Adam Kyriacou 26 Oct 2025 Ireland snub sends message to Andy Farrell with ‘incredible’ hat-trick that delights coach Ulster head coach Richie Murphy labelled Rob Baloucoune's hat-trick showing in defeat to the Lions "incredible" as he reflected on the URC loss. Ulster
Colin Newboult 25 Oct 2025 Lions v Ulster: Five takeaways as Test omissions make ‘statement’ to Rassie Erasmus and Andy Farrell with Ireland speedster ‘back to his best’ Planet Rugby's five takeaways following the Lions' victory over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 24 Oct 2025 URC round five: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments Everything you need to know ahead of round five of the United Rugby Championship with an Irish and Welsh derby on Saturday. United Rugby Championship
Liam Heagney 20 Oct 2025 United Rugby Championship Team of the Week: Munster lead the way after Leinster upset but six other teams also represented After lighting up the new URC season with their splendid upsetting of Leinster in Dublin, Munster lead the way with five picks in our side. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 20 Oct 2025 Who’s hot and who’s not: Jack Crowley and ‘special talent’ impress as Leinster woes continue and ‘pressure mounts’ on Sharks Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
David Skippers 18 Oct 2025 Sharks player ratings: Springboks underwhelming as playmaker’s ‘mare’ proves costly in defeat to Ulster The Sharks' player ratings after their 34-26 loss to Ulster at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 18 Oct 2025 Sharks v Ulster: Five takeaways as Ireland snub leads slaying of Springboks-laden hosts Five takeaways as Ulster slayed a Springboks-laden Sharks outfit in Durban. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 16 Oct 2025 URC team news: How to watch Round Four, kick-off times and match officials Round Four of the United Rugby Championship gets underway on Friday with three matches before five take place on Saturday. Here's the team news. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 16 Oct 2025 13 Springboks start against Ulster as Sharks bolstered by Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth return for first home game John Plumtree has welcomed back the likes of Eben Etzebeth and Ox Nche for the Sharks' clash with Ulster. Sharks
David Skippers 13 Oct 2025 United Rugby Championship Team of the Week: Ulstermen aplenty after Bulls victory while Leinster also well represented Planet Rugby's United Rugby Championship Team of the Week following the Round Three action. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 13 Oct 2025 Who’s hot and who’s not: Marcus Smith and four-try star hailed while Newcastle Red Bulls and nilled trio struggle Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Adam Kyriacou 11 Oct 2025 Ulster v Bulls: Five takeaways as Ireland quartet ‘catch the eye’ while Springboks ‘out of sorts’ in streak-ending loss Following a 28-7 victory for Ulster over the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship, here's our five takeaways from the meeting at Affidea Stadium. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 09 Oct 2025 URC team news: How to watch Round Three, kick-off times and match officials We bring you the team news, how to watch and much more ahead of Round Three of the United Rugby Championship season. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 02 Oct 2025 URC team news: How to watch Round Two, kick-off times and match officials The United Rugby Championship season continues with three matches on Friday, four on Saturday and one on Sunday. Here's the team news and more. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 25 Sep 2025 URC team news: How to watch Round One, kick-off times and match officials The new United Rugby Championship season kicks off on Friday with three games before a further five take place on Saturday. Here's the key info. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 22 Sep 2025 Why the URC has adopted a controversial World Rugby law trial ahead of the new season The 20-minute red card has been greenlit for the 2025/26 season. United Rugby Championship
Lawrence Nolan 04 Jun 2025 Ireland squad: Winners and losers as Paul O’Connell backs ‘real leader with a strong personality’ to lead a Leinster-dominated selection Here are Planet Rugby’s winners and losers following Wednesday's announcement of the Ireland tour squad by interim boss Paul O'Connell. Ireland
Lawrence Nolan 04 Jun 2025 Bulls and Munster dominate 2024/25 URC Elite XV with ‘massive engine’ South African also winning Next-Gen award for ‘supremely powerful’ impact The Bulls and Munster have secured the most picks – three each – on a 2024/25 United Rugby Championship Elite XV consisting of players from nine clubs. United Rugby Championship
Lawrence Nolan 02 Jun 2025 Ulster explain why ‘quality’ Springboks hopeful and ‘effective’ Wallabies regular became ‘marquee signings’ for 2025/26 Richie Murphy has shed light on why Ulster have recruited recent Springboks call-up Juarno Augustus and Wallabies prop Angus Bell for next season. United Rugby Championship
Jack Tunney 26 May 2025 Ex-Ireland duo address the underlying issue threatening to dismantle Irish rugby It can be argued that Irish rugby has now gone beyond its peak, and is currently stumbling down what could easily become a dangerous downhill. Ireland
Jared Wright 22 May 2025 ‘They won’t want to break him’ – Waratahs boss addresses Angus Bell’s injury concerns ahead of Ulster stint Angus Bell will join Ulster following the conclusion of the international season. Waratahs
Jared Wright 21 May 2025 2025/26 URC: Five takeaways including Springboks fixture clash, Leinster’s incredibly ‘tough start’ and Judgement Day’s binning Our five takeaways from the 2025/26 fixture list. United Rugby Championship
Lawrence Nolan 21 May 2025 Ulster explain the early departure of New Zealand fly-half after just one season Aidan Morgan has finished up at Ulster just a single season into his two-year deal with the United Rugby Championship club. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 21 May 2025 Full 2025/26 United Rugby Championship fixture list confirmed as Stormers v Leinster kick-off the new season The full 2025/26 URC season. United Rugby Championship
Colin Newboult 21 May 2025 Wallabies star copies All Blacks trend by making Irish switch with Springboks hopeful as Pete Samu returns to Australia There is good and bad news for the Waratahs on the contract front as a couple of Wallabies stars decide their future. Australia
Jared Wright 19 May 2025 URC Team of the Week: Eben Etzebeth rubbishes injury concerns while Irish livewire steers Munster to clutch victory Our URC Team of the Week from Round 18. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 19 May 2025 Who’s hot and who’s not: ‘Red-hot’ Ardie Savea, B&I Lions snubs, Springboks calls and turmoil in Wales Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Jared Wright 16 May 2025 Edinburgh v Ulster: Five takeaways as B&I Lions snub Darcy Graham dazzles while Richie Murphy’s men ‘epically implode’ Our five takeaways from Edinburgh's 47-17 victory over Ulster. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 16 May 2025 URC teams: Leinster include 7 B&I Lions as Sione Tuipulotu returns for Glasgow and Eben Etzebeth recovers Check out all the teams for the final round of the regular URC season. United Rugby Championship
Adam Kyriacou 15 May 2025 URC teams: Munster duo to reach landmarks in Benetton clash while Scotland duo return for Edinburgh on make or break night A massive night in the Race to Eight kicks off the final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season as three games take place on Friday. United Rugby Championship
