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A two layered image of a Leinster maul with Cobus Wiese
Louis Chapman Coombe 14 Jun 2025

Leinster v Bulls: Five takeaways as Jacques Nienaber’s defence ends trophy drought in emphatic URC victory

Here are our five key takeaways from a gripping URC final at Croke Park.
Bulls
Jordie Barrett celebrates try v Bulls in URC final 2025.
Colin Newboult 14 Jun 2025

Leinster obliterate Bulls in URC final to answer critics as Jordie Barrett signs off in style

Leinster ended their trophy drought by winning the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship with a comprehensive victory over the Bulls.
Bulls
Bulls stars Willie Le Roux and Johan Grobbelaar in the United Rugby Championship Final.
Jared Wright 14 Jun 2025

Bulls player ratings: Springboks fail to ‘fire’ upfront as Jacques Nienaber’s defence ‘suffocates’ visitors in another URC final disappointment

How we rated the Bulls players in the URC Final against Leinster at Croke Park.
Bulls
Jordie Barrett and an inset of Leinster prop Andrew Porter
Jared Wright 14 Jun 2025

Leinster player ratings: ‘Sensational’ Jordie Barrett enters ‘highest echelons’ of greats as Andrew Porter achieves ‘rare feat’ against Springboks powerhouse

How we rated the Leinster players in the United Rugby Championship Final against the Bulls.
Bulls
Bath's Finn Russell and an inset of Leicester Tigers prop Dan Cole.
James While 14 Jun 2025

Bath v Leicester Tigers: Five takeaways as Finn Russell’s Test quality ‘masterclass’ steers Johann van Graan’s ‘deserved’ charges to glory

Our five takeaways as Bath end their 29-year wait for Premiership Rugby glory.
Bath
Bath end 29 years of hurt to see off spirited Leicester Tigers in Premiership final and complete remarkable treble
Colin Newboult 14 Jun 2025

Bath end 29 years of hurt to see off spirited Leicester Tigers in Premiership final and complete remarkable treble

Bath are the Premiership champions for 2024/25 after beating Leicester Tigers in the final.

Premiership
Bath player ratings: ‘Mesmeric’ Finn Russell ‘grabs game by the scruff of the neck’ while ‘mercurial’ England hopefuls impress
Louis Chapman Coombe 14 Jun 2025

Bath player ratings: ‘Mesmeric’ Finn Russell ‘grabs game by the scruff of the neck’ while ‘mercurial’ England hopefuls impress

Here are our Bath player ratings following their 2025 Premiership final triumph.

Bath
Leicester Tigers player ratings: Handre Pollard blows ‘white hot and ice cold’ as Dan Cole’s splendid career ends on ‘heart-breaking low’ with costly error
Jared Wright 14 Jun 2025

Leicester Tigers player ratings: Handre Pollard blows ‘white hot and ice cold’ as Dan Cole’s splendid career ends on ‘heart-breaking low’ with costly error

Here's how we rated Leicester Tigers in the Premiership Final.

Leicester Tigers
‘Dan Cole’s face says it all’ – Sam Ryder’s rendition of God Save the King polarises fans before Premiership Final
Jared Wright 14 Jun 2025

‘Dan Cole’s face says it all’ – Sam Ryder’s rendition of God Save the King polarises fans before Premiership Final

Controversy before the final whistle!

Premiership
Schalk Burger: URC a ‘softer competition’ than ‘brutal’ Super Rugby
Colin Newboult 14 Jun 2025

Schalk Burger: URC a ‘softer competition’ than ‘brutal’ Super Rugby

Schalk Burger believes being in the United Rugby Championship has benefited South Africa after leaving the 'tougher' Super Rugby.

United Rugby Championship
Hammer Leinster blow as Jamison Gibson-Park withdraws from URC Final
Jared Wright 14 Jun 2025

Hammer Leinster blow as Jamison Gibson-Park withdraws from URC Final

Huge blow for Leinster just hours before the URC final.

Leinster
Ian Foster claims NZR did not have ‘clear strategy’ as ex-All Blacks boss reveals all about job controversy during turbulent Springboks tour
David Skippers 14 Jun 2025

Ian Foster claims NZR did not have ‘clear strategy’ as ex-All Blacks boss reveals all about job controversy during turbulent Springboks tour

An extract from ex-All Blacks boss Ian Foster's new book, Leading Under Pressure, explains how a victory over the Springboks in Johannesburg in 2022 saved his job.

New Zealand
Chiefs v Brumbies: Five takeaways as ‘brilliant’ Damian McKenzie and ‘luckless’ Noah Lolesio endure mixed fortunes in hosts’ triumph
David Skippers 14 Jun 2025

Chiefs v Brumbies: Five takeaways as ‘brilliant’ Damian McKenzie and ‘luckless’ Noah Lolesio endure mixed fortunes in hosts’ triumph

Our five takeaways from the Chiefs' 37-17 victory over the Brumbies in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final in Hamilton on Saturday.

Super Rugby
Chiefs player ratings: ‘Controlled’ Damian McKenzie produces ‘Test-like’ display as potential All Blacks ‘bolters’ shine in dominant semi-final win
Colin Newboult 14 Jun 2025

Chiefs player ratings: ‘Controlled’ Damian McKenzie produces ‘Test-like’ display as potential All Blacks ‘bolters’ shine in dominant semi-final win

Chiefs player ratings following their victory over the Brumbies in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals.

Chiefs
Brumbies player ratings: ‘World-class’ finishes sends Wallabies message after Joe Schmidt snub but Tom Wright’s ‘odd game’ sums up semi-final loss
Colin Newboult 14 Jun 2025

Brumbies player ratings: ‘World-class’ finishes sends Wallabies message after Joe Schmidt snub but Tom Wright’s ‘odd game’ sums up semi-final loss

Brumbies player ratings following their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final defeat to the Chiefs.

Brumbies
WATCH: Damian McKenzie pulls of ‘unreal’ try-saving tackle in Super Rugby Pacific semi-final
Louis Chapman Coombe 14 Jun 2025

WATCH: Damian McKenzie pulls of ‘unreal’ try-saving tackle in Super Rugby Pacific semi-final

McKenzie was a man on a mission against the Brumbies, but his try-saving tackle was the highlight moment of the game.

Chiefs
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Final: Time, date and venue revealed
David Skippers 14 Jun 2025

2025 Super Rugby Pacific Final: Time, date and venue revealed

The Crusaders and Chiefs will face off in 2025's Super Rugby Pacific final at Christchurch's Appolo Projects Stadium on Saturday, June 21.

Super Rugby
Premiership final preview: ‘Champions-elect’ Bath to ‘end long wait’ as bomb squad blasts past Leicester Tigers
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 Jun 2025

Premiership final preview: ‘Champions-elect’ Bath to ‘end long wait’ as bomb squad blasts past Leicester Tigers

Our preview of the Premiership final between Bath and Leicester Tigers at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Premiership
Bath hoping to go ‘one step further’ in Premiership final as Johann van Graan ‘turns hope into belief’
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 Jun 2025

Bath hoping to go ‘one step further’ in Premiership final as Johann van Graan ‘turns hope into belief’

Bath fell at the final hurdle last season but can they go one better this time around?

Bath
‘You don’t always get the ending you want’ – Ben Youngs reflects on Martin Johnson’s farewell ahead of his final match
Alex Spink 13 Jun 2025

‘You don’t always get the ending you want’ – Ben Youngs reflects on Martin Johnson’s farewell ahead of his final match

Ben Youngs brings the curtain down on his record-breaking career in the Premiership final.

Leicester Tigers
URC Final preview: Leinster to edge ‘brutal’ Bulls and end years of ‘heart-break’
Jared Wright 13 Jun 2025

URC Final preview: Leinster to edge ‘brutal’ Bulls and end years of ‘heart-break’

Our preview of the United Rugby Championship final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park.

United Rugby Championship
Rassie Erasmus believes semi-pro call-up ‘slipped through the net’ but will ‘definitely play for the Springboks’
Jared Wright 13 Jun 2025

Rassie Erasmus believes semi-pro call-up ‘slipped through the net’ but will ‘definitely play for the Springboks’

Rassie Erasmus believes that Ntokozo Makhaza will 'definitely' play for the Springboks one day.

South Africa
Crusaders v Blues: Five takeaways as Will Jordan ‘shows his class’ while ‘machine-like’ All Blacks star sets up hosts’ win with ‘defensive masterclass’
David Skippers 13 Jun 2025

Crusaders v Blues: Five takeaways as Will Jordan ‘shows his class’ while ‘machine-like’ All Blacks star sets up hosts’ win with ‘defensive masterclass’

Our five takeaways from the Crusaders' 21-14 victory over the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final in Christchurch on Friday.

Super Rugby
Frans Steyn slams rugby calendar as ‘a stupid thing’ and explains why he prefers Super Rugby to the United Rugby Championship
David Skippers 13 Jun 2025

Frans Steyn slams rugby calendar as ‘a stupid thing’ and explains why he prefers Super Rugby to the United Rugby Championship

Double Springboks Rugby World Cup winner Frans Steyn has explained why he prefers Super Rugby to the United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship
All Black to leave New Zealand to further his career abroad
David Skippers 13 Jun 2025

All Black to leave New Zealand to further his career abroad

One of the Hurricanes' All Blacks is set to leave the the Wellington-based outfit to take up an opportunity in Japan.

Hurricanes
Rassie Erasmus dismisses ‘personal issues’ with Evan Roos after initial Springboks snub
Jared Wright 13 Jun 2025

Rassie Erasmus dismisses ‘personal issues’ with Evan Roos after initial Springboks snub

Rassie Erasmus has rubbished reports that there is a personal issue with Evan Roos.

South Africa
Bath team: British and Irish Lions star overcomes injury concern as Springbok prop star returns
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 Jun 2025

Bath team: British and Irish Lions star overcomes injury concern as Springbok prop star returns

Bath have made two changes to their starting XV from their semi-final win over Bristol Bears last weekend ahead of this weekend's Premiership final.

Bath
Leicester Tigers team: Michael Cheika names unchanged side as England legends handed farewell appearance
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 Jun 2025

Leicester Tigers team: Michael Cheika names unchanged side as England legends handed farewell appearance

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are among six departing players named in the Leicester Tigers squad for the Premiership final.

Leicester Tigers
Crusaders player ratings: True ‘warrior’ produces a ‘world-class’ shift as ‘imperious’ All Blacks grabs crucial brace while ‘brilliant’ bench dethrones Blues
Jared Wright 13 Jun 2025

Crusaders player ratings: True ‘warrior’ produces a ‘world-class’ shift as ‘imperious’ All Blacks grabs crucial brace while ‘brilliant’ bench dethrones Blues

How we rated the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Blues.

Crusaders
Blues player ratings: Rieko Ioane ‘largely anonymous’ as All Blacks hopeful makes ‘costly’ errors in disappointing defeat
Jared Wright 13 Jun 2025

Blues player ratings: Rieko Ioane ‘largely anonymous’ as All Blacks hopeful makes ‘costly’ errors in disappointing defeat

Our Blues player ratings from the defeat to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final.

Blues
Ex-All Black with ‘unique skillset’ the latest addition to Scott Robertson’s backroom staff
David Skippers 13 Jun 2025

Ex-All Black with ‘unique skillset’ the latest addition to Scott Robertson’s backroom staff

Hurricanes assistant coach and former New Zealand second-row Bryn Evans is the latest addition to All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson’s backroom staff.

New Zealand
Owen Farrell seals Premiership return after ‘flopped’ Racing 92 stint as Saracens agree cut-price deal – report
Jared Wright 13 Jun 2025

Owen Farrell seals Premiership return after ‘flopped’ Racing 92 stint as Saracens agree cut-price deal – report

Saracens have reportedly agreed a deal with Racing 92 to secure Owen Farrell's return.

Saracens
Rassie Erasmus confirms five long-term Springboks injuries in a detailed update including Cameron Hanekom
Jared Wright 13 Jun 2025

Rassie Erasmus confirms five long-term Springboks injuries in a detailed update including Cameron Hanekom

Rassie Erasmus has provided an injury update ahead of the international season.

South Africa
Ex-Springboks captain insists ‘year-round schedule’ is hurting South African success and why ‘pile-up’ could derail World Cup defence hopes
Alex Spink 12 Jun 2025

Ex-Springboks captain insists ‘year-round schedule’ is hurting South African success and why ‘pile-up’ could derail World Cup defence hopes

Bob Skinstad has blamed South Africa player burnout caused by a never-ending schedule for the country's failure to punch its weight at club level.

South Africa
Leinster team: Double British and Irish Lions boost as Irish province aim to end trophy drought against the Bulls
Jared Wright 12 Jun 2025

Leinster team: Double British and Irish Lions boost as Irish province aim to end trophy drought against the Bulls

Leinster have welcomed back two British and Irish Lions to their starting XV for the URC Final.

Leinster
Sir John Kirwan warns Springboks ‘everyone’s coming for you’ as All Blacks legend predicts rankings drop
Colin Newboult 12 Jun 2025

Sir John Kirwan warns Springboks ‘everyone’s coming for you’ as All Blacks legend predicts rankings drop

Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield have made their Test predictions for 2025.

New Zealand
Bulls team: Jake White shows his hand early with URC Final announcement as Springboks star ruled out of Leinster showdown
Adam Kyriacou 12 Jun 2025

Bulls team: Jake White shows his hand early with URC Final announcement as Springboks star ruled out of Leinster showdown

The Bulls have gone early with their team announcement for the United Rugby Championship (URC) Final against Leinster at Croke Park in Dublin.

Bulls
All Blacks great claims Wallace Sititi’s position under threat as Scott Robertson urged to select ‘outsider’ in much-changed loose trio
Colin Newboult 12 Jun 2025

All Blacks great claims Wallace Sititi’s position under threat as Scott Robertson urged to select ‘outsider’ in much-changed loose trio

Murray Mexted has settled on his loose forward combination with the Super Rugby Pacific season nearing its conclusion.

New Zealand
Owen Farrell and Kyle Sinckler secure new jobs ahead of Lions tour
Jack Tunney 12 Jun 2025

Owen Farrell and Kyle Sinckler secure new jobs ahead of Lions tour

Neither Owen Farrell nor Kyle Sinckler were selected to go on the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia this year, but this hasn't stopped either player from being involved.

British and Irish Lions
Ex-All Black who ‘deserved much more’ secures a French lifeline after falling victim to Ronan O’Gara’s ‘overhaul’
Jared Wright 12 Jun 2025

Ex-All Black who ‘deserved much more’ secures a French lifeline after falling victim to Ronan O’Gara’s ‘overhaul’

The former All Blacks scrum-half has secured a move to another Top 14 club.

Top 14
Springboks legend’s brutal assessment of ‘mentally frail’ Leinster while Simon Zebo points to Irish side’s ‘little arrogant things’
Colin Newboult 12 Jun 2025

Springboks legend’s brutal assessment of ‘mentally frail’ Leinster while Simon Zebo points to Irish side’s ‘little arrogant things’

Victor Matfield assesses Leinster's underachievement and the key thing that has held them back.

Leinster
Jean de Villiers: Springboks-Ireland ‘hatred’ shows ‘respect’ as whole of South Africa ‘supporting’ the Bulls against Leinster
Colin Newboult 12 Jun 2025

Jean de Villiers: Springboks-Ireland ‘hatred’ shows ‘respect’ as whole of South Africa ‘supporting’ the Bulls against Leinster

Jean de Villiers looks at the rivalry between South Africa and Ireland ahead of this weekend's URC final.

South Africa
Sale Sharks announce shock appointment as Italian centurion sets ‘no limits’ on club’s future success
Adam Kyriacou 12 Jun 2025

Sale Sharks announce shock appointment as Italian centurion sets ‘no limits’ on club’s future success

Sale Sharks have announced the appointment of a new head coach ahead of next season, who will take over the role from the outgoing Paul Deacon.

Sale Sharks
British and Irish Lions have ‘no real concerns’ over troublesome position despite ‘near-catastrophe’
Jared Wright 12 Jun 2025

British and Irish Lions have ‘no real concerns’ over troublesome position despite ‘near-catastrophe’

John Dalziel has addressed injury concerns in the Lions squad.

British and Irish Lions
The story behind BIL: The famous British and Irish Lions tradition that is Henry Pollock’s responsibility
Jared Wright 12 Jun 2025

The story behind BIL: The famous British and Irish Lions tradition that is Henry Pollock’s responsibility

Henry Pollock has a huge responsibility during the tour to Australia.

British and Irish Lions
Willie le Roux: Bulls playing for a ‘bigger purpose’ in the URC final and are motivated by fallen Springbok Cornal Hendricks
Jared Wright 12 Jun 2025

Willie le Roux: Bulls playing for a ‘bigger purpose’ in the URC final and are motivated by fallen Springbok Cornal Hendricks

Willie le Roux calls for his teammates to not to go into a shell as the Bulls aim to pay tribute to Cornal Hendricks with a URC title.

Bulls
Gloucester confirm second Leinster signing as efficient winger ‘relishing’ Premiership challenge
Jack Tunney 12 Jun 2025

Gloucester confirm second Leinster signing as efficient winger ‘relishing’ Premiership challenge

A product of St Michael’s College in Dublin and a former Ireland age-grade international, he joined Leinster in 2021 and made his debut against the Dragons.

Gloucester
Drop Sam Prendergast! Departing Leinster fly-half deserves ‘fitting’ send-off at expense of ‘struggling’ star
Brendan McGilligan 12 Jun 2025

Drop Sam Prendergast! Departing Leinster fly-half deserves ‘fitting’ send-off at expense of ‘struggling’ star

As he struck the ball through the posts in the 76th minute to gift Ireland the victory on a crisp night in Dublin, Ross Byrne's stock couldn't be higher.

Leinster
Will Genia’s ‘realism’ supersedes ‘ego’ as Wallabies legend reveals shock preferred next move after Japan exit
Colin Newboult 12 Jun 2025

Will Genia’s ‘realism’ supersedes ‘ego’ as Wallabies legend reveals shock preferred next move after Japan exit

Will Genia is searching for his next club after being released by Kintetsu Liners.

Australia
James O’Connor perplexed ‘most consistent performer’ is not in the conversation to solve All Blacks’ selection issue
Jared Wright 11 Jun 2025

James O’Connor perplexed ‘most consistent performer’ is not in the conversation to solve All Blacks’ selection issue

James O'Connor has hailed his Crusaders teammate who isn't mentioned in the All Blacks' conversation enough.

New Zealand

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09 Jun 2025
Dan Sheehan (Leinster, left), Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors, middle) and Sebastian de Klerk (Bulls, right) in action in the URC.

URC Team of the Week: Sione Tuipulotu gatecrashes Leinster and Bulls party as Ireland stars and Springboks hopefuls hit form in semi-finals

09 Jun 2025
Wallabies legend David Campese acts as British and Irish Lions tour guide for Australia series.

British & Irish Lions: David Campese’s venue guide including the places to go whilst in Australia, part two

09 Jun 2025
Bath will take on Leicester Tigers in the Premiership final.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Finalists confirmed, Damian McKenzie loses out in All Blacks battle while Lions suffer first casualty as do Springboks

09 Jun 2025
Seven Leicester Tigers make our Premiership Team of the Week.

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09 Jun 2025

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Springboks forward Evan Roos and an inset of head coach Rassie Erasmus.

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12 Jun 2025
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02 Jun 2025

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