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26 September 2025; Jimmy O'Brien of Leinster in action against Leolin Zas of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Leinster at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Shaun Roy/Sportsfile

United Rugby Championship Round 3: All You Need to Know

It's round three of the United Rugby Championship with all four provinces in action following last weekend's storm-affected fixture list. Find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 16 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

27 September 2025; Craig Casey of Munster prepares to put the ball into scrum during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and Munster at Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli, Wales. Photo by Gruff Thomas/Sportsfile

Casey injury status unclear but seven back for Munster

Munster are still waiting for a diagnosis on Craig Casey's injury and hope to have more clarity later this week, while seven players who missed the win over Cardiff are back in training.

Rugby • 06 Oct 25

4 October 2025; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster's McMillan: We found a way so that's positive

Head coach Clayton McMillan declared himself "kind of" happy following Munster's United Rugby Championship win over Cardiff.

Rugby • 05 Oct 25

4 October 2025; Jack Crowley of Munster looks on after kicking a drop goal during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Classy Crowley guides Munster to win over Cardiff

Munster made it two wins from two to start their URC season after a narrow 23-20 win over Cardiff in Thomond Park on Saturday night.

Rugby • 05 Oct 25

4 October 2025; Ruadhan Quinn of Munster scores his side's first try despite the efforts of Johan Mulder of Cardiff Rugby during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Spor

URC recap: Munster 23-20 Cardiff

Relive all the action from Limerick as Munster hosted Cardiff in round two of the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 04 Oct 25

12 October 2024; A general view during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Munster in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Leinster loom but Munster fully focused on Cardiff

Clayton McMillan says Munster are fully focused on tomorrow's clash with Cardiff at Thomond Park but that the upcoming derby clash with Leinster is in the back of their minds.

Rugby • 03 Oct 25

31 May 2025; Conor Murray of Munster during the United Rugby Championship quarter-final match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Munster at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. Photo by Shaun Roy/Sportsfile

'Never say never' - Munster won't rule out Murray call

Munster are hopeful that Craig Casey's thigh injury is not too serious but haven't ruled out making contact with retired scrum-half Conor Murray, with head coach Clayton McMillan saying "never say never".

Rugby • 02 Oct 25

27 September 2025; Craig Casey of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and Munster at Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli, Wales. Photo by Gruff Thomas/Sportsfile

Munster hit by Casey and Kendellen injury blow

Munster's injury list is growing just one game into the season, with Craig Casey and Alex Kendellen the latest high-profile players to be ruled out for the province.

Rugby • 02 Oct 25

22 March 2025; Scott Penny of Leinster in action against Harold Vorster, left, and Jannes Kirsten of Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Photo by

United Rugby Championship Round 2: All You Need to Know

Everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's Round 2 games in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship • 03 Oct 25

27 September 2025; Shane Daly of Munster makes a break during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and Munster at Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli, Wales. Photo by Gareth Everett/Sportsfile

Daly 'feeling as good as ever' for new Munster chapter

Fit-again Munster back Shane Daly is confident he can return to the form that led to his call-up for Ireland 'A' last February.

Rugby • 02 Oct 25

'Energizer bunny' Casey a natural leader for Munster

One of the more fascinating sub-plots of this season will be to see how Munster deal with such a seismic leadership shift.

Rugby • 01 Oct 25

25 April 2025; Michael Milne of Munster is challenged by Kieron Assiratti of Cardiff during the United Rugby Championship match between Cardiff and Munster at Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff, Wales. Photo by Kian Abdullah/Sportsfile

Munster wary of 'dangerous Cardiff' side at Thomond

Mossy Lawler says Munster will have their guard up when they host an emboldened Cardiff in their first home game of the season this Saturday.

United Rugby Championship • 30 Sep 25

27 September 2025; Craig Casey of Munster dives over to score a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and Munster at Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli, Wales. Photo by Gareth Everett/Sportsfile

Munster start off with impressive win at Scarlets

Munster began life under new coach Clayton McMillan with a 34-21 URC victory away to Scarlets.

Rugby • 27 Sep 25

14 June 2025; Leinster captains Caelan Doris and Jack Conan and retiring teammate Cian Healy lift the URC trophy as they team celebrate after the United Rugby Championship Grand Final match between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo

Familar faces and new blood as URC kicks off

The URC returns this weekend with some familiar faces and some new blood on the scene as Munster, Connacht and Ulster aim to close the gap to defending champions Leinster.

Rugby • 26 Sep 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 not looking for bedding-in period at Munster

Clayton McMillan is well aware of Munster's history of early-season struggles, and insists he isn't expecting to need a bedding-in process in his first campaign as head coach.

United Rugby Championship • 25 Sep 25

7 June 2025; Sam Prendergast, right, and Jimmy O'Brien of Leinster during the United Rugby Championship semi-final match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

URC teams: Internationals back for Irish provinces

Sam Prendergast will start at out-half for Leinster, as Leo Cullen's side get the defence of their BKT United Rugby Championship title under way on Friday against the Stormers in Cape Town.

United Rugby Championship • 25 Sep 25

27 April 2024; Gus McCarthy of Leinster is tackled by Marcel Theunissen and Ruben van Heerden of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Leinster at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Harry Murphy

United Rugby Championship Round 1: All you need to know

The new BKT United Rugby Championship gets under way this weekend, the fifth season of this iteration of the competition.

United Rugby Championship • 26 Sep 25

Who is playing to impress in the URC this season?

With the United Rugby Championship season kicking off this week, Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy pick out some of the young - and not so young - players who could make an impact in 2025/26.

United Rugby Championship • 25 Sep 25

12 September 2025; Niall Scannell of Munster during the pre-season friendly match between Munster and Bath at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Munster coach changes 'not like soccer manager stuff'

Niall Scannell says it's hard to get frustrated at Munster's managerial merry-go-round with so many factors involved in the various changes at the club.

Rugby • 24 Sep 25

Provinces asked to do more with less as URC returns

As a new United Rugby Championship season begins, Jonny Holland writes that the provinces are being asked to do more with less resources.

Rugby • 23 Sep 25

12 September 2025; Munster provincial talent coach Sean Cronin before the pre-season friendly match between Munster and Bath at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster's Leamy: We went a little bit old school

Munster have gone a "bit old school" in pre-season as they begin life under new head coach Clayton McMillan, according to Denis Leamy.

Rugby • 22 Sep 25

Leinster's goal still the same as Munster begin new era

With the new United Rugby Championship just over a week away, it's time to remind ourselves how the four provinces fared in 2024/25, and what lies ahead for the coming year.

United Rugby Championship • 20 Sep 25

Murray: Munster need to listen to senior players

Conor Murray tells RTÉ's Game On that Munster can get back to winning European Cups, but that senior players in the squad have to be listened to when it comes to recruitment.

Rugby • 16 Sep 25

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United Rugby Championship Round 3: All You Need to Know

Crowley: Ireland 10 battle not on mind on Munster duty

In-form Munster can gain revenge on Edinburgh

Casey injury status unclear but seven back for Munster

Munster's McMillan: We found a way so that's positive

Classy Crowley guides Munster to win over Cardiff

URC recap: Munster 23-20 Cardiff

Leinster loom but Munster fully focused on Cardiff

'Never say never' - Munster won't rule out Murray call

Munster hit by Casey and Kendellen injury blow

United Rugby Championship Round 2: All You Need to Know

Daly 'feeling as good as ever' for new Munster chapter

'Energizer bunny' Casey a natural leader for Munster

Munster wary of 'dangerous Cardiff' side at Thomond

Munster start off with impressive win at Scarlets

Familar faces and new blood as URC kicks off

McMillan not looking for bedding-in period at Munster

URC teams: Internationals back for Irish provinces

United Rugby Championship Round 1: All you need to know

Who is playing to impress in the URC this season?

Munster coach changes 'not like soccer manager stuff'

Provinces asked to do more with less as URC returns

Munster's Leamy: We went a little bit old school

Leinster's goal still the same as Munster begin new era

Murray: Munster need to listen to senior players