Leinster Rugby

Joe Schmidt Could Be Offered European Return With Head Coaching Role

Joe Schmidt has been linked with numerous roles in European rugby over the last few months. At one point he was thought to be in the running to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU high performance director,...

JJ Hanrahan kicks Connacht to narrow win over Hollywoodbets Sharks

Fly-half JJ Hanrahan's second-half penalty edged Connacht to a 13-12 Vodacom United Rugby Championship victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban. After away losses against Munster, Leinster, Ospreys...

Returning Ireland stars help Leinster go top with big win over Scarlets

Leinster's international-laden team moved to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship after beating a young Scarlets side 54-5 at the RDS. Sam Prendergast marked his first home start with an early...

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Scarlets welcome back Johnny Williams for Dublin trip

Wales international Johnny Williams returns to the Scarlets side for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round five match with Leinster in Dublin (19:35; S4C). Williams has overcome a hamstring...

Three more years for Dillyn Leyds!

The South African winger, capable of also playing at full-back or at midfield - and even scoring -, recently extended his commitment with the Club for three more seasons! Arriving in the 2020 off-season,...

Trio To Sign For Munster

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signing of Oli Jager from the Crusaders with the tighthead prop signing a contract until the summer of 2027. Hooker Eoghan Clarke is rejoining Munster...

Disciplinary Decision - Taine Basham

The Disciplinary process related to Taine Basham's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Leinster on Sunday, November 12 has resulted in a four game suspension. After an act...

Sharks look to turn URC fortunes around at home

The Sharks are back in Durban this week with the sole aim to get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign back on track, while the other three South African franchises are nearing the end of their...

Tight Contests Across URC Impress Title-Winning Coach

It’s been a tale of tight affairs and close contests in the BKT URC so far this season. In the first four rounds, there have been no fewer than 18 matches where the margin between the sides was...