hope to have an update on Jack Crowley's situation at the club soon but wouldn't get drawn on speculation about the Ireland out-half, who has been linked with a move to Leicester Tigers. Rugby • 25 Mar
Updated Wilkins remains absent for Connacht's Castlebar trip Connacht will once again be operating without head coach Pete Wilkins for this week's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Munster in Castlebar. Wilkins was away from the team in the build-up to last week's defeat to the Ospreys, and the province have confirmed he remains on "sick leave". United Rugby Championship • 25 Mar
Updated Wilkins remains absent for Connacht's Castlebar trip Connacht will once again be operating without head coach Pete Wilkins for this week's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro against Munster in Castlebar. Wilkins was away from the team in the build-up to last week's defeat to the Ospreys, and the province have confirmed he remains on "sick leave". United Rugby Championship • 25 Mar
Ospreys hold off spirited Connacht comeback Ospreys held off a spirited Connacht comeback to record a 43-40 victory in Swansea in the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 22 Mar
Ospreys hold off spirited Connacht comeback Ospreys held off a spirited Connacht comeback to record a 43-40 victory in Swansea in the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 22 Mar
URC: Leinster start Barrett and Snyman for Bulls clash Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman have been named in the Leinster side to take on Bulls in Saturday's URC clash in Pretoria. United Rugby Championship • 21 Mar
URC: Leinster start Barrett and Snyman for Bulls clash Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman have been named in the Leinster side to take on Bulls in Saturday's URC clash in Pretoria. United Rugby Championship • 21 Mar
Rainbow lessons learned for Leinster Leinster are sitting pretty at the top of the table but Connacht and Ulster are in catch-up mode as the URC season goes down the final stretch. Rugby • 22 Mar
Rainbow lessons learned for Leinster Leinster are sitting pretty at the top of the table but Connacht and Ulster are in catch-up mode as the URC season goes down the final stretch. Rugby • 22 Mar
URC Round 13: All you need to know The home stretch of the BKT United Rugby Championship is coming into view with all four provinces having something to play for. Rugby • 22 Mar
URC Round 13: All you need to know The home stretch of the BKT United Rugby Championship is coming into view with all four provinces having something to play for. Rugby • 22 Mar
Ioane adapting to winds of change in Connacht Josh Ioane admits he underestimated how long it would take him to adapt to Irish rugby, and, in particular, getting used to the playing conditions in Galway. Rugby • 19 Mar
Ioane adapting to winds of change in Connacht Josh Ioane admits he underestimated how long it would take him to adapt to Irish rugby, and, in particular, getting used to the playing conditions in Galway. Rugby • 19 Mar
'Spirits high' as Connacht settle in for business end Connacht expect the majority of their Ireland players to return ahead of the URC clash against Munster in Castlebar in two weeks' time. Rugby • 19 Mar
'Spirits high' as Connacht settle in for business end Connacht expect the majority of their Ireland players to return ahead of the URC clash against Munster in Castlebar in two weeks' time. Rugby • 19 Mar
Connacht extend Ioane and O'Brien contracts Connacht have extended Josh Ioane's contract and the New Zealand out-half will remain at the club for another two years, while back row Sean O'Brien has also signed a new deal. Rugby • 14 Mar
Connacht extend Ioane and O'Brien contracts Connacht have extended Josh Ioane's contract and the New Zealand out-half will remain at the club for another two years, while back row Sean O'Brien has also signed a new deal. Rugby • 14 Mar
Slimani staying with Leinster as he agrees new deal Rabah Slimani will stay at Leinster for another season, after the province confirmed a new contract for the tighthead prop, while Jordan Larmour and Fintan Gunne have also agreed deals. United Rugby Championship • 12 Mar
Slimani staying with Leinster as he agrees new deal Rabah Slimani will stay at Leinster for another season, after the province confirmed a new contract for the tighthead prop, while Jordan Larmour and Fintan Gunne have also agreed deals. United Rugby Championship • 12 Mar
Updated Munster confirm Hanrahan return for third stint Munster have confirmed that JJ Hanrahan will return for a third stint at the club at the start of next season. Rugby • 05 Mar
Updated Munster confirm Hanrahan return for third stint Munster have confirmed that JJ Hanrahan will return for a third stint at the club at the start of next season. Rugby • 05 Mar
Connacht appoint Australian Seib as new attack coach Connacht have confirmed the appointment of Australian Rod Seib as their new attack coach for next season. The 50-year-old will joins from Super Rugby side Brumbies, where he previously coached the province's winger Mack Hansen. United Rugby Championship • 04 Mar
Connacht appoint Australian Seib as new attack coach Connacht have confirmed the appointment of Australian Rod Seib as their new attack coach for next season. The 50-year-old will joins from Super Rugby side Brumbies, where he previously coached the province's winger Mack Hansen. United Rugby Championship • 04 Mar
