Updated Munster and Connacht to kick off next season's URC with derby
The 2024/25 BKT United Rugby Championship season will kick-off with an Irish derby, with Munster set to host Connacht on the opening weekend of the season.
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No Bundee Aki for Connacht while Rhys Ruddock set for RDS farewell
Connacht will be without Bundee Aki for their must-win BKT United Rugby Championship visit to Leinster on Friday night, while the hosts have made 14 changes to their side following last weekend's Champions Cup final defeat to Toulouse.
Munster confirm signing of South African wing Thaakir Abrahams
Munster have confirmed their fourth new signing for next season, with Thaakir Abrahams joining from Lyon on a two-year deal.
Bernard Jackman: Keenan's Sevens switch is 'brilliant for everybody'
Bernard Jackman believes Hugo Keenan's temporary switch to Sevens rugby this summer is a move that suits all parties, even with the full-back now set to miss Ireland's Test series against South Africa.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Disappointment, decision-making and the Antoine Dupont Show
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.
Connacht's Santiago Cordero determined to finish season after long road to recovery
Disaster struck in Santiago Cordero's second training session with Connacht.
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.
Jacques Nienaber: Leinster haven't been neglecting attack
Jacques Nienaber says Leinster are not focusing on defence at the expense of their attack since his arrival at the province in December.