Louis Chapman Coombe 01 Mar 2025 Connacht v Benetton: Five takeaways as Ireland hopeful gives Six Nations chance ‘major boost’ as he inspires hosts to take the ‘next step’ towards play-offs Planet Rugby's key takeaways from Connacht's win over Benetton in the URC. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 28 Feb 2025 URC team news: Ireland debutant gets chance to impress for Leinster while South African giant set for first game in 650 days for champions Round 12 of the United Rugby Championship takes place this weekend with two games on Friday and six on Saturday. Here's all the team news. United Rugby Championship
Colin Newboult 17 Feb 2025 URC Team of the Week: Munster star produces ‘timely’ display amid Caelan Doris setback as Siya Kolisi stand-in steps up with ‘huge’ effort Our URC Team of the Week after the Round 11 action. United Rugby Championship
Louis Chapman Coombe 15 Feb 2025 Benetton v Ulster: Five takeaways as ‘self-inflicted acts of stupidity’ cost Richie Murphy’s side against ‘rampant’ Italians Planet Rugby assesses the key takeaways from Benetton's win over Ulster. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 14 Feb 2025 URC team news: Six Nations stars return as Willie le Roux fly-half experiment continues and Springboks great hits 150 Check on the team news for Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship
Louis Chapman Coombe 24 Jan 2025 Ospreys v Benetton: Five takeaways as ‘ever-classy’ Justin Tipuric brings ‘pazazz’ to Welsh region who hit stride under new boss Planet Rugby's five takeaways from Ospreys' emphatic win over Benetton. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 24 Jan 2025 URC team news: Ireland stars Lowe and Sheehan bolster Leinster against stacked Stormers while Springboks to light up Jukskei derby All the team news ahead of Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 22 Jan 2025 Champions Cup Round of 16 fixtures, kick-off times and broadcasters confirmed Check out the kick-off times, venues and tv channels for the Champions Cup last-16. Champions Cup
Jared Wright 20 Jan 2025 Who’s hot and who’s not: ‘Mind-blowing’ Damian Penaud stars in mixed finale to Champions Cup pools while Sione Tuipulotu headlines Six Nations injury concerns Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
James While 20 Jan 2025 Champions Cup Team of the Week: Springboks star the ‘definition of impact’ while Damian Penaud ‘runs riot’ with SIX tries A thrilling final pool round of the Champions Cup saw records tumble and now that the dust has settled on the action we've picked our Team of the Week. Champions Cup
Jared Wright 19 Jan 2025 Champions Cup last-16 confirmed as ‘Ronan O’Gara derby’ set to take place after South African sides crash out The round of 16 matches for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have been confirmed. Champions Cup
Adam Kyriacou 17 Jan 2025 Champions Cup teams: Owen Farrell, George Ford and Peter O’Mahony among returnees as Ireland star displaced by Jordie Barrett The final round of pool games in the Investec Champions Cup take place this weekend. Check on the team news for all the matches on the schedule. Champions Cup
James While 13 Jan 2025 Champions Cup Team of the Week: ‘Sensational’ half-backs rewarded while ‘massive’ Tadhg Beirne and ‘magnificent’ Leinster star also make cut Here's our Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week after Round Three. Champions Cup
Jared Wright 12 Jan 2025 Bristol v Benetton: Five takeaways as Irish halfbacks save Bears from ‘slaying’ in blockbuster 10-try thriller Our five takeaways from the clash at Ashton Gate. Champions Cup
Adam Kyriacou 10 Jan 2025 Champions Cup team news: Tadhg Furlong starts as Jordie Barrett on bench for Leinster while Antoine Dupont leads fully-loaded Toulouse at Sharks Round Three of the Investec Champions Cup takes place this weekend and there's some tasty fixtures on the schedule, notably La Rochelle v Leinster. Champions Cup
Colin Newboult 02 Jan 2025 URC Team of the Week: Springboks powerhouse ‘impressively dominant’ since injury return as Ireland’s ‘rising star’ lays down Six Nations marker Our URC Team of the Week after the Round Nine action. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 28 Dec 2024 Edinburgh bounce back against Glasgow in bittersweet win while Stormers and Benetton prevail There were wins for Edinburgh, the Stormers and Benetton over Glasgow Warriors, the Sharks and Zebre Parma in Saturday afternoon's URC games. United Rugby Championship
Dylan Coetzee 27 Dec 2024 URC team news: Siya Kolisi captains Sharks in Coastal Derby against Stormers while 100 up for Edinburgh man in 1872 Cup Team news for Round Nine of the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship
Louis Chapman Coombe 21 Dec 2024 Manic finish to Italian derby as Benetton benefit from Zebre error after controversial try almost decides dramatic clash Benetton downed Zebre in dramatic fashion in the Italian derby. United Rugby Championship
David Skippers 20 Dec 2024 URC teams: Jordie Barrett swaps position again for Leinster while Duhan van der Merwe hits 100 for Edinburgh in 1872 Cup clash The teams have been announced for the eighth round of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship season. United Rugby Championship
Simon Thomas 18 Dec 2024 ‘More than half our revenue comes from South Africa’ – URC boss hails ‘game changers’ Martin Anayi hails the addition and impact of the South African teams in Europe. United Rugby Championship
Simon Thomas 18 Dec 2024 Relief for the ‘big guys’ as URC turns focus on ‘class of travel’ after viral outrage Good news for the big men! United Rugby Championship
Simon Thomas 18 Dec 2024 URC chief addresses Premiership merger talks giving ‘due credence’ URC Chief Martin Anayi says that it would make 'sense' to collaborate more with Premiership Rugby United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 17 Dec 2024 United Rugby Championship: Round Eight match officials, kick-off times and TV coverage The match officials for the upcoming United Rugby Championship games have been confirmed, with the action kicking off on Friday, December 20. United Rugby Championship
James While 16 Dec 2024 Champions Cup Team of the Week: ‘Genius’ Antoine Dupont links up with ‘peerless’ Springbok while gem that England let ‘slip through the net’ rewarded Check out who made our Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week. Champions Cup
Adam Kyriacou 15 Dec 2024 Benetton v Bath: Five takeaways as South African ‘leaves imprint’ on fixture as Johann van Graan’s men now in ‘win or bust’ territory Following a 22-21 victory for Benetton over Bath in their Investec Champions Cup clash, here's our five takeaways from Sunday's game at Stadio Monigo. Champions Cup
David Skippers 13 Dec 2024 Champions Cup teams: Wales great set for second Saracens debut as Sharks rest Springboks stars Get the team news for Round Two of the Champions Cup, which kicks off this weekend with 12 games on the schedule including Bulls v Northampton. Champions Cup
Dylan Coetzee 07 Dec 2024 Springboks-laden Sharks avoid Exeter slip after three late yellows while Clermont manhandle Benetton A round up of the first two Champions Cup games this season. Champions Cup
Louis Chapman Coombe 07 Dec 2024 Bath coach provides injury update on England international Ben Spencer following late withdrawal Ben Spencer was withdrawn just hours before Bath's Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle last night. Bath
Adam Kyriacou 06 Dec 2024 Champions Cup teams: Jordie Barrett set for Leinster bow as Ireland and England stars return for blockbuster opening round Get all the team news for Round One of the Champions Cup, which kicks off this weekend with 12 games on the schedule including Bristol v Leinster. Champions Cup
