United Rugby Championship Round 1: All You Need to Know
The fourth season of the BKT United Rugby Championship kicks off tonight, with eight-time winners Leinster the first of the Irish sides in action as they travel to Edinburgh.
Rugby Sport News
Bernard Jackman: Pressure on Leinster to finally deliver
Bernard Jackman says the pressure is on Leinster to end their trophy drought ahead of the start of the new BKT URC season.
Springboks expect the unexpected against Argentina
Unbeaten South Africa go in search of a fifth Rugby Championship crown when they clash with Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday (10pm Irish time) but their fiery hosts have title ambitions of their own and are primed for the fight.
Jamison Gibson-Park fit as Cian Healy gets set to equal Leinster caps record
Jamison Gibson-Park has been passed fit for Leinster's opening BKT URC game against Edinburgh tomorrow, while Cian Healy is set to equal the province’s caps record.
Rugby Championship gone but Bledisloe no dead rubber as ailing Wallabies host All Blacks
Australia and New Zealand have no chance of winning the Rugby Championship after losing three of four matches so far this season but the coveted Bledisloe Cup ensures that Saturday's Test will be anything but a dead rubber.
Sharks make 2 changes for Currie Cup final, Bok lock Jenkins set for debut off bench
The Sharks have named their team for Saturday's Currie Cup final against the Lions in Johannesburg.
Itoje criticises former England coach Jones for questioning his leadership abilities
England lock and Saracens captain Maro Itoje said it was unfortunate that former head coach Eddie Jones had questioned his leadership qualities in a book, saying the player was an "inward-looking" person who drove himself rather than others.
Trophy-hunting Leinster in win or bust territory as URC season begins
How do you solve a problem like the Champions Cup final?