Race for the league in URC defence excites Andy Kyriacou
Munster forwards coach Andy Kyriacou is looking forward to the "race for the league" in this season's BKT United Rugby Championship as the province looks to retain the title.
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Leinster in 'constant contact' with Nienaber ahead of his arrival
Leinster's Robyn McBryde says the province are in "constant contact" with their incoming senior coach Jacques Nienaber during the Rugby World Cup in France.
'Enforcer' Etzebeth: The Springbok engine that never stops
Of the many Springboks who put their hands up during the thrilling win over France in Paris on Sunday, none was more important or timely than veteran lock forward Eben Etzebeth.
Ireland winger Earls ends professional career
PARIS : Ireland winger Keith Earls is retiring from rugby with immediate effect, the Munster player said on Tuesday after the national team's quarter-final exit at the World Cup.
'Now is the right time' - Earls confirms retirement from rugby with immediate effect
Keith Earls has confirmed he is to retire from rugby with immediate effect, following Ireland's World Cup elimination.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland's RWC debrief after rugby's greatest weekend
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and BJ Botha to look back on Ireland's RWC elimination at the hands of New Zealand.
Simon Raiwalui to step down as Fiji coach at end of the year
Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui will leave his post when his contract expires at the end of December, despite leading the Pacific Island nation to a quarter-final place at the World Cup.
URC announces changes to European qualification
Organisers of the BKT United Rugby Championship have announced changes to their European qualification system which they say will now offer 'full meritocracy'.