Munster hit back with impressive Ospreys win in tough conditions
Munster returned to winning ways at a rain-lashed Virgin Media Park by beating Ospreys 23-0 in a repeat of last season's BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.
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URC teams: Tony Butler in for Munster as David O'Connor gets Connacht debut
Munster will be without out-half Billy Burns and centre Alex Nankivell for their trip to face Zebre Parma on Saturday afternoon (3pm Irish time, live on RTÉ), with Tony Butler starting at out-half.
Tom Farrell could be a 'moneyball' signing for Munster
New Munster centre Tom Farrell could prove to be something of a 'moneyball' signing for the province, according to Johne Murphy and Bernard Jackman.
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.
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.