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Leinster open United Rugby Championship campaign with loss at Glasgow Warriors
A Leinster side missing their World Cup contingent opened their BKT United Rugby Championship campaign with a 43-25 loss to Glasgow Warriors, who claimed a bonus point.
Blade stars as Connacht see off Ospreys
Caolin Blade scored a first-half hat-trick of tries as Connacht saw off Ospreys in their opening BKT United Rugby Championship match.
LIVE | Stormers, Sharks, Bulls, Lions name teams for URC openers
The 2023/24 United Rugby Championship (URC) season makes a low-key start this weekend with the international spotlight firmly on the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
URC teams: Conway and Addison make returns
Andrew Conway will play his first competitive game for almost 18 months when Munster kick their BKT United Rugby Championship season off against the Sharks on Saturday (5.15pm).
Farrell set for 100th Connacht appearance
Tom Farrell will become the latest Connacht centurion when he lines out in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship opener against Ospreys at The Sportsground (3pm).
Top eight United Rugby Championship teams to qualify for Champions Cup
Shifting from a representative approach following the Covid-19 pandemic, the United Rugby Championship (URC), which starts this weekend, will introduce a full meritocracy this season to turn up the intrigue and competitiveness in European rugby.
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.