2022/23 EPCR tournament formats and qualifiers confirmed

Following the landmark announcement of the inclusion of the leading South African clubs in its tournaments, EPCR is pleased to confirm the formats and qualifiers for next season’s expanded Heineken...

Looking ahead to the URC quarters

Ulster vs Munster:  The quarters will open with an Irish derby as Munster look to pick up what has been a somewhat sterile season for them as they travel to Kingspan Stadium to take on Ulster.    Munster...

Ulster & Munster's Road To The URC Play-Offs

Ahead of their clash in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals, we take a look at Ulster & Munster's route to the knockouts.   SEASON SNAPSHOT   But for the distraction of Champions...

Stormers & Edinburgh's Road To The URC Play-Offs

Ahead of their clash in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals, we take a look at either side's route to the knockouts.       ROAD TO THE PLAY-OFFS: DHL STORMERS (2ND)   SEASON...

Where are they now? The Leinster team that won the Province's first Champions Cup Title

Leinster face off against La Rochelle this weekend, with the Irish Province searching for a record-equalling fifth Champions Cup title.   With Leo Cullen's men looking to add a fifth...

Jack McGrath Confirmed As One Of Five Departees From Ulster

Ulster Rugby have paid tribute to the five Senior Men’s players leaving at the end of this season.       There is over 250 Ulster caps worth of experience...

Connacht v Zebre Parma | Extended Highlights | Round 18 | URC 2021/22

URC Match Officials - Round 18

The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 18 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   Eoghan Cross will take the whistle this weekend...

Edinburgh announce player departures

James Johnstone (centre), Ramiro Moyano (wing), Nathan Chamberlain (stand-off) and Sam Grahamslaw (prop) all move on, joining Ben Toolis, Magnus Bradbury and George Taylor (retired), whose departures have...

Connacht Rugby confirm departing players

Connacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season.   As previously announced, Ultan Dillane, Sammy Arnold, Abraham Papali’i and Tietie...