URC team of the week: Irish and South African teams dominate
All eight Irish and South African sides are represented in our team of the week for round nine of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Leinster Rugby Sport News
Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong could miss Leinster's Champions Cup opener
Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong are both injury doubts for Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup opener against Racing 92 on Saturday.
Cullen praises Leinster character after comeback win
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen praised the character of his side, after they fought back from 19 points behind to defeat Ulster 38-29, and maintain their 100% record in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Leinster defy red card in stunning comeback v Ulster
For those who believe that red cards ruin games, this should be required viewing.
Leinster and Ulster rivalry ready to ignite at RDS
In the immediate aftermath of their 27-5 defeat to Leinster in the final of the Pro14 in 2020, Dan McFarland admitted the gap between the champions and the rest of the league seemed to be growing bigger and bigger.
URC teams: Iain Henderson starts for Ulster against Leinster
Iain Henderson will captain Ulster against Leinster in Saturday night's top-of-the-table URC clash in what his first start since returning from injury.
United Rugby Championship Round 9: All you need to know
European rugby is on the horizon but first there is a crucial round of matches for the Irish provinces in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Rónan Kelleher: Leinster must stop Ulster maul in its tracks
Rónan Kelleher said Leinster must find a way to negative Ulster's mauling game if they are to maintain their 100% start to the season.