Leinster Rugby

URC Race to the Eight is Going Down to the Wire

The BKT United Rugby Championship Play-Off race is going down to the final weekend of the regular season with five teams fighting it out for four spots.   Leinster Rugby and the Vodacom Bulls...

SA teams show grit in penultimate Vodacom URC round

The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Fidelity SecureDrive Lions all remained in the running for hosting Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals in a riveting penultimate pool round, which delivered...

URC Highlights: Leinster Rugby v Lions

URC Race to Eight | All you need to know heading into the weekend

With just two rounds remaining, the URC’s Race to the Eight has reached its most intense stage yet. After months of shifting momentum, the Play-Off picture is finally narrowing — but it’s...

Club captain Bradbury signs on for another season

Club captain and centurion Magnus Bradbury has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping the Scotland international back-row at Hive Stadium through to the end of the 2026/27 season. The announcement...

Porter savouring special return as Leinster aim for trophy double

After enduring a frustrating few months, Andrew Porter admits it’s “incredibly special” to be back as Leinster Rugby push for silverware on two fronts.   The 79-times capped...

Adam Hastings banned for two games

The Player was the subject of three temporary suspensions in the URC matches played for Glasgow Warriors:   • Zebre Parma v Glasgow Warriors, January 24th 2026 - Law 9.13 (incident 1) •...

URC Match Officials Announcement Round 17

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 17 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, MAY 8 Glasgow...

Round 17 of the URC set to deliver drama, intensity, and defining moments

Round 17 of the BKT United Rugby Championship brings another crucial round of fixtures as the race for play-off positions intensifies and rivalries take centre stage across the North and South. With just...

Squad update: Munster prepare for Connacht in Galway

The Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC Round 17 clash against Connacht at Dexcom Stadium (7.45pm, live on TG4 & Premier Sports). Munster A will also...