Leinster looking to feed off 'nervous energy' - Cullen Leinster will look to move one step closer to a fifth URC title in a row, when they welcome the Bulls to the RDS this evening. Rugby • 10 Jun 22
Leinster looking to feed off 'nervous energy' - Cullen Leinster will look to move one step closer to a fifth URC title in a row, when they welcome the Bulls to the RDS this evening. Rugby • 10 Jun 22
Leinster banking on stamina against physical Bulls unit Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes his side still have plenty of fuel in the tank as they look to cap off their season with silverware. Rugby • 09 Jun 22
Leinster banking on stamina against physical Bulls unit Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes his side still have plenty of fuel in the tank as they look to cap off their season with silverware. Rugby • 09 Jun 22
URC semi-finals: All you need to know Kick-off times, team news and TV details for both of this weekend's United Rugby Championship semi-finals. Rugby • 10 Jun 22
URC semi-finals: All you need to know Kick-off times, team news and TV details for both of this weekend's United Rugby Championship semi-finals. Rugby • 10 Jun 22
Sexton named on bench as Conan and Henshaw return Johnny Sexton has been passed fit for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls at the RDS, but the Leinster captain has been named among the replacements. Rugby • 09 Jun 22
Sexton named on bench as Conan and Henshaw return Johnny Sexton has been passed fit for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls at the RDS, but the Leinster captain has been named among the replacements. Rugby • 09 Jun 22
'He's definitely found his mojo' - Larmour key v Bulls Jordan Larmour's recent form will make Leinster wonder what might have been, according to Eddie O'Sullivan and Fiona Hayes. Rugby • 08 Jun 22
'He's definitely found his mojo' - Larmour key v Bulls Jordan Larmour's recent form will make Leinster wonder what might have been, according to Eddie O'Sullivan and Fiona Hayes. Rugby • 08 Jun 22
Red-hot Larmour back in blue and relishing competition Jordan Larmour wants to focus on his club form for the immediate future before thinking too much about earning a spot in Ireland's touring party for New Zealand. Rugby • 08 Jun 22
Red-hot Larmour back in blue and relishing competition Jordan Larmour wants to focus on his club form for the immediate future before thinking too much about earning a spot in Ireland's touring party for New Zealand. Rugby • 08 Jun 22
Neutral refereeing teams confirmed for URC semi-finals The United Rugby Championship have confirmed the referees for this weekend's semi-finals, with neutral officiating teams for both games. Rugby • 07 Jun 22
Neutral refereeing teams confirmed for URC semi-finals The United Rugby Championship have confirmed the referees for this weekend's semi-finals, with neutral officiating teams for both games. Rugby • 07 Jun 22
Leinster lament La Rochelle 'cynicism' but vow to learn Nine days after their Champions Cup final defeat, Leinster coach Felipe Contepomi can cast a colder eye on the loss to La Rochelle. Rugby • 06 Jun 22
Leinster lament La Rochelle 'cynicism' but vow to learn Nine days after their Champions Cup final defeat, Leinster coach Felipe Contepomi can cast a colder eye on the loss to La Rochelle. Rugby • 06 Jun 22
Ulster set for SA return, Leinster host Bulls on Friday Ulster will face an away trip to South Africa on Saturday after the Stormers beat Edinburgh, while Leinster will host the Bulls on Friday night in the other URC semi-final. Rugby • 04 Jun 22
Ulster set for SA return, Leinster host Bulls on Friday Ulster will face an away trip to South Africa on Saturday after the Stormers beat Edinburgh, while Leinster will host the Bulls on Friday night in the other URC semi-final. Rugby • 04 Jun 22
Cullen pleased with ruthless streak after 12-try win Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits he briefly wondered whether his side were heading towards another afternoon of disappointment, before they went on to hammer a dreadful Glasgow Warriors side in the United Rugby Championship quarter-final. Rugby • 04 Jun 22
Cullen pleased with ruthless streak after 12-try win Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits he briefly wondered whether his side were heading towards another afternoon of disappointment, before they went on to hammer a dreadful Glasgow Warriors side in the United Rugby Championship quarter-final. Rugby • 04 Jun 22
EPCR confirms South African teams to join Champions Cup EPCR has confirmed the addition of South Africa's URC franchises to next season's Champions and Challenge Cup competitions, with the Cheetahs also being welcomed into the latter tournament. Rugby • 02 Jun 22
EPCR confirms South African teams to join Champions Cup EPCR has confirmed the addition of South Africa's URC franchises to next season's Champions and Challenge Cup competitions, with the Cheetahs also being welcomed into the latter tournament. Rugby • 02 Jun 22
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 winners in Pretoria. Rugby • 02 Apr 22
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 winners in Pretoria. Rugby • 02 Apr 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 week. Rugby • 08 Mar 22
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 week. Rugby • 08 Mar 22
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 on Friday. Rugby • 03 Dec 21
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 on Friday. 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
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 face his former side this Saturday. Rugby • 24 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 face his former side this Saturday. 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
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 settle in their new surroundings. Rugby • 11 Oct 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 settle in their new surroundings. 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
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 of the United Rugby Championship. Rugby • 02 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 of the United Rugby Championship. 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 the Sportsground. Rugby • 01 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 the Sportsground. 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
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
