New Zealand and South Africa set for Twickenham RWC warm-up
New Zealand and South Africa are set to face each other at Twickenham as part of their final preparations for next year's Rugby World Cup in France.
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URC team of the week: Leinster and Connacht dominate
Eleven players from Irish provinces are included in our team of the week, with Leinster and Connacht leading the way after big wins in round six of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Sharks, Bulls have sights on Bok props
The Sharks are reportedly interested in luring Springbok prop Vincent Koch to Durban, while it's a done deal that Bok front-ranker Wilco Louw will join the Bulls.
Munster could make short-term signing as injuries mount
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree says he may explore the possibility of a short-term signing, as their injury problems continue.
Ireland ambitions still burn for Luke McGrath
With 180 Leinster appearances to his name, and still only 29-years-old, Luke McGrath is one of the few players who could come close to breaking Devin Toner's record of 280 games for Leinster.
Dragons 32-25 Ospreys: Wales call-up Rio Dyer shines as Dragons win frantic derby
Two tries from new Wales call-up Rio Dyer handed the Dragons victory in a chaotic and entertaining derby against the Ospreys at Rodney Parade.
McFarland eyes Thomond tonic after nightmare trip to SA
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland hopes victory against Munster next weekend will be the remedy for their disastrous trip to South Africa, which was derailed by a stomach bug that swept through the squad and coaching staff.