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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 25

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 25

The RTÉ Rugby panel discussed the varying fortunes of the provinces

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 25

Werner Kok's try scored Ulster's second try

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 25

Peter O'Mahony will play his final Munster game in his native Cork

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 25

Munster and Benetton drew when the sides last met in October 2023

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 25

Rory McGuire played eight times for Leinster

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 25

Ulster look set to miss out on Champions Cup rugby

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 25

Munster players celebrate Peter O'Mahony's try

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 25

O'Mahony stars as Munster power past Ulster

There has rarely been so much on the line in a meeting of Munster and Ulster, and Ian Costello's side proved too good for their provincial rivals, taking a big leap towards securing Champions Cup rugby with a 38-20 win.

Rugby • 09 May 25

URC recap: Munster 38-20 Ulster

Relive all the action from Thomond Park as Munster hosted Ulster in a crucial BKT URC derby.

Rugby • 09 May 25

Stephen Archer will play his final game at Thomond Park this evening

Archer: 'There was a lot more fighting back in the day'

Thomond Park will tonight say goodbye to three Munster legends and while Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray have already enjoyed a fanfare there's a nice symmetry to Stephen Archer's farewell.

Rugby • 10 May 25

Stephen Archer (l) and Peter O'Mahony start on their final Thomond Park appearances

Munster's O'Mahony and Archer start on Thomond farewell

Peter O'Mahony and Stephen Archer have been named in the Munster starting XV for tomorrow's URC derby against Ulster, while Conor Murray is among the replacements.

Rugby • 08 May 25

Connacht host Edinburgh at the Dexcom Stadium

Updated URC Round 17: All You Need To Know

With just three rounds of games left in the URC regular season, here's everything you need to know leading into Round 16.

United Rugby Championship • 09 May 25

Richie Murphy's side are in 12th place with two rounds to play

Murphy urges Ulster to turn performance into result

Richie Murphy admits Ulster are "desperate to win" against Munster but has urged the team to remain calm and play rugby.

Rugby • 08 May 25

Peter O'Mahony: 'You're coming up against bigger and better teams every week'

O'Mahony: We've put ourselves under pressure

Peter O'Mahony admits that Munster have put themselves "under pressure" as they bid to make the top eight in the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 07 May 25

Munster are looking to bounce back from three defeats in a row

Prendergast calls on Munster players to 'stand up'

Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast admits stewing over three defeats over the last month has been "challenging" but is adamant the club can make the top-eight of the URC.

Rugby • 05 May 25

Leinster's Rónan Kelleher, Connacht's Shayne Bolton and Ulster's Stuart McCloskey

URC team news ahead of Round 16

Rónan Kelleher will captain Leinster for the first time, as head coach Leo Cullen makes nine changes to his side for Saturday's trip to Scarlets.

United Rugby Championship • 25 Apr 25

Munster won 20-15 in their last meeting with Cardiff in March 2024

URC Round 16: All you need to know

With just three rounds of games left in the URC regular season, here's everything you need to know leading into Round 16.

United Rugby Championship • 25 Apr 25

An officiating mess, Ireland march on in Newport

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on the week's big talking points in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship • 23 Apr 25

Alan O'Connor has played 210 times for Ulster

O'Connor and Warwick among eight players leaving Ulster

Veterans Alan O'Connor and Andrew Warwick will both leave Ulster at the end of the season, as Richie Murphy's rebuild continues at the province this summer.

Rugby • 22 Apr 25

'Ulster could be a lot higher up the table with a small bit more consistency and luck from an injury front'

Lack of selection consistency is harming Ulster's push

Ulster are an exciting team with a huge amount of potential, but currently they don't have the consistency of selection or the ability to pick their most experienced players at one time.