United Rugby Championship

Gregor Hiddleston extends Glasgow contract

Gregor Hiddleston has signed a new Glasgow Warriors contract until 2028, giving the club a major boost for the future.
25 March 2026

Alex Mann signs new long-term Cardiff deal

Alex Mann has signed a new long-term Cardiff Rugby contract after an impressive season with Cardiff and Wales in the Six Nations.
25 March 2026

Jack Carty to retire at end of season

Connacht fly-half Jack Carty will retire at the end of the season after 231 appearances, 1,260 points and 11 Ireland caps.
24 March 2026

Conor Ryan signs new Munster contract until 2028

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have secured Conor Ryan on a new two-year deal, keeping the emerging second-row at the province until 2028.
20 March 2026

Welsh clubs aim to feed off promising Six Nations campaign as URC clicks back into gear

Following an encouraging Six Nations, Wales’ regions return to the URC hoping to build momentum and push for strong finishes.
19 March 2026

Forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to leave Ulster at end of season

Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy will leave at the end of the 2025/26 season after reaching a mutual agreement for family reasons.
18 March 2026

Jack Dempsey to leave Glasgow for Japan

Scotland number eight Jack Dempsey will leave Glasgow Warriors for Japan, raising doubts over his future international availability.
16 March 2026

Angus O'Brien signs new Dragons contract

Dragons RFC co-captain Angus O’Brien signs a new multi-year contract after reaching 120 appearances for his home club.
11 March 2026

Niall Scannell to retire at end of season

Munster hooker Niall Scannell has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season
10 March 2026

Marnus van der Merwe signs two-year Munster deal

Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe to join Munster Rugby on two-year contract from 2026/27 season
20 February 2026

Ben Donnell to leave Cardiff for Ulster move

Cardiff Rugby confirm Ben Donnell will join Ulster at end of 2025–26 season.
4 February 2026

Ulster confirm signing of Matthew Devine

Ulster Rugby confirm Connacht scrum-half Matthew Devine will join on a one-year deal.
3 February 2026

Glasgow Warriors beat Munster 31–22 at Scotstoun

Munster earn bonus point but fall 31–22 to URC leaders Glasgow Warriors.
31 January 2026

Scarlets fight back to draw 20-20 with Benetton

Scarlets recover from deficit to earn a fog-hit 20-20 draw away to Benetton.
31 January 2026

Connacht extend contracts of three homegrown players

Connacht confirm contract extensions for three academy graduates.
29 January 2026

Barron extends Munster stay until 2028

Munster hooker Diarmuid Barron extends contract until 2028.
29 January 2026

"All of us have been left in the dark" - WRU have taken the easy decision with help of Y11

TRU’s Iestyn Rhys-Thomas heard from supporters of the Ospreys after a difficult week for the club.
29 January 2026

Will Connors signs Connacht move from Leinster

Ireland flanker Will Connors will join Connacht from Leinster on a two-year deal.
28 January 2026

Jeremy Loughman extends Munster stay until 2028

Munster and Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman signs a new two-year deal until 2028.
28 January 2026

John Hodnett signs new two-year Munster contract

Munster back-row John Hodnett signs a new two-year contract through to 2028.
21 January 2026