Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

The Bulls lost heavily to Leinster in round 13, while Munster beat Glasgow earlier this season at Musgrave Park

URC semi-finals: All you need to know

The final four face off as the United Rugby Championship nears its end with two Irish provinces in the mix.

Alex Nankivell could feature in Saturday's semi-final against Glasgow

Nankivell boost for Munster ahead of URC semi-final

Munster have reported a clean bill of health following Friday's URC win over Ospreys, while Alex Nankivell is in the running to face Glasgow.

Rugby • 10 Jun 24

Watch: 'Still a lot of buckles left to swash'

The RTÉ Rugby panel review Munster's BKT URC quarter-final win over Ospreys.

Rugby • 10 Jun 24

Diarmuid Barron made his comeback in the quarter-final win over Ospreys

Barron back with a bang and buzzing for Glasgow battle

Diarmuid Barron made a successful comeback from a nasty foot injury against Ospreys at the weekend and is determined to play his part in Munster's URC title defence.

Rugby • 11 Jun 24

Ahern warns Munster defence must improve for Bayonne

Tom Ahern was singing from the same hymn sheet as Graham Rowntree in their assessment of Munster's defensive performance against Glasgow Warriors.

Rugby • 05 Dec 23

Tom Ahern (centre) starred in the six-try win

Ahern stars as Munster see off Glasgow in Cork

Munster maintained their impeccable Musgrave Park record as they returned to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with an eventful 40-29 win against leaders Glasgow Warriors.

Rugby • 01 Dec 23

URC recap: Fast start sees Munster past Glasgow

Relive all the action from Musgrave Park as Munster hosted Glasgow Warriors in round seven of the United Rugby Championship.

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

Johnny Matthews bagged a brace of tries for the home side

Glasgow top URC table after Ulster grind to a halt

Glasgow made it five wins from six to go top of the BKT United Rugby Championship table after recovering from a 14-0 deficit to win 33-20 and inflict a second defeat of the season on Ulster.

Rugby • 25 Nov 23

James Hume celebrates his try against Lions

Change of mindset paying off for Ulster's James Hume

Ulster and Ireland centre James Hume says he has changed his mindset and is reaping the rewards on the rugby pitch.

Rugby • 23 Nov 23

Leinster welcome to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening

URC Round 6: All you need to know

Team news, TV and radio coverage, weather forecasts and everything else you need to know ahead of the sixth round of games in the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 24 Nov 23

Leinster players react after conceding a fourth try

Leinster open URC campaign with loss at Glasgow

Leinster opened their BKT United Rugby Championship campaign with a 43-25 loss to Glasgow Warriors, who claimed a bonus point.

Rugby • 22 Oct 23

Franco Smith led Glasgow to the quarter-finals of the URC, as well as the Challenge Cup final

Glasgow's Smith named URC Coach of the Season

Glasgow Warriors boss Franco Smith has been named BKT United Rugby Championship Coach of the Season.

Rugby • 23 May 23

The French side made amends for last year's defeat in the final

Toulon cruise past Glasgow to win Challenge Cup title

Toulon have won the EPCR Challenge Cup, defeating Glasgow Warriors 43-19 in a one-sided final at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 19 May 23

Malakai Fekitoa grabbed the first Munster try

Munster beat Glasgow to book semi-final with Leinster

Munster will face Leinster in the URC semi-final next Saturday after overcoming 14-man Glasgow 14-5 in Scotstoun.

Rugby • 06 May 23

Recap: Munster punish 14-man Glasgow in quarter-final

Relive all the action from Scotstoun as Glasgow hosted Munster in the URC quarter-finals.

Rugby • 06 May 23

Glasgow Warriors beat Munster in the final of the 2014/15 Pro12

Tuipulotu: Glasgow still inspired by 2015 final win

Sione Tuipulotu is inspired by the regular reminders of Glasgow Warriors' 2015 Pro12 triumph as this season promises a thrilling finale.

Rugby • 04 May 23

Glasgow were 38-28 winners when the sides met in March

O'Sullivan: Defence the priority for Munster v Glasgow

Eddie O'Sullivan believes Munster's defence will be the winning or losing of the province's United Rugby Championship semi-final against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday night.

Rugby • 03 May 23

Keith Earls made his 200th appearance for Munster against the Sharks

Earls' Munster career may be over after groin injury

Keith Earls' Munster career may be over following confirmation by the province that the Ireland wing suffered a groin injury and will be out for a "number of weeks".

Rugby • 03 May 23

Connacht are better suited to an artificial pitch, says Friend

Friend: 4G pitch a 'godsend' for Connacht style

Andy Friend says Connacht's 4G pitch is a "godsend" and has enabled his side to be at their best.

Rugby • 19 Apr 23

Kieran Marmion: 'Hopefully we've a few more games left and can finish on a high'

Marmion: Glasgow motivation not a Connacht concern

Kieran Marmion says Connacht won't read too much into Glasgow's situation ahead of next weekend's final URC match, which the Westerners need to win to guarantee Heineken Champions Cup rugby next season.

Rugby • 16 Apr 23