Coetzee comes back to haunt Ulster Marcell Coetzee emerged as Ulster's chief tormentor by blasting over for the crucial try against his old team-mates as the Vodacom Bulls ran out 34-16 … Rugby • 02 Apr
Thornbury to make Connacht return Connacht have been boosted by the return of long-term absentees Gavin Thornbury and Dylan Tierney-Martin for Saturday's URC trip to Benetton. Rugby • 01 Apr
Treadwell aims to push on after 'surprise' Irish call A left field pick for Ireland's second row, Kieran Treadwell certainly made the most of his unlikely call-up to Andy Farrell's squad. Rugby • 01 Apr
Ref mistake admission of little comfort to Ulster Dan McFarland may be able to take some small solace from the URC's verdict about their try that wasn't against the Stormers on Saturday. Rugby • 28 Mar
Van Graan delighted with Loughman's Irish call-up Munster head coach Johann van Graan says Jeremy Loughman's first international call-up is thoroughly deserved, after the prop linked up with Andy Farrell's side this … Rugby • 08 Mar
Sharks beat Bulls as South Africa hosts first URC game The Sharks battled to a 30-16 victory over the Bulls in Durban as the United Rugby Championship belatedly made its debut on South African soil … Rugby • 03 Dec 21
All you need to know: United Rugby Championship round 6 The United Rugby Championship returns this weekend with three Irish provinces in action, find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 27 Nov 21
Munster spell was best time of my life - Arno Botha Bulls back row Arno Botha says his two-year spell at Munster was the best one of the best of his life, as he prepares to … Rugby • 24 Nov 21
Munster's Van Graan ready for special Bulls reunion While Johann van Graan has brought Munster teams on South African tours before, this time it's special. Rugby • 24 Nov 21
Bulls draft in referee help as they get to grips in URC It was a week of progress for the United Rugby Championship's South African sides, as we saw our first glimpse that they are beginning to … Rugby • 11 Oct 21
Tale of two halves: South Africans need good 80 minutes The opening two weeks of the URC have shown us that we're going to have to play the long game with the South African teams Rugby • 04 Oct 21
Bulls boss White says South African teams 'must adapt' Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White says his side need to get to grips with northern hemisphere conditions if they're to make a success … Rugby • 02 Oct 21
Carty and Daly star as Connacht power past Bulls Connacht's United Rugby Championship campaign is up and running, and in some style, following an emphatic bonus point 34-7 win against the Vodacom Bulls at … Rugby • 01 Oct 21
Papali'i returns as Connacht welcome Bulls to Galway New signing Leva Fifita is set to make his Connacht debut in tomorrow's United Rugby Championship meeting with the Vodacom Bulls at the Sportsground. Rugby • 30 Sep 21
Connacht's Daly targeting Ireland recall in November Connacht centre Tom Daly says he wants to remain in Andy Farrell's plans after receiving his first taste of the international scene this summer. Rugby • 29 Sep 21
Connacht set to welcome back Blade and Fifita Connacht have been boosted by the return to fitness of scrum-half Caolin Blade and new second row Leva Fifita ahead of their United Rugby Championship … Rugby • 28 Sep 21
Josh van der Flier welcomes new URC challenges Leinster wanted a step up in class and Josh van der Flier reckons the new teams will provide sterner tests for the United Rugby Championship … Rugby • 27 Sep 21
Cullen content with win but warns Bulls will be back Four tries, five points, zero tries conceded, Leinster are off to a flying start in the inaugural United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 25 Sep 21
Lively Leinster begin URC defence with win over Bulls Four-in-a-row title winners Leinster started their United Rugby Championship adventure with a 31-3 win over new boys Vodacom Bulls. Rugby • 25 Sep 21
URC teams: Sexton starts, Zebo & Snyman in for Munster Simon Zebo is set for his second Munster debut when the Cell C Sharks visit Thomond Park in the United Rugby Championship this evening (7.35pm, … Rugby • 25 Sep 21
Avoiding rust a 'challenge' for Leinster against Bulls Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi says his side's shortened pre-season campaign will be a challenge they have to overcome when they face the in-form Vodacom … Rugby • 21 Sep 21
Leinster's Leavy and Porter fit as Bulls come to town Dan Leavy and Andrew Porter have been passed fit for Leinster's opening United Rugby Championship match against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Sep 21
Leinster confirm 75% capacity for season opener More than 35,000 fans will be allowed attend Leinster's United Rugby Championship opener next week, after the province confirmed they have will make 75% of … Rugby • 15 Sep 21
