United Rugby Championship

Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka retires at 36 after a remarkable career featuring two Springbok caps and over a decade at Loftus.

Joe Schmidt joins Ulster Rugby as Coach Development Advisor, supporting coaching pathways across academy, schools, clubs and province.

Joe Schmidt is set to join Ulster Rugby in a consultancy role focused on supporting age-grade coach development.

Henry Thomas extends his Scarlets contract for 2026-27, giving the Welsh region experience and depth at tight-head prop.

Leigh Halfpenny will remain with Cardiff Rugby on a full-time coaching basis after retiring from playing and continuing his transition into the next stage of his rugby career.

Harri Williams signs a new Ospreys deal after overcoming injury and making his first-team debut for the Welsh region.

Scarlets sign Crusaders and All Blacks-capped forward Cullen Grace ahead of the 2026-27 season to strengthen their pack.

Munster Rugby sign Australian utility back Will Harrison from Kintetsu Liners on a one-year deal to strengthen backline options.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen will leave his role at the end of the 2026/27 season, bringing an end to a 12-year tenure in charge of the province.

Munster prop Oli Jager has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby on medical advice

Leinster beat Vodacom Bulls 36-7 at Croke Park to retain the BKT URC title and claim their 10th league crown.

Leinster face the Bulls in the 2025/26 URC final at Croke Park as both sides look to secure the title in a repeat of last year’s showpiece.

Ospreys sign Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi ahead of the 2026/27 season, adding Super Rugby and Test experience.

Handre Pollard says Bulls never lost belief as they prepare to face Leinster in the URC Grand Final at Croke Park.

Ospreys have announced the signing of Australia international Liam Wright from Queensland Reds ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Scarlets sign Welsh-qualified full-back Isaac Murray-Macgregor from the Canterbury and Crusaders rugby pathway in New Zealand.

Cardiff's URC quarter-final exit marked the end of the domestic season for the four Welsh regions. TRU's Iestyn Rhys-Thomas reviews the campaign and examines what comes next.

Jacques Nienaber says he is unsure about his Leinster future amid media pressure, fan criticism and Champions Cup scrutiny.

Stormers out-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will miss the URC semi-final against Leinster after suffering an ankle injury.

Caelan Doris captains Leinster against the Lions as James Lowe returns for his 100th appearance in the URC quarter-final.