Ulster tame Dragons to make winning start to URC season Ulster ran in six tries as they opened up their United Rugby Championship campaign with a 42-21 victory over Dragons in Belfast. Rugby • 26 Sep
Ulster tame Dragons to make winning start to URC season Ulster ran in six tries as they opened up their United Rugby Championship campaign with a 42-21 victory over Dragons in Belfast. Rugby • 26 Sep
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pressure on Connacht and Ulster to come back stronger 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 • 21 Sep
Pressure on Connacht and Ulster to come back stronger 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 • 21 Sep
Women's interprovincial finals: All you need to know Today sees the 2025 Women's Interprovincial Championships draw to a close with a familiar 'finals day' in Donnybrook. The third-place play-off once again pits Connacht against Ulster, with Munster and Leinster battling it out for silverware. Rugby • 30 Aug
Women's interprovincial finals: All you need to know Today sees the 2025 Women's Interprovincial Championships draw to a close with a familiar 'finals day' in Donnybrook. The third-place play-off once again pits Connacht against Ulster, with Munster and Leinster battling it out for silverware. Rugby • 30 Aug
Leinster pip Connacht to qualify for Interpro final Vicky Elmes Kinlan's 68th-minute try split the sides at Dexcom Stadium where three-in-a-row hopefuls Leinster beat Connacht 17-12 to qualify for next Saturday's Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship final. Rugby • 23 Aug
Leinster pip Connacht to qualify for Interpro final Vicky Elmes Kinlan's 68th-minute try split the sides at Dexcom Stadium where three-in-a-row hopefuls Leinster beat Connacht 17-12 to qualify for next Saturday's Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship final. Rugby • 23 Aug
Munster storm Leinster to reach interpro final Munster sealed their place in the final of the 2025 Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship after a convincing 33-22 win over Leinster in Donnybrook. Rugby • 17 Aug
Munster storm Leinster to reach interpro final Munster sealed their place in the final of the 2025 Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship after a convincing 33-22 win over Leinster in Donnybrook. Rugby • 17 Aug
Women's Interpro's Round 2: All you need to know Round two of the Women's Interprovincial series promises to be a gripping weekend as we get a repeat of last year's final between Leinster and Munster, while Connacht welcome a strong-looking Ulster squad to Galway. Rugby • 16 Aug
Women's Interpro's Round 2: All you need to know Round two of the Women's Interprovincial series promises to be a gripping weekend as we get a repeat of last year's final between Leinster and Munster, while Connacht welcome a strong-looking Ulster squad to Galway. Rugby • 16 Aug
Leinster and Munster off to perfect start in interpros Last year's champions Leinster and runners-up Munster got their 2025 Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship campaigns off to perfect starts courtesy of home bonus-point wins over Ulster and Connacht respectively. Rugby • 10 Aug
Leinster and Munster off to perfect start in interpros Last year's champions Leinster and runners-up Munster got their 2025 Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship campaigns off to perfect starts courtesy of home bonus-point wins over Ulster and Connacht respectively. Rugby • 10 Aug
Women's Interpros 2025: All you need to know The Vodafone Women's Interprovincial series kicks off this afternoon with a double header that sees defending champions Leinster host Ulster at the Energia Stadium and Connacht visit Munster in Cork. Rugby • 10 Aug
Women's Interpros 2025: All you need to know The Vodafone Women's Interprovincial series kicks off this afternoon with a double header that sees defending champions Leinster host Ulster at the Energia Stadium and Connacht visit Munster in Cork. Rugby • 10 Aug
Champions Cup draw: Leinster and La Rochelle meet again Leinster have been drawn with familiar foes La Rochelle for the 2025/26 Champions Cup. Rugby • 01 Jul
Champions Cup draw: Leinster and La Rochelle meet again Leinster have been drawn with familiar foes La Rochelle for the 2025/26 Champions Cup. Rugby • 01 Jul
Five-star French domination 'scary' for Irish teams For the fifth year in a row the Champions Cup has been won by a French team and Bernard Jackman believes more "inclusive" pathways in the country have played a big role. Rugby • 27 May
Five-star French domination 'scary' for Irish teams For the fifth year in a row the Champions Cup has been won by a French team and Bernard Jackman believes more "inclusive" pathways in the country have played a big role. Rugby • 27 May
Leinster to start 2025/26 URC campaign in South Africa Leinster will kick off the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season with a double-header in South Africa. Rugby • 21 May
Leinster to start 2025/26 URC campaign in South Africa Leinster will kick off the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season with a double-header in South Africa. Rugby • 21 May
Munster survive, Leinster labour and a Sevens shutdown Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan, as we recap the final round of regular season games in the URC, and look ahead at the play-offs. United Rugby Championship • 21 May
Munster survive, Leinster labour and a Sevens shutdown Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan, as we recap the final round of regular season games in the URC, and look ahead at the play-offs. United Rugby Championship • 21 May
Morgan to depart Ulster after one season Ulster have announced that Ireland-qualified out-half Aidan Morgan will leave the club by mutual agreement after one season with the province. Rugby • 21 May
Morgan to depart Ulster after one season Ulster have announced that Ireland-qualified out-half Aidan Morgan will leave the club by mutual agreement after one season with the province. Rugby • 21 May
Watch: RTÉ Rugby panel on underperforming provinces As the BKT URC regular season comes to a close, the RTÉ Rugby panel of Eddie O'Sullivan, Darren Cave and Jamie Heaslip review the fortunes of Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Rugby • 19 May
Watch: RTÉ Rugby panel on underperforming provinces As the BKT URC regular season comes to a close, the RTÉ Rugby panel of Eddie O'Sullivan, Darren Cave and Jamie Heaslip review the fortunes of Munster, Connacht and Ulster. Rugby • 19 May
Edinburgh make play-offs with win over Ulster Edinburgh sealed their return to the United Rugby Championship play-offs for the first time in three seasons with a bonus-point 47-17 victory at home to Ulster, who were already out of the running. Rugby • 16 May
Edinburgh make play-offs with win over Ulster Edinburgh sealed their return to the United Rugby Championship play-offs for the first time in three seasons with a bonus-point 47-17 victory at home to Ulster, who were already out of the running. Rugby • 16 May
Munster unchanged for crucial Benetton meeting Munster interim coach Ian Costello is doubling down for Friday's must-win United Rugby Championship meeting with Benetton, naming an unchanged matchday squad for the visit of the Italians to Cork. Rugby • 15 May
Munster unchanged for crucial Benetton meeting Munster interim coach Ian Costello is doubling down for Friday's must-win United Rugby Championship meeting with Benetton, naming an unchanged matchday squad for the visit of the Italians to Cork. Rugby • 15 May
Updated URC Round 18: All You Need To Know The final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season is here, and there are a variety of stakes on offer for the Irish provinces. United Rugby Championship • 16 May
Updated URC Round 18: All You Need To Know The final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season is here, and there are a variety of stakes on offer for the Irish provinces. United Rugby Championship • 16 May
Ulster sign fronts rows McGuire and Crean Ulster have signed former Leinster prop Rory McGuire from Leinster and given a permanent deal to fellow front row Sam Crean, while Piers O'Conor has switched from Connacht to Edinburgh. Rugby • 14 May
Ulster sign fronts rows McGuire and Crean Ulster have signed former Leinster prop Rory McGuire from Leinster and given a permanent deal to fellow front row Sam Crean, while Piers O'Conor has switched from Connacht to Edinburgh. Rugby • 14 May
Murphy backs Ulster to come back stronger Ulster's hopes of playing Investec Champions Cup rugby next season look to be over, but Richie Murphy has vowed his side will learn from their chastening experiences in this campaign. Rugby • 10 May
Murphy backs Ulster to come back stronger Ulster's hopes of playing Investec Champions Cup rugby next season look to be over, but Richie Murphy has vowed his side will learn from their chastening experiences in this campaign. Rugby • 10 May
Costello: Derby win inspired by departing trio Munster interim coach Ian Costello believes their 38-20 win against Ulster was the perfect send-off for Peter O'Mahony, Stephen Archer and Conor Murray at Thomond Park. United Rugby Championship • 09 May
Costello: Derby win inspired by departing trio Munster interim coach Ian Costello believes their 38-20 win against Ulster was the perfect send-off for Peter O'Mahony, Stephen Archer and Conor Murray at Thomond Park. United Rugby Championship • 09 May
