Munster Rugby

Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago

The 30-year-old Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan. Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South...

United Rugby Championship Match Officials and broadcasters for Round 2

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Ospreys v Zebre...

United Rugby Championship Round 1 Wrap-up

Smith’s pride over Scotland stars Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says he is proud of the Scotland World Cup stars who helped secure a 43-25 victory over Leinster on the opening weekend of the...

Stormers and Bull off to a perfect start

The Stormers and Bulls started the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on a perfect note with bonus-point victories in Gauteng on the weekend.   The Emirates Lions refused to give...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Munster Rugby v Sharks

Munster v Hollywoodbets Sharks preview

Jack O’Donoghue captains Munster from the back row as they begin the defence of their BKT URC title by taking on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Limerick. Their forwards coach Andy Kyriacou commented:...

Ferris Hails Munster’s Revival that Spurred Title Success

Stephen Ferris says Munster deserve major credit for going from being written off as the worst Irish province a year ago to now being the side that everyone is chasing in the BKT United Rugby Championship. The...

URC Round 1 Match Officials

The appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 1 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Zebre Parma v Ulster Stadio Lanfranchi,...

Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage

Leinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...

Paterson Sees More to Come from both Warriors and Edinburgh

Scotland great Chris Paterson feels Glasgow Warriors will have unfinished business this season, while it’s a case of not quite knowing what to expect from Edinburgh. Glasgow Warriors went...