Lions

Log positions key as the URC returns to action

Securing the best possible positions on the log will be the main driving force when the United Rugby Championship returns to action this weekend as the pressure mounts with only five rounds remaining before...

Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby

Former club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...

Jordie Barrett commits to New Zealand Rugby beyond Rugby World Cup, confirms sabbatical

Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a new deal that will see him...

Munster Travelling Squad Named For South Africa Trip

A 30-player travelling squad has departed for South Africa ahead of the URC games against Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria this Saturday and the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday week. Munster players...

Hugo Keenan not available for selection

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 14 match against Emirates Lions in Emirates Airline Park (KO: 2pm Irish time,...

Where To Watch BKT URC Round 14

After some European action, the URC is back in full swing this weekend for round 14. Here is where you can watch each fixture.    FRIDAY, APRIL 19  Ulster v Cardiff Rugby Kingspan Stadium,...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Thirteen Review

Division One – Toshiba the brave A missed conversion in the 86th minute by flyhalf Bryn Gatland has left Kobelco Kobe Steelers’ playoffs hopes hanging by a thread, while confirming Toshiba...

Peter O'Mahony Signs New Contract With Munster

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony has signed a new one-year contract with the province.   To date, the Cork Constitution man has made 291...

Japan League One Review

Division One – Dented Steelers All Black Ardie Savea’s hopes of finishing his sabbatical with a Japan Rugby League One title took a major blow after Kobelco Kobe Steelers dropped out of the...

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