Close encounters of the URC kind as opening round delivers in spades
As opening weekends go, the BKT United Rugby Championship organisers couldn’t have wished for much more.
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Opportunity knocks for young players despite big signings
The BKT United Rugby Championship is back this weekend. Munster will host Connacht in the opening Irish interprovincial clash, while Leinster will travel to Edinburgh and Ulster host Glasgow.
URC teams: Mack Hansen back for Connacht as Thaakir Abrahams makes Munster bow; Aidan Morgan gets nod at Ulster
Mack Hansen and Santi Cordero both start for Connacht in Saturday's BKT URC clash with Munster, while Pete Wilkins has handed debuts to three players.
Opportunity knocks for young players despite big signings
The BKT United Rugby Championship is back this weekend. Munster will host Connacht in the opening Irish interprovincial clash, while Leinster will travel to Edinburgh and Ulster host Glasgow.
Bernard Jackman optimistic for future of young Connacht squad
Bernard Jackman believes Connacht have every right to be optimistic about their upcoming season after a disappointing return in 2023/24.
Mike Prendergast excited by fresh faces at Munster
Every new season brings change, but there have been some significant ins and outs at Munster this summer.
Pre-season wrap: Mixed results for provinces as new signings make first appearances
There were defeats for both Munster and Leinster across the weekend, while Connacht got their pre-season campaigns underway on Saturday with a comfortable win against the Sale Sharks in Galway.
Mike Prendergast hints at Munster deal for Lyon wing Thaakir Abrahams
Munster appear to be close to agreeing a deal for South African winger Thaakir Abrahams.