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31 January 2026; Scott Penny of Leinster during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Penny grabs hat-trick as Leinster extend winning run

Scott Penny ran in three tries as Leinster secured a 28-20 United Rugby Championship bonus-point victory over Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium.

United Rugby Championship • 31 Jan

Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde arrives before the Investec Champions Cup match between Leinster and La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Leinster eye 'one final push' ahead of break - McBryde

Leinster are eyeing "one final push" against Edinburgh to end the current block of games on a high, according to the province's assistant coach Robin McBryde.

Rugby • 26 Jan

13 October 2025; Tadhg Beirne during a Munster Rugby squad training session at the University of Limerick in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster captain Beirne on course for Leinster showdown

Munster are expected to hand Tadhg Beirne his first game of the season in Saturday's United Rugby Championship derby against Leinster.

Rugby • 13 Oct 25

10 October 2025; Dan Kelly of Munster celebrates during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

McMillan: We know that we need to be better

Clayton McMillan says Munster "stood up when it really mattered" as they narrowly avoided a first defeat of the season, scraping past Edinburgh 20-19 in Cork.

Rugby • 11 Oct 25

4 October 2025; Alex Nankivell of Munster is tackled by Rory Jennings of Cardiff Rugby during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

'Day-to-day behaviours' key to Munster consistency

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan appears to be a stabilising factor at the club and says "day-to-day behaviours" are key to consistency.

Rugby • 10 Oct 25

5 September 2025; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the pre-season friendly match between Gloucester and Munster at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England. Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Sportsfile

McMillan: Players getting chance to 'stake their claim'

Clayton McMillan said it was always the plan to make significant changes to his Munster side for the visit of Edinburgh with next weekend's derby against Leinster part of his thinking.

Rugby • 09 Oct 25

4 November 2023; Edwin Edogbo of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Dragons at Musgrave Park in Cork. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Edogbo returns as Munster make sweeping changes

Edwin Edogbo will make his long-awaited return from injury for Munster in Friday night's United Rugby Championship meeting with Edinburgh.

Rugby • 09 Oct 25

4 October 2025; Jack Crowley of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Crowley: Ireland 10 battle not on mind on Munster duty

Jack Crowley has started the season like a man on a mission but dismisses any suggestion that establishing himself as Ireland's chosen number 10 has anything to do with it.

Rugby • 09 Oct 25

In-form Munster can gain revenge on Edinburgh

There were no standout performers in Munster's squad beyond Jack Crowley in their nervy affair against Cardiff but they will be seeking revenge when they face Edinburgh on Friday.

Rugby • 08 Oct 25

29 November 2024; Werner Kok of Ulster during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Leinster at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Storm warning sees Ulster kick-off brought forward

The kick-off time for Ulster's United Rugby Championship clash against Edinburgh on Friday evening has been brought forward to 7pm due to Storm Amy.

Rugby • 02 Oct 25

Connacht suffered a 12th defeat of the season

Connacht's play-off hopes ended after Edinburgh loss

Connacht's slim URC play-off hopes were ended as they lost 31-21 to Edinburgh at the Dexcom Stadium.

Rugby • 10 May 25

Bundee Aki will win his 150th Connacht cap this evening

Connacht target 10 points as play-off hopes fade

Interim boss Cullie Tucker knows Connacht's play-off fate is out of their hands but wants his side to go down fighting.

Rugby • 10 May 25

James Ryan hasn't play for Leinster since January

Ryan returns as Leinster loose Lions on Zebre

James Ryan is in line his first appearance since the end of the Six Nations with Leinster naming nine Lions in their squad to take on Zebre on Saturday.

Rugby • 09 May 25

Jamison Gibson-Park starts against Edinburgh

Gibson-Park fit as Healy set to equal Leinster record

Jamison Gibson-Park has been passed fit for Leinster's opening BKT URC game against Edinburgh tomorrow, while Cian Healy is set to equal the province's caps record.

Rugby • 19 Sep 24

RG Snyman pictured at Leinster training on Monday afternoon

Snyman 'getting stuck in' as Leinster debut looms

It's a hard watch for certain rugby fans in Ireland but RG Snyman was getting "stuck into mauls and scrums" at Leinster training on Monday afternoon.

Rugby • 16 Sep 24

Antoine Frisch scored two first half tries

Eight wins in a row for Munster after Edinburgh epic

Munster confirmed a home-quarter final in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a thrilling 29-26 bonus-point win away to Edinburgh, with the defending champions edging closer to securing one of the top seeds for the play-offs.

United Rugby Championship • 17 May 24

URC: Edinburgh 26-29 Munster - recap

Look back on our live blog as Munster edged past Edinburgh to make it eight wins in a row in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 17 May 24

WP Nel may be playing his final home game for Edinburgh

Fired-up Edinburgh ready for 'formidable' Munster

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt said his side would be going all out to ensure Viliame Mata and WP Nel get a memorable send-off in what could be their final game at the Hive Stadium as Munster visit in round 17 of the URC.

Rugby • 17 May 24

Oli Jager (c) makes his first start since February

Munster make five changes for Edinburgh trip

Munster have made five personnel changes and two positional switches to the side that beat Connacht for their URC trip to Edinburgh tomorrow.

Rugby • 16 May 24

URC teams: Connacht call on Hansen for Leinster clash

Mack Hansen will make his first Connacht appearance of the season in tomorrow's United Rugby Championship derby with Leinster, who have named Cian Healy among the replacements.

Rugby • 01 Dec 23

It's the last URC round before the teams begin the Champions Cup

URC round 7: All you need to know

It's the last round of the opening block of United Rugby Championship fixtures before the teams turn their attention to Europe.

Rugby • 01 Dec 23

Blair Kinghorn is on the move to France's Top 14

Kinghorn ready for emotional Edinburgh farewell

Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn is preparing for an emotional last home outing as an Edinburgh player against Benetton on Friday after it was confirmed that he will join Toulouse following next weekend's trip to Ulster.

Rugby • 23 Nov 23

Finlay Bealham featured four times for Ireland at the World Cup

Bealham back for Connacht but Hansen and Aki miss trip

Finlay Bealham is part of the Connacht squad for their trip to South Africa but fellow Ireland internationals Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki are not fit to travel.

Rugby • 13 Nov 23

Healy drop-goal breaks Connacht hearts in Edinburgh

A Ben Healy drop-goal with the last kick of the match earned Edinburgh a dramatic 25-22 win over Connacht just as the visitors appeared to have snatched a late draw.

Rugby • 13 Nov 23

Dan Sheehan will captain Leinster for the first time

URC: Sheehan leads Leinster as 5 internationals return

Leinster welcome back five members of Ireland's World Cup squad for their United Rugby Championship clash against Dragons on Sunday, with Dan Sheehan leading the side for the first time.

Rugby • 10 Nov 23

Edinburgh Rugby

Penny grabs hat-trick as Leinster extend winning run

Leinster eye 'one final push' ahead of break - McBryde

Munster captain Beirne on course for Leinster showdown

McMillan: We know that we need to be better

'Day-to-day behaviours' key to Munster consistency

McMillan: Players getting chance to 'stake their claim'

Edogbo returns as Munster make sweeping changes

Crowley: Ireland 10 battle not on mind on Munster duty

In-form Munster can gain revenge on Edinburgh

Storm warning sees Ulster kick-off brought forward

Connacht's play-off hopes ended after Edinburgh loss

Connacht target 10 points as play-off hopes fade

Ryan returns as Leinster loose Lions on Zebre

Gibson-Park fit as Healy set to equal Leinster record

Snyman 'getting stuck in' as Leinster debut looms

Eight wins in a row for Munster after Edinburgh epic

URC: Edinburgh 26-29 Munster - recap

Fired-up Edinburgh ready for 'formidable' Munster

Munster make five changes for Edinburgh trip

URC teams: Connacht call on Hansen for Leinster clash

URC round 7: All you need to know

Kinghorn ready for emotional Edinburgh farewell

Bealham back for Connacht but Hansen and Aki miss trip

Healy drop-goal breaks Connacht hearts in Edinburgh

URC: Sheehan leads Leinster as 5 internationals return