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
David Skippers 27 Jan 2025 URC Team of the Week: Jordie Barrett and RG Snyman star for Leinster while ‘teenage speedster’ catches the eye Planet Rugby's United Rugby Championship Team of the Week following the Round 10 action. 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 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. Bath
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
David Skippers 02 Jan 2025 ‘It can end people’s careers’ – Ospreys coach’s candid assessment on croc-roll against Cardiff Ospreys boss Mark Jones conceded that the croc-roll from his team's lock James Fender on Cardiff back-row Dan Thomas in Wednesday's URC derby is the type of challenge which can end people's careers. Ospreys
Colin Newboult 02 Jan 2025 ‘Officials have no empathy for the game’ – Wales greats at odds over ‘nasty’ croc roll from Six Nations prospect as Cardiff star ‘lucky’ to avoid serious injury There has been a big debate over the red card given to the Ospreys' James Fender after their New Year's Day derby against Cardiff. Wales
Louis Chapman Coombe 01 Jan 2025 Cardiff v Ospreys: Five takeaways as Wales hopefuls ‘burn bright’ in gritty Test ‘audition’ culminating in a stalemate Our key takeaways from a tense draw at Cardiff Arms Park. United Rugby Championship
Louis Chapman Coombe 01 Jan 2025 Dewi Lake out! Four potential Wales captains for the Six Nations including ‘genuine world-class talent’ Planet Rugby assesses the runners and riders for Wales captain with Dewi Lake likely out of the championship. Wales
Adam Kyriacou 31 Dec 2024 URC team news: Wales internationals return for New Year’s Day derby clashes There's two games set to take place in the United Rugby Championship on New Year's Day as Cardiff play host to Ospreys while Scarlets face Dragons. 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
Colin Newboult 23 Dec 2024 URC Team of the Week: Jordie Barrett ‘mightily impressive’ on second start while Ox Nche on the receiving end of ‘scrummaging masterclass’ The URC Team of the Week following seven more thrilling games. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 23 Dec 2024 Who’s hot and who’s not: Box office Bristol Bears, Tom Farrell saves Munster while injuries hit England and Springboks star Our weekly round-up of news in rugby union. Who's hot and who's not
Dylan Coetzee 21 Dec 2024 Leinster survive Connacht scare in Inter-Pro battle while Ospreys steal it from Scarlets with the clock in the red Leinster claimed a 20-12 win against Connacht in Dublin while Scarlets were robbed by the Ospreys who won 23-22. 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
Jared Wright 17 Dec 2024 Toby Booth’s departure pushed forward by 7 months as Ospreys issue a brief statement Toby Booth leaves his role ahead of schedule. Ospreys
David Skippers 02 Dec 2024 URC Team of the Week: Siya Kolisi and strong Springboks contingent lead the way Planet Rugby's United Rugby Championship Team of the Week for Round Seven. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 30 Nov 2024 Edinburgh beat Benetton in 12-try URC epic while Munster and Zebre Parma edge Lions and Ospreys There were wins for Edinburgh, Munster and Zebre Parma over Benetton, the Lions and Ospreys in Saturday's late United Rugby Championship games. Home page
David Skippers 29 Nov 2024 Springboks aplenty in Bulls side for Connacht clash, Scotland stars in action for champions and Edinburgh The teams have been announced for the seventh round of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship season. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 28 Oct 2024 Who’s hot and who’s not: Welsh ‘hat-trick’, All Blacks positives and England 17 while injuries hit Springboks and ‘concerning times’ for Premiership trio Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Oct 2024 WATCH: Duhan van der Merwe cops bizarre penalty following ‘push’ on South African referee Is this the strangest penalty you've seen? United Rugby Championship
David Skippers 27 Oct 2024 URC Team of the Week: Sharks’ Springboks contingent show their class as ‘outstanding Welshman’ also catches the eye Planet Rugby's United Rugby Championship Team of the Week following the Round Six action. United Rugby Championship
Simon Thomas 27 Oct 2024 URC wrap: Wales celebrates ‘best return’ since 2021 as ‘incredible player’ shines, Leinster lead the way while Sione Tuipulotu savours win in ‘boiling’ Stellenbosch United Rugby Championship specialist Simon Thomas brings you all the key reaction, his game of the weekend, star player and much more. United Rugby Championship
Planet Rugby 26 Oct 2024 Springboks shine as Sharks ease past Munster while Ospreys claim just second win of season The Sharks ran in five tries as they claimed a 41-24 victory over Munster while the Ospreys beat Edinburgh 22-13 in the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 25 Oct 2024 Robbie Henshaw starts for Leinster in top-of-the-table URC clash while Wales star returns and Craig Casey back for Munster’s trip to Siya Kolisi’s Sharks Round Six of the URC gets underway on Friday night with two games before six take place on Saturday including Leinster against the Lions in Dublin. United Rugby Championship
